Tech Interns Can Help Companies Grow

Aug 2, 2020 | News, Newsletter

Dan Bowerman
Ohio Development Services Agency

 

 

The Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship program places highly motivated college students at early-stage technology companies or companies with a technological need. The Ohio Development Services Agency operates the initiative through the Ohio Third Frontier.

Companies that select and hire interns will be reimbursed for two-thirds of intern wages, up to $10,000. Companies can hire up to three interns. The application period for companies is from Aug. 11 to Sept. 8, 2020.

Students can apply from Aug. 25 to Sept. 22. The internship period is Fall 2020/Winter 2021.

For more information, click here.

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