Internship | KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India

Internship

Internship is a best practice for students to apply theoretical technical knowledge into the real and practical world. It helps students to get industry exposure, to learn the industry environment, latest technologies used in the industries. It also helps them to improve their professional communication and ethics. Internship gives an opportunity to get hired for the job in industry. Also it can develop a leadership and teamwork quality among students.

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Online International Internship

Objectives

To expose Technical students to the industrial environment, which cannot be simulated in the classroom and hence creating competent professionals for the industry.
To provide possible opportunities to learn, understand and sharpen the real time technical / managerial skills required at the job.
Exposure to the current technological developments relevant to the subject area of training.
Experience gained from the 'Industrial Internship' in the classroom will be used in classroom discussions.
Create conditions conducive to quest for knowledge and its applicability on the job.
Promote academic, professional and/or personal development.
Expose the students to future employers.
Understand the social, economic and administrative considerations that influence the working environment of industrial organizations.
Understand the psychology of the workers and their habits, attitudes and approach to problem solving

Why are Internships Important?

Benefits to the Industry

Availability of ready to contribute candidates for employment.
Year round source of highly motivated pre-professionals.
Students bring new perspectives to problem solving.
Visibility of the organization is increased on campus.
Quality candidate's availability for temporary or seasonal positions and projects.
Freedom for industrial staff to pursue more creative projects.
Availability of flexible, cost-effective work force not requiring a long-term employer commitment.
Proven, cost-effective way to recruit and evaluate potential employees.
Enhancement of employer's image in the community by contributing to the educational enterprise.

Benefits to Students

An opportunity to get hired by the Industry/ organization.
Practical experience in an organizational setting.
Excellent opportunity to see how the theoretical aspects learned in classes are integrated into the practical world. On-floor experience provides much more professional experience which is often worth more than classroom teaching.
Helps them decide if the industry and the profession is the best career option to pursue.
Opportunity to learn new skills and supplement knowledge.
Opportunity to practice communication and teamwork skills.
Opportunity to learn strategies like time management, multi-tasking etc in an industrial setup.
Opportunity to meet new people and learn networking skills.
Makes a valuable addition to their resume.
Enhances their candidacy for higher education.
Creating networks and social circles and developing relationships with industry people.
Provides opportunity to evaluate the organization before committing to a full time position.