Even in a normal year, April is a busy time for recruiters and talent professionals. One of the many items on their lists is preparation for annual summer internship programs.
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens such programs in many workplaces, according to Kevin Davis, founder and chairman of First Workings, a Manhattan-based non-profit that connects underrepresented and underserved students to paid internships. Small employers aren’t likely to take on college interns in the current climate, Davis told HR Dive in an interview, and programs at larger companies are also likely to see adjustments.
