“I’m interested in seeing a discussion around the current culture of internships, and the resources available to folks who cannot afford to work for low/no pay. Internships are a great way for folks to experience a certain industry or type of work, but I feel as though younger folks are being taken advantage of because they are in desperate need of additional work experience to land a job in this tough economy. I have seen many internship descriptions that include a lot of paper pushing and low/no pay while requiring long hours. This puts folks from not so privilege backgrounds at a disadvantage because they cannot afford to pay for the high cost of living while working for free. I know that there are a few programs out there that do help young people find internships, provide them with a reasonable stipend, and help with housing costs, but are these few programs enough? What needs to change to make sure that the young people who intern in and eventually commit to work in the nonprofit sector are as diverse as the people they are serving?”
Congrats, Hue! And even though the contest is over, I’d still love to hear your feedback on what I should be blogging about for the next three years.
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