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M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently introduced its online store, which carries more than 10,000 parts, accessories and supplies that will be available 24/7, according to the company.

Graphtec America, Santa Ana, Calif., recently released its Graphtec Garment Element Matched (GEM) System, which includes a full line of branded supplies tailored for rhinestone apparel decoration, according to the company.

TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced Mark Monteleone and Harold Dunn, Image Works (Florida), as the winners of its Wildcard Advantage promotion and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament.

EnMart, Traverse City, Mich., in association with Sawgrass Technologies, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., recently debuted the Ricoh GX e3300N printer, a low-cost, high-performance addition to the sublimation marketplace, according to the company.

Be sure to arrange your trip to ISS Atlantic City to visit the multitude of exhibitors, as well as attend the revamped conference program, which features several new hands-on sessions.

ISS Atlantic City attendees can learn how adding a printer/cutter can significantly grow their businesses by opening doors to new opportunities by attending a free seminar sponsored by Imprintables Warehouse, according to the company.

Graphics One LLC, Burbank, Calif., recently launched a new Web site, inkjetfilmpositive.com.

The latest catalog from BITO, Oceanside, N.Y., features the company

AnaJet Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., has extended the hours for its technical support service, which will now be available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

SGIA, Fairfax, Va., recently announced it is backing the G7 calibration method that enables screen printers and wide-format inkjet printers to produce a similar visual appearance across multiple printing technologies and substrates.

BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., recently announced that it has become a full-line supplier of the complete Anvil collection and will carry all of the styles, colors and sizes the brand offers.

TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, recently announced plans for new facilities in mid-Georgia and Atlanta to further expand service in the Southeast.

Agion Technologies, Wakefield, Mass., and Cyberknit, a manufacturer of performance fabrics for the sports, fitness and tactical markets, recently announced a partnership develop a shirt that will incorporate dual odor-elimination capabilities, according to the company.

Performance Screen Supply, Manalapan, N.J., has launched BuyARip.com, a Web site dedicated to helping users choose and buy equipment and supplies for creating film positives for a screen printing operation.

Be sure to plan your trip to ISS Orlando, to be held Feb. 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center for three days of exciting product introductions, an unparalleled educational experience and important networking opportunities.

Aftershock, Los Angeles, introduces the new PanelFRAME, an earth-friendlier concept in mesh-to-frame installment and reinstallment.

S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently launched its new Web site, which includes an updated design and other improved features.

AnaJet Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., recently launched its AnaBRIGHT 220mL Ink XL cartridges, which will complement the company's current 110 mL cartridges.

Gildan Activewear, St. Michael, Barbados, recently announced the launch of its "I Support..." program, an initiative aimed at supporting charities across the country.

Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, now offers same-day shipping on one-color Easy Prints screen printed transfers that are ordered by 11 a.m. EST, according to the company.

BOSTON, Mass. /Advertising Industry Newswire/ — Intern Bridge, the nation’s leading college recruiting research and consulting firm, began releasing data today from its national internship survey completed by over 25,000 students from 250 universities. In the 2010 Internship Salary Report, the firm details the business case for offering paid internships based on this firsthand data.

The report shows that the number of students involved in internships is expected to increase by 4 percent this year, a sign that employers nationwide are turning to experiential education to save money on labor costs. The report also shows that the number of paid opportunities is set to drop by 8 percent in addition to a wage decline of 4 percent, bringing the national average intern wage to $12.38 an hour. However, unpaid and low-paid experiences do not typically translate into results for employers.

The report details that offering as little as one dollar extra per hour could have a direct impact on the student’s future career path and acceptance of a job offer. For example, students who were paid an average of $13.80 strongly agreed they would consider working for their internship employer full-time, where students who earned $11.39 strongly disagreed.

“This is impressive data. We are finally able to directly connect internship program success with the amount of money paid to students,” says Intern Bridge Founder, Richard Bottner. “Unpaid internships have been the status quo for too long, especially when in many cases it actually works against the employers. It’s a practice that needs additional attention. Employers simply do not realize the negative impact unpaid internships have on their business, the economy, and students.”

The report also details that 77 percent of students need to work second jobs when working an unpaid internship experience, with only 35 percent of the total student population able to receive any sort of financial support from their parents. This leaves less time available for interns to focus on working for their employers, or requires students to miss out on important academic activities.

“Part of the problem is that some companies believe that students seek internships to get rich. The data does not support that,” Bottner adds. In fact, the top 8 reasons student pursue internships have to do with building their network and learning about an industry – nothing to do with money. Further, 7 out of 10 students would accept less pay in exchange for greater work experience.

More information about the “2010 Internship Salary Report” can be found online at: www.internbridge.com/workshops/interncomp.htm .

About Intern Bridge:
Intern Bridge was founded by Richard Bottner in 2005 while he was a student at Babson College. Intern Bridge is now the nation’s leading college recruiting consulting firm which serves to assist employers in building meaningful and effective internship programs. Bottner recently published “Total Internship Management: The Employer’s Guide To Building The Ultimate Internship Program.”

More information: www.internbridge.com .

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