Internships
Why choose an internship with Georgia Farm Bureau?
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Having an internship with Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) not only allows students the opportunity to gain experience but also make connections in the professional field in their career path.
GFB’s internship program strives to be an extension of the classroom where you can take the concepts and theories learned in college and apply them to real work settings. The skills and knowledge you learn here will go with you wherever you choose to start your career. You will be provided with a mentor and be supervised by a professional with education and expertise in the department that you are working. You will be provided with resources and equipment by Georgia Farm Bureau that will support your learning objectives and goals. The mentors and supervisors will provide routine feedback to guide you through your internship.
What are the benefits of an internship?
Due to a lack of work experience, students and new graduates often find it difficult to get hired into an organization. Often, they find themselves in jobs with little responsibility or opportunity to advance. Students looking for their first career opportunity are often looking for ways to show prospective employers what they can do using their education and knowledge from the classroom. Internships can provide several benefits such as:
- Learn necessary skills employers are looking for
- Develop a professional network and make industry connections
- Gain experience in their major
- Understand the relationship between classroom knowledge and workplace practice
- Increase opportunities for employment after graduation
- Build their resume and demonstrate they have hands on experience
What internships does Georgia Farm Bureau offer?
“I’m grateful that Georgia Farm Bureau has allowed me the opportunity to blend together my love for agriculture and marketing and its given me the chance to see first-hand how the skills I am learning in the classroom can make a real impact in the workplace.”
Chloe Paulk, PR Intern, Mercer University Student