Startups Tap a New Talent Pool: Pandemic-Weary College Students
With campuses locked down, internships have extended into the academic year.
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To many college students, the prospect of a year of school during a pandemic—with virtual classes, restricted movements and no parties—is a huge bummer. Some Silicon Valley startups, hungry for young talent, see it as an opportunity.
Over the past few months, several companies have presented an alternative to school: a remote internship, aimed specifically at young people looking for alternatives to a dismal school year.