Since the program’s inception in Summer 2021, we’ve helped create nearly 70 total internships across 28 companies in the South Bend - Elkhart Region. Interns have earned an average wage of $19/hour, worked an average of 400 hours, and earned an average of over $7,500!

• Centralized application that allows you to apply for multiple internships and interview with the region’s leading advanced industry employers with roles like those listed on the Job Description Database and in the “Available Roles and Application Pathways” Section
• Intentional talent-matching to ensure that your application gets in front of additional employers who need your skills—and we even support employers in their efforts to hire international students through CPT!
• Meaningful work that helps build real-world project management, business, engineering, and/or technical skills at a minimum hourly wage of $15/hour
• Summer interns will also have access to:
  • Suite of at least 5 Professional Development, Networking, and Social Events that you’ll attend with the other 30+ interns to help you learn tips and skills from regional business leaders, build your network and meet other interns, and discover the exciting things to do Northern Indiana
  • Digital Skills Accelerator programs at local colleges to help you advance your skills and earn certifications
  • Free, professional headshot photo opportunities
  • Modest housing stipends (for students with demonstrated need)

In order to participate in this program, students must comply with the following eligibility requirements, as defined by the grant supporting this initiative:

• Preference toward Rising Juniors, Rising Seniors, and Current Graduate Students. Two-Year degree students are also eligible
• Preference toward students attending a college/university located in the South Bend-Elkhart, IN Region and/or who are from the South Bend-Elkhart Region
• Must be interested in pursuing a career in Data Science, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Software Development, Technology, or related field
• Can commit to at least 300 hours of work over 8 weeks between January and August
• In-person, Summer interns only: must attend at least 3 LIFT Network Internship Program events throughout the summer

PROGRAM CONTACT
Please direct any questions to Hunter Guthrie, the LIFT Network Internship Program Manager, at LIFTNetwork@southbendelkhart.org.

We understand that COVID-19 may continue to disrupt typical internship plans for employers and students. Throughout the approval process, companies have indicated their intention to host in-person or remote internships. You will be asked to submit your preferences as well, and we will do our best to ensure that you are matched to an employer whose plans match your comfort level. Additionally, our team has experience in designing remote and hybrid internship experiences. We will work with employers who design remote internships to affirm that your internship is a meaningful one.

• About the LIFT Network Internship Program
• LIFT Network Internship Program for Employers
• LIFT Network Internship Job Description Database