The Intern Nebraska (InternNE) program connects college students and employers from across the state, providing a unique opportunity for them to co-invest in the future. Interns gain valuable business experience that will help them in future careers, while successful internships help businesses develop tomorrow’s leaders. Internships create lasting connections between students and the region; more than 50% of interns become full-time employees at their place of internship, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

InternNE Internship Grants

The program provides a 40% match, up to $3,500 per internship, for eligible businesses hiring eligible student interns (businesses in distressed areas may receive a 60% match up to $5,000). A business may apply for funding for up to 10 interns per year, with a maximum of five interns per company location, per year. Up to $1.5 million is available each fiscal year to support businesses in hiring interns. Funding is provided through reimbursements to businesses.

Eligible businesses are primarily in Manufacturing, Research & Development, Distribution, Transportation, Storage & Warehousing, Data Processing, Telecommunications, Insurance & Financial Services, Administration (Headquarters) and more. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in a postsecondary college or university with junior or senior status, or in their second year of a two-year program. Internships must pay minimum wage or more and range from 200-1,000 hours.

Contact

If you have any questions about the InternNE program or InternNE.com, please contact:
Allison Hatch | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 402-471-3368 | www.facebook.com/InternNE

If you have any questions about your InternNE application or business eligibility, please contact:
Ben Kuspa | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 402-471-3794

Resources

• Student Verification Form
• Student Evaluation Form
• Internship Completion Form
• Request for Reimbursement Form
  • Authorization to Request InternNE Funds
  • ACH Enrollment Form in PDF on Nebraska State Treasurer's Website
  • Nebraska Substitute Form W-9 to be completed by vendor in PDF on the State of Nebraska DAS Accounting Division Website

Additional Resources

• This guidebook provides tips on creating an engaging internship for the student and an effective program for the business as well as sample job descriptions and letters.

• The premier source for paid internships across the state of Nebraska; this portal provides employers the opportunity to post internships online, search for candidates, and apply for InternNE grant funds.

• A great resource to find internship candidates is the Nebraska colleges and university Career Services departments. The NCCSA represents most Nebraska colleges and universities and provides opportunities to contact specific schools or advertise job vacancies through their listserv.

In The News

Governor’s Weekly Column – Nebraska Internship Program
Gov. Heineman Announces Nebraska Internship Website
Governor Promotes New Opportunities Created by Talent & Innovation Initiative
1011Now.com: State Funded Program Could Grow Nebraska