OGL Oil and Gas Extraction 101

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Training Engineering Interns
to Be Productive Members of
Your Company
Internships have long been seen as a way for companies to get cheap labor. Unfortunately,
this abuse of the system has been called out many times and it’s starting to scare away new
recruits that have a lot of potential. Engineering and manufacturing firms of all sizes need to
look for ways to establish a healthy company culture and a team that meshes well together,
and the best way to achieve this level of cooperation is to introduce engineering interns to your
team and have them learn as they meld with the team.
So here are a couple of tips on how to train an engineering intern to be productive member of
your company from the very first day.
Develop a strong internship program
A strong internship program will help attract talented individuals from across the country.
From offering accommodation such as dorms to giving them employee-like benefits, a strong
internship program is a must if you want to attract the best of the best.
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