Cooperative Internship Program

Cooperative Internship Program

Funder: Vermont Department of Labor

Award Amount: $48,000 (recent grant for continued implementation)

Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont

Implementing Organization: Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)

Partner Organizations: Six College Collaborative

Community College of Vermont

Vermont Technical College

Landmark College

SIT Graduate Institute

Marlboro College

Union Institute and University

Program Description:
Placement program for collegiate students in paid internships with Windham County businesses. The program is available to all collegiate students regardless of affiliation with the Six Colleges.

Program Outcomes:

Over 50 students placed since inception

20% of participants who completed internships transitioned to full-time employment

Paid internship model improves performance, responsibility, and dedication

Provides employers with "trial run" with potential employees

Key Features:

All internships are paid positions (central to program success)

Removes financial barrier for students choosing between work and education

Benefits employers through low-risk talent evaluation

Eligibility:

Students:

Must have attended college-level course in last 18 months

No affiliation with Six Colleges required

Employers:

Opportunity must be paid

Location must be within Windham County

Contact:

Alex Beck, Internship Coordinator

abeck@brattleborodevelopment.com

(802) 257-7731 ext 214

Additional Resources:

Six Colleges website: www.sixcolleges.com

BDCC website: www.brattleborodevelopment.com