Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

An area university is encouraging businesses to transition from in-person to remote internships this summer and fall. Officials have some key tips on how to make it a smooth and productive transition.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 4:00 p.m. July 8, 2020
Courtesy. Ben Hyland, coordinator of internships and career readiness for USF Sarasota-Manatee, says his No. 1 message to employers is to keep the interns.
Courtesy. Ben Hyland, coordinator of internships and career readiness for USF Sarasota-Manatee, says his No. 1 message to employers is to keep the interns.
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In an attempt to stem the damage from the coronavirus, area employers have made layoffs, placed workers on furloughs and cut salaries.

 

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