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Intern Connections

Get to know other interns and college students in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Area

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KEEP IT LOCAL

Opportunities for interns to meet, connect and network

Ignite CR is a program for college students and interns working in the Cedar Rapids metro. This summer event series gives students the opportunity to meet one another, explore our incredible culture, connect with young professionals, and imagine a future for themselves in the 319. 

Hosting interns this summer?

Want them to experience this community to the fullest? Encourage them to sign up for Ignite CR! Registration will kick off on May 13th. Information regarding the program will be sent out to company representatives that will include a link for interns to register themselves for each event. If you have questions, or have not participated in this program before, please reach out to Laura Seyfer at LSeyfer@cedarrapids.org.

Looking for an internship?

Check out this list of companies with internship programs in the Cedar Rapids Metro area!

Internship Opportunities

NEED INTERNS?

Employers this section is for you…

The colleges and universities in our region use this national platform to connect students with internships and jobs. If you are searching for an intern, you should consider posting the opportunity on Handshake to connect with local candidates.

Learn more about Handshake.

Help building an internship program:

These connections can help you find interns or provide assistance in developing an internship program:

University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center
Contact: Allan Boettger, allan-boettger@uiowa.edu
Website: https://careers.uiowa.edu/employers/internships

Coe College
Contact: Barb Tupper, 319-399-8662, btupper@coe.edu
Website: https://www.coe.edu/academics/coe-difference-centers-and-programs/center-creativity-careers/careers/employers

Cornell College
Contact: Jason Napoli, 319-895-4458, jnapoli@cornellcollege.edu
Website: https://www.cornellcollege.edu/berry-career-institute/Internships-research-opportunities/index.shtml

Mt. Mercy College
Contact: Kalindi Garvin, 319-363-1323 or ext. 1620, kgarvin@mtmercy.edu
Website: https://www.mtmercy.edu/career-services

Kirkwood Community College
Contact: Danielle Ebaugh, danielle.ebaugh@kirkwood.edu

Workplace Learning Connection (high school internships)
Contact: Sarah Shepherd, 319-398-2584, sarah.shepherd@kirkwood.edu and Sue Neil, 319-398-4828, sue.neil@kirkwood.edu
Website: http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=38584