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CTOnews.com, May 14, summer internship is one of the traditions of Silicon Valley in the United States, lasting about 3 months. But as layoffs continue to spread at large US technology companies this year, the vast majority of technology companies have recently said they want to reduce the number of interns this summer.

Google, Meta, Nvidia and other companies have said they will recruit fewer interns this summer than in previous years, according to Fortune magazine. Among them, Google was so proud of its intern program that it even co-produced a comedy film "Intern" about interns with Hollywood, but laid off about 12000 employees in January. Meta also withdrew its one-year internship program in the UK in January. Nvidia says it only recruited about 600 interns this summer, compared with more than 1500 last year.

The downsizing of interns by these companies has not only affected their channels to train new people and increase diversity, but also made many college students feel disappointed and worried. Some university career service centers say the process will be more difficult and stressful than ever if students want to find internships at big technology companies. Even if they get an internship, students worry that with more layoffs, their opportunities will be cancelled. For those graduates who have been offered a formal job offer, they also face the risk that the entry date will be postponed.

Still, not all technology companies are cutting back on intern programs. Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Intel did not disclose the number of interns enrolled this summer, but did not say they would reduce it. Uber and Salesforce said that the number of interns enrolled this summer will be the same as last year. These companies emphasize that they remain committed to providing interns with real, meaningful and interesting work experiences and to help them build self-confidence and networking.

But CTOnews.com notes that as the epidemic abates and offices reopen, there is good news for interns this summer: they can go back to work. This means that they can enjoy a variety of benefits and activities offered by technology companies, such as free restaurants, laundry services, game rooms, and so on. Of course, they can also choose a flexible mixed work mode, work from home or participate in online activities.

For many interns, a summer in Silicon Valley is an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to show off their talents. If they perform well, they may get a formal job offer from the company. In the past, 60% of summer interns accepted full-time jobs at the company after graduation, according to Intel. However, as demand for hiring from technology companies falls, so does that possibility. Last year, Google canceled job offers for thousands of temporary and contract workers.

In short, this year's Silicon Valley summer intern program is mixed, with both the expectation of returning to the office and the pressure to lay off staff. For those college students who want to develop in the technology industry, they need to be more hard-working and flexible in order to stand out in a highly competitive environment.

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