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Internships are a great opportunity for a company to get temporary workers while giving those workers some experience in a certain industry or field. For some companies, these interns are important to the day-to-day operations of the company, so it’s important to celebrate them on National intern Day.

In this article, we will go over what National Intern Day is, how to celebrate it, and why it’s important to celebrate and recognize your interns.

Key Takeaways:

• National Intern Day is on the last Thursday in July and will fall on July 27, 2023, this year.

• Buying interns breakfast or lunch, throwing a party, or allowing them to leave work early are great ways to celebrate them if your company has a budget.

• A great way to show your appreciation for all their work is to offer career advancement opportunities or even offer them a full-time position.

What Is National Intern Day?

National Intern Day was launched in 2017 by WayUp as a way for employers to show appreciation and thank their interns for the work that they do. National Intern Day is the last Thursday in July and will fall on July 27, 2023, this year.

The holiday has brought attention to all of the challenges faced by the entry-level. It has inspired new investments and changes in internship programs all over.

How to Celebrate National Intern Day

Interns can often be overlooked because they are not full-time employees of the company. Celebrating them will show that you appreciate all of their hard work. Here are 11 ways to celebrate National Intern Day to thank them for everything they do:

1. Buy them breakfast or lunch. Almost everyone loves free food, especially at work. Buying breakfast or lunch is a great way to show your appreciation. It’s also a great way for everyone to get together and mingle during the work day. Be sure to talk to your interns about their food preferences before doing this.

2. Give them thank you notes. Saying thank you is important to show your appreciation. Giving them thank-you notes can be just as important as anything else. Have team members, managers, and senior members make and sign cards for the interns.

   This is a small thing to show your recognition and appreciation. You can even do this more often than just on National Intern Day.

3. Throw a party. For the party, bring in cookies, cake, chips, and snacks. The party will be a great time for everyone to take a break and get to know each other more. Sometimes interns may be intimidated to talk to senior employees, so this will be a time for everyone to talk in a relaxed environment.

4. Give out goody bags or company swag. Give them presents with company swag or other essential items that they may need for their career. The gifts will vary depending on how much your company has to spend. Little things like this will have your interns remembering your company for a long time.

5. Offer career advancement opportunities. Interns will often be looking for opportunities to learn new things to help advance their careers. National Intern Day is a great opportunity to provide that for them. Offer training workshops or seminars to your interns.

   You can also have resume writing workshops or have senior members of the team give them advice. You can also provide opportunities for them to have mock interviews. All of these things will help them improve their skills and advance in their careers.

6. Let them leave early or come in late. Who doesn’t love to leave work early or have the morning off before coming to work? Giving them this opportunity on National Intern Day is a small gesture to show your appreciation. Another thing you can offer them on this day is to dress casually as well.

7. Take them to off-site activities. Taking them to do something off-site is a great way for them to have fun without the pressure of being at the office. You can either just bring the interns or bring the entire office. Some off-site activities include:

   • Taking them laser tagging

   • Outdoor outing at a nearby park

   • After-work karaoke

   • Taking them to a baseball game

   • Taking them out to lunch

8. Bring in a photographer. A great way to show your appreciation to the interns in your office is to bring in a professional photographer so they can get professional headshots done. Headshots can be expensive, and it may not be something your interns can afford, especially if they are college students.

9. Feature them in your newsletter. Featuring each of your interns in your company newsletter or on the website can be great for them. They will be getting recognition for their work, and they could potentially get a job offer once the internship is over.

10. Hold an award ceremony. Having an award ceremony is a great way to celebrate if your company does not have enough money to do something big for them. Having an award ceremony will also show your interns that you acknowledge and appreciate their hard work.

11. Offer them a full-time job. One last way to show your appreciation for all the work that they do is to offer them a full-time position with the company. Not all companies will be able to offer this, but if you have the ability to do it, it will be great for the intern and you as the employer.

    Hiring interns at your company will save your company the expense of the recruitment process. It’s also beneficial because the intern already knows the company, employees, and procedures.

Why Is It Important to Celebrate Interns?

It’s important to celebrate interns because they do a lot of the day-to-day tasks that help run a company. They do these smaller tasks to take some of the burdens off of the full-time employees. They are also gaining experience in a certain field or industry.

Celebrating your interns shows that you recognize and appreciate their hard work. Doing this will also help improve your company culture, which can make more potential candidates interested in your internship programs.

How to Celebrate National Intern Day Virtually

If you are a virtual company that has interns, you can still celebrate them on National Intern Day. Here are some activities that you can do virtually.

1. Themed zoom calls. Sometimes a regular zoom call can seem too much like a meeting, so adding a theme can make it fun. Themes could include company colors, 1990s themes, or costume parties. It’s also a great way for them to celebrate even if they are not all together.

2. Coffee chats. Having virtual coffee chats with each intern is a great way to get to know them. It can also be a great way for them to get to know other staff members as well. One-on-one meetings are great opportunities for interns to ask any questions and to learn something new.

3. Intern spotlights. Use your company website and social media to give your interns spotlights. You should post each intern individually and include any accomplishments and fun facts about them. This is a great way to show your appreciation while showing them off.

4. Virtual escape room. Escape rooms are a great way to have a team bond, and it’s a great team-building exercise. Virtual escape rooms are just like a typical escape room where you have to solve puzzles and complete tasks to get out.

5. Celebration kits. This will be very similar to giving them goody bags, but you are mailing the kits. You will want to include company wag, balloons, and candy. You will want to mail it so the kits reach them on National Intern Day.

6. Wisdom wall. Ask all of your employees to share the best advice for the interns. This will be great for interns to look back on whenever they need it. You can also have employees post something about the interns that they like and appreciate to really show their gratitude.

National Intern Day FAQ

1. When is National Intern Day?

   National Intern Day is on the final Thursday of July every year. National Intern Day will take place on July 27, 2023.

2. How do you thank an intern?

   You should thank an intern with a letter or note. Your letter or note should be as specific as possible about what you are thanking them for. You can either handwrite your note or type it up. Be sure to personalize it to each intern you are giving it to.

3. Why should you celebrate National Intern Day?

   Your company should celebrate National Intern Day to recognize and show your appreciation to your interns. Interns can be important to the everyday tasks at a company. This helps higher-level employees focus on their work which can keep the company successful. Celebrating interns shows how valuable they are.

4. How do you make interns feel welcomed?

   You can make interns feel welcomed by smiling and saying hello, talking to interns about their education, and making them feel as if they are a part of the team. Other ways to make them feel welcomed can include having one-on-one meetings to answer any questions and taking them out to lunch.

Final Thoughts

Interns can be an important part of any team. Celebrating them is a great way to make them feel welcomed and like they belong. National Intern Day is a great opportunity to celebrate any interns you have on your team.

References

1. National Intern Day – National Intern Day

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Taylor Berman

Taylor is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania. Taylor got into writing because she enjoys writing articles that help people and loves creating stories that inspire. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations with an interest in communications media from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.