cartus’ 2023 internship and co-op program pulse survey report

Organizations interested in building their talent pipeline continue to rely on internship and co-op programs to attract and develop new talent. We conducted the 2023 Internship and Co-op Program Pulse Survey to explore the current state of internship programs, including where and when companies are running them, and the typical benefits and support offered to candidates.

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Key Findings

• In terms of the specific return on investment gained from these programs, talent management remains the top benefit for corporations (it was also the number one benefit cited in our 2022 survey).
• The majority of respondents (69%) initiate 100 or fewer interns annually, with an additional 17% indicating they move between 101- 250.
• The most common benefits for those leading a U.S. domestic internship program include offering a salary and providing housing, lump sum, and travel en route.
• Despite 90% of respondents agreeing today’s generation of interns and college graduates would benefit from an introduction to business etiquette or working environment expectations, only 41% currently offer such training. Adding this topic to a program can add value for both the intern and the organization.

read the full 2023 internship program pulse survey report here.