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April 19, 2026Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

Exploring the role of mentor support in internship skill development and employability: a PLS-SEM approach

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SWShalini Wadhwa

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Examines how mentor support enhances skill development and perceived employability among interns, suggesting impactful mentorship.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the influence of mentor support on professional skill development and perceived employability during internships.
  • Surveyed 120 MBA students using a seven-point Likert scale questionnaire.
  • Measured variables included mentor support, professional skills, professional growth, and perceived employability.
  • Analyzed data with structural equation modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS 4.0.
  • Mentor support positively impacts perceived employability both directly and indirectly.
  • Professional skills and professional growth mediate the relationship between mentor support and perceived employability.
  • The study confirms the significance of mentorship in enhancing intern readiness for the job market.

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Shalini Wadhwa (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e473ff010ef96374d8fbffhttps://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-12-2025-1107
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