Topic for discussion: Why is the intern program good for Nicole Miller?

Answer: It provides a fresh flow of talent the company does not have to pay for in hard dollars. Frankly, the stars are perfectly aligned for this to work.

First, one of the most famous designs schools is just a block away from Nicole Miller headquarters.

Second, Nicole herself attended the Rhode Island School of Design which wants to send her interns.

Third, The Nicole Miller brand is now respected and young women want to wear the clothes.

And fourth, there are more design students who need and want an internship program than Nicole Miller can accommodate. No wonder it this works and no wonder Nicole Miller doesn't have to pay the interns!

You can design an intern program that works for you. Many companies pay interns in cold hard cash while other programs award academic credits for the work done. In some industries there is no precedent for interns but that doesn't mean you can't make it happen.

What do you think? Have you tried an intern program? Why not? What school around you might be open to providing interns?