Rajiv Khanna
Independent Researcher
Delhi, India
Abstract
Undergraduate career readiness is an emerging area of academic research as higher education responds to the dynamic needs of the modern workforce. This study investigates the effect of internships on enhancing employability among undergraduate students. Employing a mixed-methods approach involving quantitative statistical modeling and simulation research, the study measures how conventional internships, virtual internships, cooperative (co-op) education activities, and the absence of internship experiences relate to overall career readiness. The simulation applies real-world parameters, creating a model that establishes the relationship between internship participation and quantifiable employability factors.
The findings indicate that formal internship experiences significantly enhance employability scores relative to non-participating students. Further discussion includes the diverse types of internships, their role in developing skills, and recommendations for academic institutions in an effort to optimize undergraduate programs for greater career achievement.
Keywords
Internships; Employability; Undergraduate; Career Readiness; Simulation Research; Quantitative Analysis
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