My Introduction

Problem We Are Solving

• 21.5% of college students in US do an internship, which would mean 4.17 million students were
interns in 2022.
• The average internship lasts for 18.3 weeks (128.1 days), which is around 1,038 working hours.
• More than two in three interns (66.4%) secure a full-time job after their internship and will have a
$15,000 higher salary than those who did not do an internship. Less than 25% of students secure internships.
• 31% of interns will do multiple internships before entering full-time work, and women are three times
more likely to do multiple internships than men.
• The average hourly pay for an intern ranges from $16.56 to $20.76, which is up to 40.9% less than Leads to graduates unprepared for the workforce.
the average median salary in the U.S.
• Two in five (40%) internships in the U.S. are unpaid, meaning there will be up to 1.66 million unpaid
Universities face difficulty sourcing enough quality
interns in America in 2023.
internships and supporting students
• A paid internship is 32% more likely to lead to a full-time job offer than an unpaid internship.
• The average age of interns is 17 years old and most (67.15%) interns are white.
The gap hurts both student outcomes and university reputation.
Hicounselor's Solution
 Benefits of Remote Internships for Students.

Benefits for Students

Expanded Opportunities:
• Access to internships regardless of location, overcoming geographic barriers.
• Opens doors to companies that wouldn't traditionally recruit on campus.
• Students with disabilities or caregiving responsibilities gain greater access.
Develops in-Demand Skills:
Benefits for Universities
• Remote collaboration, virtual communication, and self-management become
Attracts Top Students:
essential.
• Positions the university as forward-thinking and responsive to student needs.
• Exposure to diverse work styles and problem-solving in a team.
• Appeals to highly motivated students seeking flexibility and innovation.
• Tech fluency increases through using online tools and platforms.
Enhances Employer Partnerships:
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance:
• Broadens the pool of potential companies to partner with, no longer location-bound.
• Ability to fit internships around coursework or other commitments.
• Companies may be more willing to try interns if the logistics are simplified.
• Potential for reduced commuting time and costs.
Prepares Workforce-Ready Graduates:
• Can be more inclusive for students needing adaptable schedules.
• Students with remote work experience are better suited to the modern work landscape.
• Global Perspective & Network:
• This translates to higher employability rates, boosting the university's reputation.
• Chance to work with people from different backgrounds and time zones.
Potential Cost Savings:
• Builds cross-cultural communication skills highly valued by employers.
• May reduce the need for physical space dedicated to internship programs.
• Expands professional network beyond their immediate geographic area.
• Can streamline some administrative tasks due to the online nature of the proce
 Pricing:
Direct Costs for Universities(If not subscribed to HiCounselor When Subscribed to HiCounselor
Plan) :
Staffing: Transparency: Our pricing is straightforward - $500 per
⚬ Career Advisor Salaries
⚬ Administrative Support successful student internship placement.
Software & Technology:
⚬ Job boards or applicant tracking systems
⚬ Communication platforms for student-employer interaction
Marketing & Outreach
⚬ Advertising placements to attract companies
Potential Volume Discounts: We offer discounts for
⚬ Printed materials or event costs if hosting career fairs
universities with larger cohorts, encouraging broader
Indirect Costs
Opportunity Cost: Staff time on internships means less time for:
participation.
⚬ Building high-value employer partnerships
⚬ Personalized student advising
⚬ Strategic initiatives to enhance career readiness overall
Bad Placements:
Value Over Cost: HiCounselor delivers quality companies,
⚬ Wasted staff hours finding replacements
⚬ Potential damage to reputation with employers personalized matching, mentorship, and administrative relief
⚬ Negative impact on student experience
Staff Burnout and Turnover:
⚬ The emotional toll of constant problem-solving and rejection
⚬ Cost of recruiting and training new staff if retention is low
 Why Universities Should Choose HiCounselor

Big Picture Focus: This isn't a transactional service. It's about positioning your
university as a leader in preparing tomorrow's workforce.

Data is Your Friend: Universities using HiCounselor see, high increase in graduate
employment rates within the first year.

• Outcomes Aligned with Success: When your students succeed in

Long-Term Impact: Satisfied alumni are more likely to give back, send their own
securing fulfilling jobs, it directly enhances your university's
reputation and key metrics. children to your school, and serve as ambassadors for your University

• Boosting Employability: HiCounselor helps you bridge the skills Call to Action with Confidence: HiCounselor is ready to be the catalyst for these
gap. results. Let's discuss how to make this happen!

• Attracting Top Students: Prospective students and their families

increasingly prioritize practical career preparation and strong
placement rates.

• Satisfied Alumni = Future Support: Universities with successful

alumni networks reap the benefits of increased donations and
long-term engagement.
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