Your organization can connect with early talent through the summer internship stipend program. The Summer Internship Stipend is a transformative award that affords students the opportunity to develop career confidence and pursue their passion. Organizations interested in hosting one or more summer interns at their organization should connect with the Center for Career Readiness, November through March.

“Working with CCR has been very seamless for us. Their staff proactively reached out to us and prospective interns to ensure good matches for our opportunities as well as to enable the students to take advantage of these opportunities.” – Paul Thompson, Parker Meggitt

“Having summer interns has enabled Candlelighters to be more professional and comprehensive in our programing. This is reflected in the engagement and interactions of both our volunteers and our clients. We are very grateful for the students who have come to us with open minds, open hearts and a desire to contribute.” – Beverley Tidwell, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

“The summer internship has helped us greatly with our workload by providing extra support for a variety of tasks. Our intern has been extremely professional, punctual, and an overall joy to have on the team. Hearing firsthand that this opportunity has greatly benefited her, it has shown us the importance of connecting with local students to provide an avenue for them to gain real world experience.” – Human Resources, Easterseals Blake Foundation

Whether you’ve never hosted an intern or want to assess your practices, this guide will get you started on developing an internship, hiring Wildcats, and maximizing the experience for both the intern and your organization.

A well-crafted Internship job description makes expectations clear and often draws a larger applicant pool. Once you have perfected your job description, you will only need to update it periodically, unless the position substantively changes.

Organizations seeking to build, sustain or expand their internship programs can recruit top candidates among the large, diverse and multi-disciplinary student body at the University of Arizona. The team at the Center for Career Readiness can provide insights into student preferences and tailor a strategy to help you meet your recruiting goals.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “if you are using your internship program as a recruiting tool, your goal should be to convert at least 50% of your eligible interns to full-time hires. If your conversion rate falls below that, you may want to examine your program to determine how to improve that rate.” To learn more, complete our contact form, or email us at employer@arizona.edu.