Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, recently announced that the High School Tech Internship program is now open for Ohio students to enroll. The goal of the program is to provide Ohio businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with valuable work experience at an early age.
Interns will perform duties similar to what is expected of an entry-level employee in technology roles that focus on software development, data, cloud, and IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadband/5G, advanced mobility, and other tech-focused roles.
Ohio employers hosting interns will be reimbursed up to 100% of the wages paid to interns (up to $5,000 per intern). Employers are also eligible to earn bonuses for each student who earns certain industry-recognized credentials.
Interested businesses who would like to partner with the Knox County Career Center (KCCC) can reach out to Beth Marhefka, KCCC’s Work-Based Learning & Career Development coordinator, by email at bmarhefka@knoxcc.org or by phone at (740) 397-5820 x2706.
KCCC’s tech-related programs include CollegeU-Business, Computer Network Technology, Digital Media & Software Development and Precision Machining.
"This program was instrumental in getting six of my students internships last year. These internships gave the students valuable hands-on experience in the IT field. Many of those students were promoted to full-time positions or are pursuing higher education," Nate Greene, KCCC’s Computer Network Technology instructor, said.
KCCC would like to thank the following businesses and schools for partnering with them and hosting 11 High School Tech Internship students in 2023: Ariel Corporation, Danville Local Schools, FT Precision, Groshong Software Services, LLC and Schafer Driveline.
“We are grateful for the local businesses that hire our students each year. This is a great offer from the State of Ohio for some of our partners to benefit financially by hiring career technical trained students in the specific areas outlined by the State,” Superintendent Kathy Greenich said.
For more information on the High School Tech Internship program, please visit: workforce.ohio.gov/initiatives/initiatives/hstechinternshipprogram.
