Internship Information for Employers
Designing and Implementing an Internship Program
USM students are eager to put their knowledge and skills to good use with your organization. Internships offer experiential learning opportunities that offers meaningful project-based work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Our team has created resources to help you jumpstart the development of your company’s or organization’s creation of an internship program.
- Designing and Implementing an Internship Program Guide (PDF)
- The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) website provides helpful articles and resources.
- InternBridge offers a HRCI & SHRM-PDC Accredited training for HR professionals on how to start/grow an internship program and support intern supervisors
- Example Internship Job Description (PDF)
- The Internship Evaluation Worksheet (PDF) is a framework for building and enhancing employer internship programs
Remote Internships
Remote internships can be a valuable tool with reciprocal benefits, both for your organization and your interns’ career development. Unsure of where to start? Here are a few suggestions:
- Remote Internship Checklist (PDF)
- Remote Workplace Agreement Template (PDF) and a completed sample (PDF)
- Remote Internship Status Report (PDF) and a completed sample (PDF)
- Examples of Learning Outcomes for Workplace Agreements (PDF)
Affiliation and Learning Agreements
- Affiliation Agreement (PDF)
- Affiliation Agreement – Student Only (PDF)
- Internship Learning Agreement (PDF)
Promote your Internships to USM Students
Extend your reach to the widest possible pool of student interns through our no-cost online Job & Internship Board. We also share listings in our student e-newsletter.
Career Exploration Internship Program
Partner with USM through the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP). This is a fully-managed internship program designed to make hosting a student as easy as possible. We recruit, screen, and interview candidates on your behalf, handle all payroll and paperwork, and provide ongoing support to both you and your intern throughout the semester. You focus on providing the student with mentorship and meaningful work experience; we take care of the rest. Join the growing community of Maine employers who call CEIP one of the most impactful partnerships they have.
Contact Internship Program Manager Lindsey Freeman at lindsey.w.freeman@maine.edu to discuss whether this program is right for you.
Questions?
For partnership opportunities and internship questions, or for Job & Internship Board assistance, please contact usmcareers@maine.edu or 207-228-8505.