Why Sponsor BHCC Interns?
- Interns bring a multicultural and international
perspective to your business, which is critical
in a modern workforce.
- Interns are a cost-effective way to secure
a staff of talented and motivated
temporary workers.
- Interns bring a fresh perspective to your
organization, including the knowledge of
the latest industry trends.
- Interns can help your company meet seasonal
or fluctuating employment needs.
- Interns reduce recruitment and training costs.
A national study reports that more than 20
percent of recent hires came from employers’
own internship programs.
- Partnering with BHCC gives your company a
recruiting edge for full-time employees.
- Sponsoring an intern is a first step to further
collaboration with the BHCC community
including faculty, Service Learning,
Career Services and Workforce Development.
About BHCC Students
Bunker Hill Community College is the largest
community college in Massachusetts. The College
enrolls more than 8,300 students on two campuses
and at five satellite locations each semester. More
than 1,700 students take classes online. BHCC is
one of the most diverse institutions of higher
education in the Commonwealth. Six in ten
students are people of color and more than half of
BHCC’s students are women. The College also
enrolls more than 600 international students who
come from more than 95 countries and speak more
than 75 different languages.
What’s in it for the students?
- The opportunity to apply their knowledge
and skills in the working world.
- Learning from established professionals
in their field of interest.
- Networking and building confidence in a
professional environment prior to graduation.
Planning Considerations