• Provides an available source of temporary employees during critical periods
• Provides employers the opportunity to select from students who have become familiar with industry practices through Academy programs
• Gives employers an opportunity to recruit for future employee pool
• Allows employers an opportunity to retain local talent within the area
• Employer receives intelligent, interested, skilled, diverse socio-economic interns at a minimal hourly wage ($7 - $12 an hour)
• Students are highly motivated to perform above expectation because in addition to receiving compensation for their work, they are also receiving a class grade for their participation. As a result of this, educators serve as a second line of supervision to make sure the experience is a positive one for all parties involved

Expectations of the Employer

• The employer will provide a working environment for students that is similar to that which is offered to new hires
• To the degree necessary, the employer will provide training to student intern so that they are able to perform tasks and responsibilities to expectation
• Employers are expected to treat student interns as they would a new hire
• Employers are expected to submit a minimum of two work evaluations to the Academy of Finance director so that students can be graded on their work performance
• Employers will offer an hourly wage for interns between $7 – 12 per hour