Internships students with valuable hands-on experience, feedback, and other benefits. These opportunities can result in students staying in Pennsylvania after graduation, boosting their career opportunities, and strengthening the workforce.
To support the expansion of internships in Pennsylvania, the PA Chamber Foundation is launching a community of practice for employers and higher education institutions focused on increasing the supply of internships for students. The community will meet quarterly in 2025. To join the community of practice, click here. Employers can also consult the resources in the Best Practices Center
The PA Chamber Foundation is also launching the Top Pennsylvania Employers for Intern Award program which will recognize Pennsylvania employers who provide high-quality internships to students. The award program will be aligned with National Intern Day which is Thursday, July 31, 2025. Employers will be able to access the application form in January 2025.
Click here link to join the community of practice on internship development and management.
Best Practice Center for Developing PA’s Workforce Through Internships
Helpful Resources for Internships:
Best Practices for Internship Programs
7 Steps to Creating an Internship Program
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Virtual Internship, Harvard Business School
Launching a Company Internship Program? Consider these 15 Tips.
Building Better Internships from the Strada Foundation
Paid Internships: How to Build Digital Talent With Earn and Learn Training: A Toolkit for Small and Medium-Sized Employers
Creating an Internship Program: A Guide from Indeed
Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act