Geauga Growth Partnership’s High School Internship Program has seen growth and success over the past five seasons. Students are realizing valuable, real-world work experiences; employers are preparing their pipeline for future workforce.
Employers interested in sponsoring any student positions in 2017 must contact Georgia Klemencic at gklemencic@geaugagrowth.com and complete their application process no later than January 20, 2017. The employer sponsor application is located at
There will be an Intern/Sponsor Open House from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on January 23, 2017 at Kent State Geauga Campus for all parents and students interested in the program. This is an opportunity for businesses to highlight their companies and their internship positions. Parents & students are encouraged to attend and learn about positions being offered. Student application deadline is February 24, 2017. Parents & students are encouraged to attend and learn about positions being offered.
GGP’s intern program offers current junior and senior high school students the opportunity to learn workplace skills and earn wages. The program is designed to increase the workplace readiness of Geauga County high school graduates and to increase the likelihood that graduates will find jobs in Geauga County when their education is completed.
Internships are open to students who reside in Geauga County and attend public, private or home school in or out of Geauga County. Students must have successfully completed at least their junior year by the time the internship begins, and must be 17 years old by June 1, 2017.
Internships will take place during the summer of 2017 and will be available with a variety of employers, ranging from manufacturing to retail to non-profit. In some cases, age limitations may apply. These are paid intern positions. In addition to the work experience, interns also will receive workplace soft skills training during workshops provided by Geauga Growth Partnership.
To be considered for the program students must meet eligibility requirements. Students accepted in the program and if offered an internship must agree to and comply with participant requirements.
“We are delighted to offer these opportunities to Geauga County students,” said Lee Imhof, chair of the Partnership’s Internship Task Force. “These internships give our students real-world experience in the workplace and insight into employment opportunities in Geauga County. Both students and employers are seeing positive results.” Imhof added.
Employers interested in sponsoring 2017 interns or questions about the GGP Internship Program may be directed to Georgia Klemencic at gklemencic@geaugagrowth.com or 440-564-1060.
Geauga Growth Partnership is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization created in 2010, which works to retain and grow jobs, contribute to business growth and strengthen the local economy. Geauga Growth Partnership’s mission is to enhance the business climate, encourage job creation, to strengthen economic prosperity and to improve the quality of life for all Geauga County residents.
For more information visit Geauga Growth Partnership, contact info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
