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If I do an internship or externship, will the company hire me full-time?
If you do a good job for the company and there is a related, appropriate opening, your chance of being hired is better than those of external candidates. Research shows the majority of employers make full-time hires from candidates who have worked for their organizations as interns, co-op students, summer or part-time employees.
Previous knowledge of a candidate makes their hiring relatively risk-free because they have had the opportunity to become acquainted with the candidate, observe work habits and abilities, and get a sense of how the candidate "fits" with their organization.
Something to consider carefully: don't make your selection of an internship or externship solely on the chance that it may turn into full-time employment. Your goal is to get the best experience possible to help move your career forward. That may or may not be with an organization able to offer you full-time employment at the end of your program.
What is a site supervisor?
A site supervisor is a person who works at the organization where you are doing your internship or externship who is responsible for you as an intern. Your site supervisor will help determine what your responsibilities will be, supervise you when you are at your program, and provide the support you may need as you develop new skills or need assistance problem solving.
Additionally your site supervisor will be responsible for evaluating your work. You will find that your site supervisor will become one of your important professional contacts when you need a recommendation or seek to expand your network.
Who can advise me about internships and externships?
You can contact the LWPI career services center and speak with a career services liaison. Because there are so many questions to consider as you begin to think about internships and externships, we strongly encourage you to speak with the people most knowledgeable about them.
If you plan to do an internship or externship, consider beginning the conversation with someone who is both knowledgeable and who already knows you - perhaps your instructor, another faculty member or a career counselor.
Submit your internship application or click here to enroll.
Enrollment
The Wedding Planning Institute does its best to make the enrollment process as simple as possible. LWPI offers four (4) distinct educational options for students: online, at local Colleges & Universities, seminars and self-study, please review the enrollment process, based on your interest or needs.
Certification
Students who wish to enroll in LWPI's Certification can enroll online here or call to speak directly with a career counselor for your area call 877-597-8166. The admissions office is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm PST.
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