For-Credit Internships Can--and Should--Be Paid.

The article discusses the issue of unpaid internships and argues that they place a financial burden on students and perpetuate inequity in the workforce. The author emphasizes the importance of paying interns and eliminating the requirement for students to enroll in unpaid internships for credit. They also highlight the negative effects of unpaid internships on students' career outcomes, particularly for underrepresented and low-income students. The article concludes by urging employers to provide financial compensation to all interns and create a more inclusive future. [Extracted from the article]