Your role as internship coordinator
“The link between training and practice.”
As an internship coordinator, you guide students through an important step in their learning pathway: the practical experience. You maintain contact with internship companies, arrange the right match and support students during their route. This makes you an important link between education and the job market and you have an impact on the opportunities and experiences of all students.
Inclusive education
“Internships accessible to all.”
Not every student steps into an internship site naturally. Students with support needs may experience barriers, such as a non-accessible work environment or unclear guidance. You ensure that these students also get a fair chance at an appropriate learning place. Through coordination, customization and good communication, you make inclusive education possible outside of school as well.
Career guidance and orientation
Internships are often the first real contact with professional practice. You help students to make that experience valuable: as a place to learn and as a stepping stone to employment. Through good supervision and cooperation with the professional field, you ensure that students gain insight into their qualities, learning points and possibilities. In this way, you contribute to career development that goes beyond an internship.
Student Wellbeing
“A safe internship is more learning fun.”
A pleasant and safe internship environment is important for the wellbeing of students. You play a role in identifying bottlenecks, discussing doubts or tensions and providing support where necessary. Especially for students who have more difficulties, you are a trusted contact and link between education and practice.
