Overview

The Internship Center Information for Employers

Metro State is committed to the concept that a student's education is enhanced through combining classroom learning with real-world work experience related to the student's academic major.

Internships also help Metro State fulfill its commitment to be a partner with the businesses, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in the metro Denver community.

What are the advantages of hiring a Metro State intern?

Students are an excellent source of personnel for part-time work, special projects or peak periods.
Metro State offers a diverse pool of students from a variety of backgrounds and majors.
The average Metro State student is older than a typical college student and has had previous employment experience.
Recruiting costs are low. There is no charge for services to employers (or to students).
Students reduce the time your professional staff spends on entry-level tasks.
Students bring energy, fresh ideas and new skills to your company.
You have the opportunity to improve higher education by giving feedback on the academic training most valuable to your business.

How can employers participate?

You may participate if:

You are an equal opportunity employer.
Your intern's work assignments are similar to entry-level professionals in your company, providing significant learning opportunities related to an academic major. See list of majors in About Metro State Students.

Here's how:

Send us an announcement of your position. You may complete a Position Announcement Form electronically on this Web site. You may print the Position Announcement Form and fax it back to our office at (303) 556-2091. Or you may send us your own job announcement via fax or e-mail.
Contact us if you have any questions about the suitability of your position as an internship. Please call (303) 556-3290.

See Procedures for Employers for specifics about your role as an internship employer.