A regional initiative to develop and sustain internship opportunities for students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

What funds are available?

Bill Boyken/Charter Bank Fund:

Named in honor of Bill Boyken, former Charter Bank President and longtime supporter of UW-Eau Claire, this fund was established to encourage Chippewa Valley area employers to incorporate interns into their staffing by offering them financial assistance. This fund increases awareness of local employment opportunities for College of Business students.

Momentum Chippewa Valley Fund:

This internship fund was created by the Momentum Chippewa Valley organization to encourage Chippewa Valley area employers to incorporate interns into their staffing by offering them financial assistance. This fund increases awareness of local employment opportunities which support a technology initiative.

Jim Pinter/SBC-Ameritech Fund:

Named for Jim Pinter, community leader and longtime supporter of UW-Eau Claire, this fund was created to encourage Chippewa Valley area employers to incorporate interns into their staffing by offering financial assistance.

What are the goals of these funds?

• Strengthen the relationship between local businesses and UW-Eau Claire Increase awareness of local employment opportunities for UW-Eau Claire students
• Provide financial assistance to employers who may be otherwise unable to hire interns
• Promote partnership opportunities between the business community and the educational community
• Achieve success by increasing placement of graduates in permanent positions within the Chippewa Valley

Who should apply?

Any employer located in the Chippewa Valley who seeks to create a new internship position available to UW-Eau Claire students.

How do I apply?

Complete the Employer Application form. Applications will be reviewed by the Internship Review Committee and award recipients will be notified.

What is my role?

If selected for financial assistance it is expected that the employer demonstrate a commitment to the valuable learning experience that internships bring to students, companies and UW-Eau Claire. This commitment includes but is not limited to:

• Providing meaningful work for the student that challenges him/her on the job
• Providing a mentor-like experience through organized supervision of the intern
• Assuming a portion of the financial responsibility for the intern’s wages (while the fund intends to supplement internship costs, it is important that employers provide an investment)

For more information on Career Services Partnership Internship/Cooperative Funds contact:

Staci Heidtke
UW-Eau Claire Career Services
Schofield Hall 230
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
715-836-5358
heidtksl@uwec.edu