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The article explores the ways by which employers in the U.S. are converting interns into full-time hires. It relates that employers that were successful in recruiting full-time hires have targeted schools where they have achieved success. The strategies utilized by ConAgra Foods in hiring interns are outlined. It discusses the benefits of offering housing assistance and providing meaningful work assignments to interns.

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rules affecting international students and unpaid internships. The DOL will investigate unpaid internship programs that have been in place for many decades. The requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a law that prevents exploitation of workers by U.S. employers, are cited. It is emphasized that the students should obtain proper authorization to work to be covered by FLSA rules.

Focuses on the efforts of cities and states in the U.S. to keep the college-educated workforce in their areas. Information on brain drain; Importance of attracting and retaining a college-educated work force to the economic growth of cities or states; Advantage of internship programs in attracting the college-educated work force. INSET: Interns on the Internet.

The article presents an update on the work of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) related to legislative and ethical topics of concern to colleges and employers in the U.S. It outlines the input provided by NACE regarding the regulations proposed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to implement the Pathways Program. It relates the steps taken by NACE concerning the issue of unpaid internships.