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For Sponsoring Companies
The summer internship program is designed for students who have a strong interest in entrepreneurship. Sponsoring companies gain access to talented, energetic students who provide a fresh perspective and make valued contributions. Companies also create a connection with the world’s foremost program in hospitality leadership education.
Internship Criteria
1. Internship Duration – Internships begin in late May or early June and normally last 10 weeks.
2. Intern Compensation and Living Expenses – Sponsoring companies pay a competitive salary. Housing and transportation arrangements are the intern’s responsibility; however, any support and/or information a sponsoring company can provide regarding summer rentals, transit centers, etc. is helpful.
3. Intern Reporting Relationship – Interns report to an entrepreneur or senior executive accountable for a major business activity within the sponsoring company.
Sponsorship Process
1. Contact the Institute by phone (607-255-0179) or email.
2. Post Internships On-line. Work with the institute to complete and submit a summer employment job form. Forms are submitted to and processed by the Office of Student Services and Career Management in the School of Hotel Administration.
3. Review and Interview Applicants. Intern application materials are forwarded by the Institute for sponsoring company review. It is the sponsoring company’s responsibility to review applications, contact applicants, and conduct interviews.
4. Internship Offer. Sponsoring companies should make summer employment offers no later than April 15.