Internship Program
The Iowa Student Internship Program links college students from Iowa schools to internship opportunities in small and medium sized firms in the biosciences, advanced manufacturing and information technology industries with the goal of transitioning the interns to full-time employment in the state upon graduation.
Interns in the program will experience a unique partnership of academia, industry and government all working together to link young Iowans to the state's unlimited career opportunities and help Iowa companies to recruit their future workforce.
Eligibility
The program is available to Iowa based companies that meet all three of the following criteria:
- Fewer than 500 employees, with a significant portion employed within the state of Iowa.
- Engaged in one of the targeted industries of biosciences, advanced manufacturing or information technology.
- Offer internships to students of Iowa community colleges, private colleges, or institutions of higher learning under the control of the state board of regents.
An eligible student must be within two years of graduation and enrolled at one of Iowa's community colleges, private colleges, or regent institutions.
Applications for Semester Internships will be accepted from July 1, 2008, - November 1, 2008.
Applications for Summer Internships will be accepted from December 1, 2008, - May 1, 2009.
2008 Internship Job Descriptions
Publications & Reports
To Learn More:
Phone: 515.281.7306
E-mail: innovation@iowalifechanging.com
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