G-net, a Gifu-based nonprofit organization, has recently been drawing the spotlight for its long-standing internship program that allows university students to get work experience at local small and medium-size companies that in a few cases has led to full-time employment.
The organization, founded in 2001, matches students and the local companies, which treat the interns as new regular employees and allow them to take on assignments and even set sales goals.
Aya Takayama, 21, a Nagoya City University student, became interested in the internship program "to get real-life experience before I start job hunting."