Category Archives: EARN Indiana
Our Work Expanding to High School Internships
Indiana INTERNnet, the stateâs leading work-based learning matching marketplace, was established in 2001. It was designed to connect Hoosier college students and employers at a time when many postsecondary graduates were leaving Indiana to start their careers. The goal? Stem the âbrain drainâ as more college students learned about and completed internships with Hoosier companies.
Fast forward 20 years. Over 11,000 students have secured internships via IndianaINTERN.net. Â But the robust economy that grew for more than a decade â before COVID-19 pushed the pause button â revealed that keeping college graduates in Indiana wasnât enough for employersâ insatiable demand for talent. Some are looking for students in earlier stages of their education to take on internships.
While a lot of high school students work while in school, theyâre behind fast food counters, babysitting or folding clothes in a department store. Though I learned the importance of a strong work ethic …
One Thing My Internship Has Taught Me
Recently, a fellow public relations student that I follow on Twitter posed the question: Whatâs something youâve learned at your summer internship so far? It was an opportunity to spark discussion among everyone in his following about the benefits of being an intern, and I found it intriguing. Iâve been with Indiana INTERNnet for just over a month now, but it feels (in the best way) like Iâve been a part of the team for a long time. In the last month, Iâve learned several things, and I continue to learn every day, but whittling all my experiences down into one lesson seemed difficult. Then it dawned on me â speak up.
I could tell you a handful of things that are highly specific to my internship and my industry, but the best advice I can give that is applicable to interns in any field is to not be …
New Web Site Features Provide Convenience and Encourage Connections
There is much more to the updated IndianaINTERN.net (IIN) than meets the eye! Along with a fresh new look, weâve added multiple features to the site to enhance the experience for students, employers and educators. These additions make it easier for students and employers to connect.
New features include:
In-Site Messaging
This new feature allows employers to conveniently message students without ever leaving the site. IINâs in-site messaging also makes it easy for employers to recruit applicants. Registered employers can search for interns by keyword, school, major, location and more. After finding students who fulfill the internshipâs needs, employers can send those students a message inviting them to apply.
For example, an employer with a marketing internship in Indianapolis could search for students on the web site who are marketing majors and live in Marion County. Then, theyâre able to view the studentsâ profiles and resumes, and send more information …
EARN Indiana, Earn Mutual Benefits for Employers and Students
Indiana INTERNnet (IIN) and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) are continuing to advocate the importance of internships through the Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program.
EARN Indiana is a mutually-beneficial program for employers and students. Eligible students benefit from a wide variety of positions offering competitive pay and valuable experience. These internships can be used to explore career interests, develop transferable skills, apply academic coursework to the professional world, examine career interests and earn college credit.
Employers with an approved internship can be reimbursed for up to 50% of an eligible internâs wages. Interns can bring a fresh take to the organization and assist with backburner projects. There is also the opportunity for talent acquisition (promoting to full-time positions) and recruitment of other students.
âWe have been very impressed with the (EARN Indiana) program, the interns we connect with and the skills they bring to our department,â …
One, Two, Three. Is EARN Indiana for me?
In 2013, Indiana INTERNnet (IIN) began partnering with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to facilitate its Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program. EARN Indiana reimburses employers with an approved internship up to 50 percent of each eligible internâs wage.
EARN Indiana doesnât just benefit employers. The program provides eligible students with a wide variety of positions offering competitive pay and valuable experience. These internships can be used to explore career interests, develop transferable skills, apply academic coursework to the professional world, examine career interests and even earn college credit.
â[EARN Indiana] opens up so many positions that will be able to pay you competitively all while gaining tremendous needed experience,â said Johnny Slivka, HR Marketing Intern for Milliner & Associates and EARN Indiana-eligible student.
In order to be eligible for an EARN Indiana internship, a student must:
Be an Indiana resident Not have a bachelorâs degree prior …