Internship Agreement
An internship provides students and recent graduates with valuable insights into the job market while allowing them to gain practical experience in a professional environment. To ensure clarity and mutual understanding, it is essential for the employer, the intern, and the educational institution to formalize their relationship through an internship agreement. This agreement involves the following three parties:
In addition, an internship plan should be established, outlining the learning objectives that the intern is expected to achieve by the end of the internship. While this plan may be incorporated into the agreement, it is sometimes referenced separately, as the agreement primarily addresses the terms and conditions of the internship rather than the specific educational goals. The requirements for the internship plan can vary depending on the course of study.
The internship agreement typically includes the following details:
The duration of the internship
The intern’s weekly hours and workdays
The number of vacation days
The type and amount of compensation provided to the intern
Whether the intern is eligible for reimbursement of expenses and travel costs
The identity of the workplace supervisor
The identity of the supervisor from the educational institution
The schedule and criteria for evaluating the intern’s performance
Provisions regarding liability, confidentiality, and insurance
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