COLUMBUS, Ohio – As part of its ongoing effort to support technological companies and create a pipeline of talent, the Ohio Department of Development’s Third Frontier initiative is preparing for the upcoming round of a state-sponsored internship program that will benefit interested companies and students.
Through the College Technology Internship Program, companies that are technology-based or have a technological need are matched with students looking to grow their careers in the state’s growing technology sector through a paid internship.
Company applications are being accepted until Aug. 28, and students can apply from Sept. 1-25. Internships for this round can occur between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2027.
“The College Technology Internship Program opens doors for students while helping companies tap into the tech talent that fuels growth,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development and chair of the Third Frontier Commission. “It’s building the workforce that will keep Ohio at the forefront of innovation.”
The program reimburses companies for two-thirds of an intern’s wages – up to $7,500 – and the company can hire as many as 10 interns per round. The minimum wage for interns is $15 per hour but can exceed that amount. Through 18 rounds of the program, 1,665 interns have been hired.
Ohio residents attending college anywhere in the United States are encouraged to apply, and non-Ohio residents attending school in Ohio also are eligible.
Interns will gain hands-on experience across a variety of fields, including marketing, design, engineering, mathematics and software development. Previous interns have helped companies create mobile apps and websites, conduct market research, develop new augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and implement new software to modernize operations and enhance cybersecurity.
Visit the program website to apply as a company or student, or email collegetechintern@development.ohio.gov for more information.