Tech writing internships
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Argues for paid internships with concrete budgeting: $15/hr for 40 hours/week over three months ≈ $7,200, cheaper than a contractor but high impact. Gives metrics: an intern produces 53 articles in two months, 25 for a high‑use product. Describes a build: an intern with no prior experience implements HTML and CSS callouts for Zendesk that improve customer findability. Recommends planning duration, onboarding, project lists, and a final project that captures measurable outcomes.
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