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INTERNSHIPS FOR BUSINESS


Growing Our Next Generation of Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Workforce

 The Chamber is in a unique position to connect the business community with the educational assets in our community that form the foundation of economic development. The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnerships with local educational institutions like ASU, Dysart Unified School District and West-MEC . This partnership is a strategic investment in our youth and serves to connect education to workforce development.​

​Post Jobs and Your Intern Positions


ASU’s Handshake is Career and Professional Development Services’ recruiting platform that allows employers to post full-time degree-related career positions and professional internships, sign up for events, schedule recruiting visits and more. It is free to create an account and post positions.
 
Considering hiring an ASU intern for a virtual internship? A Virtual Internship Guide for employers interested in hosting interns is available: https://www.asuemployerguide.com/virtual-internship-guide.

There are also resources in this guide if you want to connect with Arizona State University’s Career and Professional Development Services to post jobs/internships. 

​Check out the website for more details on recruiting students at ASU: https://career.asu.edu/employers.

For additional questions contact Travis Leybeck at travis.leybeck@asu.edu. 

Benefits for the mentor/employer:

  • Typically little or no costs.
  • Helps create a pool of skilled and motivated potential employees.
  • Improves employee retention.
  • Reduces training and recruiting costs.
  • Enables companies to develop new projects with student assistance.
  • Encourages involvement in the curriculum development process.
  • Provides development opportunities for current workforce.
  • Offers opportunities to provide community service.


Benefits for the Student 

  • Students receive credit for their work experience.
  • Students empowered with a relevant foundation for chosen career field.
  • Industry-trained and prepared employee.


Frequently Asked Questions About Dysart ISD Internships

  1. Are the internships paid or unpaid?
    Most of our internships start and finish as unpaid experiences. However, we have had many internships continue the partnerships as a paid experience.
  2. Does the intern have insurance?
    Yes. Because the student is enrolled in a CTE course within your business sector, they have public liability insurance and worker’s compensation. 
  3. Does the CTE teacher visit and monitor the intern?
    Yes. The CTE teacher will schedule a visit, and will also be a phone call or email away.