Interns

Internships are important to employers as well as to the students taking part in them. Students gain valuable “real-life” experience, while businesses can cost-effectively gain a competitive edge in recruiting and marketing themselves as prospective employers. The following resources may be helpful:

Partnership Resources:

Seize the City
Networking opportunity for area interns to meet area business leaders and other interns, and discuss career options, the Greater Des Moines employment market, and other career issues. Click here to learn more about Seize the City.

Grand View University Summer Intern Program 2014
This intern program is designed to accommodate local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions in the housing search for summer interns. The program enables interns to network with each other during their time in Des Moines when they're not working or studying. We've partnered with Grand View University to make sure your housing needs are met during your summer internship in Greater Des Moines.

For more information about housing at Grand View University, please click here or contact:
Robby Patterson
Grand View University, 1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
[email protected]

Other Resources

"Starting & Maintaining a Quality Internship Program" (for businesses) by Michael True

Leadership Iowa University
Fashioned after Leadership Iowa, Leadership Iowa University works to educate, inspire and develop collegiate leaders as the foundation for Iowa’s future economic growth.  The program also encourages and facilitates these young leaders’ on-going involvement in local communities and the state to create a better future for all Iowans.  Approximately 30 students will be selected for this year’s program which includes a premier weeklong residential leadership and issues awareness program August 4-8, followed up by one-day sessions in September and February and an ongoing mentorship with a professional in the student’s field of interest.  Mentorships have often resulted in internships and jobs for LIU graduates.