Gotham Gazette published an op-ed by ICD's Manager of Workforce Readiness, Brent Gallenberger, on the crucial role that internships play both for career seekers and employers.
The piece, titled, “As New York’s Economy Recovers, There's a Crucial Role for Internships for People with Disabilities,” discusses how New York’s business and nonprofit communities can aid in the economic recovery of people with disabilities by seeking out job candidates and by providing internships.
In the piece, Mr. Gallenberger says,
"For people entering the job market for the first time or at a new level, internships are especially important...they give the intern a chance to gain relevant work experience and a credential that can be parlayed into a permanent position."
Mr. Gallenberger also shares the wide range of fields within the labor market that would benefit from interns, including real estate, human services, and care-providing industries. Additionally, he cites research showing that companies that are inclusive of people with disabilities are more financially successful.