Springboards to success — Many graduates find internships lead to entry-level positions. Western Montana InBusiness

May 2, 2008

Internships are perhaps the fastest way to get a full-time job - and to pay off college debt.

Just ask Dylan Flaherty, a University of Montana graduate student.

The computer science major has landed three paid internships with Boeing in Seattle, which have allowed him to gain on-the-job experience during the summer and earn more than $12,000 per internship.

His third and final internship begins this summer, and his employers tell him it will probably lead to a full-time position if he wants it.

Flaherty is thrilled, and said he wouldn't be in such a cushy position if it weren't for the help of UM's Internship Services http://www.umt.edu/internships/ .

Has your company taken advantage of the creativity and innovation available from the internship program at Montana's Universities?

By BETSY COHEN

Full Story: http://www.mtinbusiness.com/inbiz-0805/bus04.php

This is just one of the excellent stories in this month's Western Montana InBusiness on University Graduates and the outlook for jobs in Montana.

Other stories include:

Job prospects for UM graduates

UM office of Career Services offers guidance

Economic outlook: Stay in Montana

Value in hiring UM graduates

FVCC occupational program excels

Changing careers

You can read these, and other stories here:

Full Newsletter: http://www.mtinbusiness.com/inbiz-0805/