Can any student benefit from an internship? Many students believe that an intern’s responsibilities are getting coffee and doing other mundane errands. Not these internships. These internships come with a Learning Agreement to ensure that the student gains valuable knowledge about a potential career and the workforce. It looks great on your resume, too!
Who is eligible? Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate, technical or high school educational program, be between the ages of 16-24, have two references (one employer, one teacher/counselor) and maintain a GPA of 75% for the academic year or better. They must also live inOntario, Seneca, Wayne or Yates county either part or full-time. Additionally, the ideal candidates will have had at least some previous work experience and access to reliable transportation (pref. own car & license).
Where are the internships? Participating employers are located within the four county region; Ontario, Seneca, Wayne or Yates.
What do they pay? At least minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) is paid by the employer.
How long is an internship? Minimum 120 hours; about 20 hours/wk. for 6 weeks, although they do not have to be consecutive weeks. This schedule is very flexible.
Will these internships count for course credit? We partner with secondary and post secondary schools so that internships can sometimes count for class credit if course rules apply. If you desire a college credit-bearing internship, departmental approval must be obtained prior to the start of an internship and in coordination with semester dates.
What is the Learning Agreement? The Learning Agreement is a document that outlines the goals for the intern, so that he or she gains valuable knowledge about a potential career and the workforce while interning.
How do I apply? You can state your interest by going to the contact page or you can print out the full Application and send it to us via email, fax, or mail. A resume is also appreciated!
What happens after I fill out the online application? After you've turned in the application (via e-mail, fax, or snail-mail), theInternship Coordinator will process applications, screen, reference and match applicants with employer and program needs. The participating employer will then interview and make all the final hiring decisions.
