There are lots of open jobs in the United States right now, but it can be hard to break into a competitive field that will lead to a strong career path over time. Jobs requiring high-level skills and expertise require years of working at lower-level positions in order to get the credentials a person needs in order to advance, and possibly break out on their own to start their own business.
Internships are one way for workers to gain the skills they need to be competitive. However, internships can be controversial, depending on the policies of the company and what an intern will be doing while working there. Getting an internship and then doing nothing but fetching coffee isn’t a great way to build relevant skills!
