Internship periods are one of our most important practices with working life. During the internship, our students get to use what they have learned in practical work and show their own skills. The tasks included in the internship are agreed together so that they serve the employer’s needs and at the same time meet the requirements of the training and the student’s own goals. If your company has international operations, it is possible to get interns abroad as well or to utilize the skills of international students studying in Finland. Often, students also do their thesis for the same organization after their internship.
Recruit an intern and get:
- fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for learning in your organization
- the opportunity to get to know new industry experts and potential employees
- an idea of the student’s abilities and possibly a new employee who has already been introduced to the job
- the opportunity to highlight your organization and create a positive employer image
Duration and date:
It usually takes 3-5 months depending on the field. Internships can be offered all year round. The placement of the internship period in the studies depends on the field of study. In some fields, every year of study includes an internship, while in some fields there is only one internship period and it is mainly placed in the final phase of the studies.
What is required of the recruiter?
Work space and necessary equipment for the intern. The amount of work required for orientation and guidance. The student’s possible salary.
Training progress:
1. Define for which tasks you need an intern and which field of expertise fits the job description
2. Report the location: palvelut[at]karelia.fi
3. An intern is found and a contract is made
- employer, student and Karelia-amk
- a representative of the employer who guides the student in the internship is agreed upon
4. Monitoring the progress of training
- supervision discussion between the student, the employer’s representative and the supervisor
- the student takes care of communication with the supervising teacher
5. Evaluation
- is carried out in cooperation between the student, the workplace internship supervisor and the supervising teacher
6. Electronic working life feedback survey for the workplace representative