Temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, making it similar to an apprentice. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be high school students or post graduate adults seeking skills for a new career. Student internships provide opportunities for students to gain experience in their field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts, or gain school credit. Internships provide the employers with inexpensive or free labor for often low-level assignments, and with the prospect of interns returning to the company after completing their education.