Structured, sustained educational experience in a workplace under the supervision of an employer. Students apply collegiate-level academic, technical, and professional skills.
Time Required
Minimum Time: 12-16 weeks. One college semester or summer break.
10–20 hours/week (school year)
30–40 hours/week (summer)
Experience Expectations
Apply classroom knowledge.
Learn skills and knowledge that are transferable to other employment settings.
Defined beginning and end mutually agreed upon and consistent with guidelines and schedules.
Clear pre-determined responsibilities.
Clear learning objectives/goals.
Supervision by a professional with relevant expertise and educational and/or professional experience.
The Value
College internships positively position employers in the community, build a long-term talent pipeline, and enhance employee engagement and productivity. Students are more likely to matriculate to the employer for employment after graduation.
Hancock County Internship Programs
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Post on OhioMeansJobs
Post intern positions, and search for employers hosting interns, on OhioMeansJobs’ board.
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Ohio Export Internship
Helps small and medium-sized businesses who want to improve their export initiatives. Trained, full-time interns focus on export development for 12 weeks in the summer, and employers are reimbursed 50% of intern wages.
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Ohio Technology Internship
Chance for employers to get diverse young talent to work on any number of interesting projects. Employers reimbursed two-thirds of the intern's wages up to $7,500. Employers can be a technology company or simply a company with a technological need.
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Career Service Contacts
Employers can reach out directly to career service divisions at Ohio’s public and private institutions of higher education to post internship openings and/or learn more about required internship paperwork.
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Ohio College Internship Dashboard
Supports employers in establishing internship programs that are inclusive of college students with disabilities.
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Importance of Internships
The National Association of Colleges and Employers shares the importance of internships for students and employers.
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Handshake
Numerous colleges and universities across Ohio (and the nation) use Handshake to share internships and job openings with their students. Ensure your business is present in Handshake by creating a free profile.