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Internship and Apprenticeship: a comparative study
¹Vaishnavi Pramod Gulhane, ²Mr. Vrushabh Dahake
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Student of Bharatiya Mahavidyalaya Amravati
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Librarian, Bharatiya Mahavidyalaya Amravati
Abstract:
This study helps to understand the difference between internships and apprenticeship. As there are so
many queries regarding to this topic so, here is the brief report regarding to this. This study includes
definitions and real meaning of internship and apprenticeship, it’s types, steps to get an internship and
apprenticeship, and the industries where internship and apprenticeship provided.
Keywords: Intern, internships, on job training, apprenticeship.
Introduction:
The U.S. Department of Labour does not have official definition of Internship and Apprenticeship.
However generally speaking difference between them include length of time, structure, mentorship, pay etc.
Both Internship and Apprenticeship introduce to a workplace environment. An Internship is taken up for
resume building for students whereas an Apprenticeship is the learning of skills related to the trading and
business world for graduates and post graduates.
Many private sector companies provided various types of Internship to the students where they can
upgrade their knowledge along with studies and also tie up with the college’s but cannot pay for interns
work as it is unpaid. Apprenticeship program is only run by the government where apprentice gets paid for
their work.
What is Internship?
An internship is an opportunity to students who wants to learn something from a specific industries
to upgrade himself/herself. Students can often takes an internship as a part of their course curriculum to
finish their degree. It is short term course where students can learn about specific industries, roles or
companies along with their studies. Students who pursuing their college degree or who are straight out of the
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college can do it. It is not regulated by government but it can be regulated by private sector. It can be taken
up for resume building. No qualification were gain but helps to give work experience and sometimes it will
give full time work in the same company.
Types of Internship
For standard educational system there are three main types of internship.
1. Summer internship: Summer Internship usually for almost 8-12 weeks as it is a short term course which is
suitable for students to gain extra knowledge in summer holidays.
2. Paid and unpaid internship: Paid Internship is common in professional field such as medicine,
architecture, science, engineering, etc. Companies pay for this Internship and students can able to
upgrade their skills along with earning. Whereas unpaid internship is an Internship where students are
able to learn or upgrade their skills without getting paid.
3. Virtual internship: Another type of Internship which is very popular now-a-days is virtual internship, in
which intern works remotely and can able to attain from anywhere. It provides a capacity to gain a lots
of experience without the requirement of physically present in an office. It can be conduct by means of
an email, and web communication.
How to get an Internship?
Following are the steps to get an internship
1. Consider Qualification
2. Know Your Interest
3. Visit Job Site
4. Make a Resume
5. Apply For an Internship
Following industries where internship provided:
If you wants to up adds of an Internship offers, focus on Internships in
Wholesale trade
Arts and Entertainment
Information Services
Government
Non profitable and Retail.
Business operation
Marketing
Engineering
Sales and business development
Data analytics
Finance
IT development
Art and design etc.
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is training for a profession must under a mentor/ professional. Students in ITI/
diploma/ on field courses like electrician, mechanics etc. can apply for an apprenticeship. It is mostly paid
and it’s durability is between 1-2 years. It is regulated by government and hence they can certify for their
work. It is the learning of skills related to the trading and business work.
In apprenticeship qualification were gain and can gave full time work. It includes a structured training plan,
with a focus on mastering specific skills an employer needs to feel an occupation within their
organization. It include mentor who walks them through their entire process. It leads to an industry-
recognized credentials.
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How to get an Apprenticeship?
Step I : Complete high school diploma or general educational diploma.
Step II : Craft a resume.
Step III : Enroll in formal apprenticeship program.
Following industries where Apprenticeship provided:
Advance manufacturing
Construction
Cyber security
Education
Energy
Financial services
Healthcare
Hospitality etc.
Comparison chart:
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Conclusion:
By all counts and with proven results, it is no wonder that both the program is best at its level as both
boost the knowledge of students and helps to gain experience and their confidence.
Many private companies or government institute run this type of programs for the betterment of students
future. One must have to search for those programs and enroll it.
Reference:
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275338945_Review_of_Apprenticeships_Research_Update_1
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275339091_Review_of_Apprenticeships_Research_-
_Final_Report_An_updated_review
3. https://www.tmu.ac.in/blog/types-of-internships-to-consider-during-college
4. https://www.tmu.ac.in/blog/types-of-internships-to-consider-during-college
5. https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/how-to-get-an-internship/
6. https://www.canstockphoto.com/apprenticeship-mind-map-concept-for-93870850.html
7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343099441_A_STUDY_ON_IMPACT_OF_INTERNSHIP_O
N_REGULAR_STUDIES_OF_UNDERGRADUATE_STUDENTS
