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State Senator Bill Beagle
Ohio's Second
Annual Internship and Co-op Appreciation Day
Many people can trace their career success to participation in an
internship or co-op. Internships and co-ops prepare the next generation
of professionals to become leaders and step into important roles with
work experience and a better understanding of their career field. Young
professionals need training and opportunities to learn and grow within
their work fields.
With two of my own children taking advantage of co-ops and internships
while in college, I know their value first-hand. This is why I
introduced Senate Bill 227 in the last General Assembly, which
designates the second Tuesday of each April as “Ohio Internship and
Co-op Appreciation Day.”
Internship and Co-op Appreciation Day is meant to raise awareness about
the value of these opportunities and to encourage businesses to
establish or enhance co-op and internship programs in the state of Ohio.
New internship and co-op programs are helping to prepare Ohio's future
workforce for success and bolstering our state's economy. A recent
study found that nearly 60 percent of paid college-graduate interns
were offered full-time employment from the company that sponsored their
internship programs. Internships allow students to make an immediate
and positive impact upon entering the workforce.
Organizations such as Ohio Third Frontier embrace internships and are
committed to transforming the state’s economy through the growth of
startup and early-stage technology companies. Their Ohio Tech
Internship (OTI) program connects motivated individuals with internship
opportunities in early stage technology companies across Ohio. The
program provides eligible businesses with up to $10,000 in support for
each internship position, and assists in identifying potential intern
candidates.
Programs like Ohio Third Frontier help startup companies by providing
new talent and enhancing businesses' potential for growth and success.
Ohio is able to retain a skilled workforce and boost the overall
economy while encouraging the development of new companies.
For more information about Ohio Third Frontier, please visit
https://development.ohio.gov/bs_thirdfrontier/tfip.htm.
To learn more about internship and co-op opportunities in our state, I
encourage you to visit OhioMeansInternships.com. With new positions
posted weekly, Ohio Means Internships is a great resource for finding
and applying to internship and co-op opportunities.
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