InternPlus

InternPlus connects college students to local start-ups and small businesses at Innovation DuPage for paid professional positions.

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InternPlus connects college students to local start-ups and small businesses for paid, professional positions. InternPlus students work up to 15 hours a week for $15 per hour. Students will also receive hands-on entrepreneurial education through working side-by-side with entrepreneurs on their companys immediate needs. Additionally, the cohort of accepted students will take part in a series of career readiness workshops to prepare for future employment opportunities.

The InternPlus program seeks to minimize the barrier to entry for students from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in internship programs, by encouraging applications from college students who identify as one or more of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Female, Nonbinary (preferred umbrella term for all genders other than female or male).

Workshop Topics

  • Myers Briggs Personality & Strong Interest Inventory Assessments
  • Best Practices: What hiring managers look for when interviewing candidates
  • LinkedIn & Elevator Pitch
  • Job Search Skills & Resume Building
  • Interview Skills + Mock Interview Activity
  • Entrepreneur Panel Discussion

    * Workshop topics and schedule subject to change*

Equal Employment Opportunities

All emloyers provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Commitment

  • Must be willing to work unto 15 hours per week
  • Willing to commit to the full program
  • Attend all Career Readiness Workshops

Eligibility

  • Seeking an internship in graphic design, marketing, social media, web development, and sales.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work is required  (internships  held at Innovation DuPage and businesses located in DuPage County).
  • Must be a current college student.
  • Must be in good academic standing with the College.

Schedule

Interns will work up to 15 hours per week. Each hired intern’s exact weekly schedule will be determined in concert with their employer. Career Readiness Workshops will take place monthly from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Workshops are expected to be held in-person at Innovation DuPage, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

InternPlus connects college students to local start-ups and small businesses for paid, professional positions. InternPlus students work up to 15 hours a week for $15 per hour. Students will also receive hands-on entrepreneurial education through working side-by-side with entrepreneurs on their companys immediate needs. Additionally, the cohort of accepted students will take part in a series of career readiness workshops to prepare for future employment opportunities.

The InternPlus program seeks to minimize the barrier to entry for students from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in internship programs, by encouraging applications from college students who identify as one or more of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Female, Nonbinary (preferred umbrella term for all genders other than female or male).

Workshop Topics

  • Myers Briggs Personality & Strong Interest Inventory Assessments
  • Best Practices: What hiring managers look for when interviewing candidates
  • LinkedIn & Elevator Pitch
  • Job Search Skills & Resume Building
  • Interview Skills + Mock Interview Activity
  • Entrepreneur Panel Discussion

    * Workshop topics and schedule subject to change*

Equal Employment Opportunities

All emloyers provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Commitment

  • Must be willing to work unto 15 hours per week
  • Willing to commit to the full program
  • Attend all Career Readiness Workshops

Eligibility

  • Seeking an internship in graphic design, marketing, social media, web development, and sales.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work is required  (internships  held at Innovation DuPage and businesses located in DuPage County).
  • Must be a current college student.
  • Must be in good academic standing with the College.

Schedule

Interns will work up to 15 hours per week. Each hired intern’s exact weekly schedule will be determined in concert with their employer. Career Readiness Workshops will take place monthly from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Workshops are expected to be held in-person at Innovation DuPage, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

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Melvin Henley
PAC Leaders

"The Construction Owner to CEO program was really phenomenal. It allowed me to do exactly what the title suggests: go from being an owner to a CEO! I highly endorse this program, so much so we had our Vice President come in the next season and benefit from it as well!"

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"As a graduate of the Construction Owner-2-CEO program, I can tell you first hand, that Innovation DuPage has helped me scale my business. If you are a small business owner looking to take your business to the next level, enhancing your network, or searching for peer group of likeminded entrepreneurs, Innovation DuPage is the place for you."

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“Thank you to Innovation DuPage for creating a space that promotes collaboration among local businesses. The Owner to CEO program equips small business owners with the tools needed to work “on” instead of “in” their businesses. It was a total eye-opener and very beneficial in helping us take our business to greater heights.”

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