Intern In Michigan aims for 25,000 interns in 5 years

Courtesy metromode - Job News  Wed, 04/29/2009 - 18:00

Between 50-60 percent of interns land a job with the company they interned at in Michigan. Those are hard numbers to ignore in a state with a pronounced brain drain and tough economy.

It's part of the reason why the Detroit Regional Chamber is launching its Intern In Michigan program.

The $2.4 million initiative (funded by the feds and the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan) is targeting universities, students, and local businesses to either take on more...

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