Another creative way of attracting IT graduates is offering an opportunity to gain experience, which is highly valuable for the future career prospects of the candidate. In effect, inviting students into your organization is like allowing them to test drive their potential career. The biggest positive is that both you and the candidate will learn whether the fit is right for you and them.
Let's look at the differences between the following three options:
Apprenticeship: A student joins a company and is actively trained to learn the skills required by a dedicated mentor; the focus is very much on actively learning on the job and intensive training is expected. Apprenticeships tend to be regulated in most countries, so you may need to enquire with your local authorities on how to comply with laws and regulations in relation to these contracts.
Intern: A current student from a local university or school joins your...