Feedback is important for students. This helps determine if objectives and goals were met. Feedback is also important to the instructor and supervisors to help improve programs for future years. Exit interviews would be something I can consider adding to my program next year. 

Supervisor roles are teaching, supporting, and managing. Clear guidlines for the supervisor should be provided by the education institution for student success. 

Internships should have a student contract. Weekly journals are beneficial to track progress and expectations. 

Internships should be 10-12 weeks long for students to get the maximum benefit. Supervisors should immerse the students in real world projects, not just the grunt work. Supervisors should be provided with guidelines for student success

Internships build career skills and give students an opportunity to explore careers. Students are exposed to the real world of their desired career. Internships also afford the student the opportunity for employment after school is completed. 

We evaluate our students to make sure they know where they need to focus and how to better their skills.

Supervising allows us to get feedback to help each student learn and also to stay accountable for their work/internship.

Students have the opportunity to record their progress.

Increase jobs skills and job opportunities as they may be offered a job upon completion. 

Internships help students understand real life applications of what they learned during classroom instruction. It allows them to see the real world setting and learn new skills, it also gives them the hands on experience.