Giving interns a career edge, UF expands its business partnerships in the Southeastern U.S.
Career competitiveness can’t always be fully cultivated in 120 credit hours – the time it takes most college students to complete their four-year undergraduate studies. That’s where internships come in.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (opens in new tab), 66% of employers tailor their hiring decisions around whether graduates have internship experience, and the University of Florida is making sure students get this advantage through the Beyond120 (opens in new tab) program. Now more than ever, students are staying ahead of the internship curve as UF expands the program’s scope throughout the Southeast – with more statewide business partnerships and valuable alumni connections.
“Growing our business partnerships in the greater Southeastern United States positions us to benefit all of UF, as we enhance our reputation as an institution that not only educates but actively connects our students in industries where they can thrive,” said Christina Mattern, Beyond120’s new partnership and employer engagement specialist, who has big goals for the program.
