Women and students of color are underrepresented in internship cohorts, but when they are provided internship opportunities, they are
more likely to receive full-time job offers. This supports the idea that internships can democratize access to first jobs post-college, particularly for historically marginalized groups.
In studies conducted by
NACE, 88% of employers indicated they have a diversity recruiting program, and 67% allocated more funds to recruit for diversity in 2020. However, only 41.4% of respondents to NACE’s 2022 Internship & Co-op Survey felt their recruiting was effective in achieving a diverse cohort of interns.
More than 3 out of 4 job seekers and employees (76%) report that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers, making it all the more important your DEI recruitment & retention strategy is effective. Our free resources can help.
