[cratermoon]

Should they? Isn't the point of intern programs to give young newcomers real world experience and exposure to the post-collegiate world? For people nearing graduation to network and learn about job opportunities?

Does everything have to be in the service of profits?

[unmole]

Why should a company expend resources on something that doesn't benefit it?

[cratermoon]

It sounds like you're absolutely certain a company gains no benefits whatsoever from hiring interns.

[unmole]

Internships are incredibly useful to companies as a hiring funnel.

You comment suggested that internships were supposed to benefit interns and that companies should offer them even if they don't benefit from them.