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Glossary of Terms

This glossary provides definitions for key terms used throughout GetMyInterns.

Internship​

A temporary position that provides students with practical experience in a professional setting.

Internship Provider​

An organization or individual offering internship opportunities to students.

Student​

A user who applies for and participates in internships through GetMyInterns.

School/District Administrator​

A user responsible for managing internship programs, approving users, and running reports within GetMyInterns.

Timesheet​

A digital record where students log their internship hours for approval.

Evaluation​

A formal assessment completed by an internship provider to review a student's performance during their internship.

Offer​

An official invitation from an internship provider to a student for an internship position.

Interview​

A scheduled meeting between a student and an internship provider to discuss potential internship placement.

Report​

A compiled set of data related to internships, students, providers, timesheets, payroll, or evaluations, available to administrators for program oversight.

Workflow Item​

A configurable step or action within the GetMyInterns system that helps automate or manage internship program processes (e.g., approvals, notifications).

Area of Study​

A category or field in which students focus their academic and internship pursuits (e.g., Engineering, Business, Healthcare).

Industry​

A sector or field of work associated with internships (e.g., Technology, Education, Healthcare).

Season​

A designated period for internships, typically aligned with school terms or calendar quarters (e.g., Summer 2025, Fall 2025).

Payroll Report​

A specific report that compiles timesheet data for payment processing or stipend calculations.

Pending Approval​

A status indicating that an action (such as timesheet submission, student account creation, or internship provider registration) is awaiting review and approval.