Program Overview, Fall 2017

2017 Fall Semester

Part-time paid internships
with leading entrepreneurial companies

 

The E-ternship Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to become members of high- potential entrepreneurial teams. At the same time, the program provides early stage-companies with student resources for cross-functional projects. Projects can range from market research to evaluation of new products/services/markets to business planning to support for the launch of a new venture.

Program Goals

  • Test the student’s interest and capability in an early-stage venture.
  • Gain first-hand exposure to an entrepreneur as they build their business, and prepare the student to make an informed career decision.
  • Apply the student’s coursework in a real-world environment.

Compensation

The internship is jointly funded by the participating entrepreneurial company and the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship. We require 165 hours of work by the student. The company pays $6/hour (up to a maximum of $1,000) and the Holmes Center matches an additional $6/hour.

Eligibility / Student Selection Criteria

Selection will be based upon demonstrated passion for entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and academic record. Students participating in the entrepreneurial programs and curriculum will receive preference. For this semester we are placing 6-8 students.

Application/Selection Schedule

Interested students can apply via The Edge job posting – E-ternship Program and GoldPASS/Non-Carlson students: please send resume, 1-2 page cover letter and copy of unofficial University transcripts to Michaela Dean at mjorr@umn.edu in a 3 page PDF file) by Tuesday, August 29th.

In the cover letter, please address: (1) how you will benefit from this opportunity, (2) what type of project you are most interested in, (3) what type of business or industry you are most interested in, and (4) your qualifications to be a successful candidate.

Students are selected: Friday, September 1st.
Mandatory E-ternship meeting: Wednesday, September 6th from 12 - 1 PM.
Top 5 student business preferences are due end of day Friday, September 8th.
Selections are finalized and students communicate with business by Tuesday, September 12th.

Selected student are committed to 10-15 hours per week during fall semester (September – mid-December).

Questions:

Michaela Dean: mjorr@umn.edu