Indiana INTERNnet is a free program that matches employers with students for internship opportunities in Indiana. It was formed in 2001 in response to Indiana's "brain drain" issue. The program operates a searchable database of over 14,000 students and 6,000 employers to connect them with nearly 900 available internship positions. Internships provide benefits for both students, who gain practical work experience, and employers, who can assess potential future employees.

1. Intern. Net
Mission Statement
Indiana INTERNnet is the catalyst for expanding
the creation and use of experiential learning
opportunities as a key strategy in retaining
Indiana's top talent.

2. What is Indiana INTERNnet?
• Indiana INTERNnet is a FREE internship-matching
program linking employers, students, high
schools, colleges and universities. It is a dynamic,
searchable database, matching and reporting
system coupled with personal assistance—
including a toll-free hotline to answer questions
and provide internship guidance and resource
materials. The goal is to help create or expand
high-quality experiential opportunities within
Indiana.

3. Indiana INTERNnet was formed in
2001,
• shortly after a series of Indiana Chamber-led
studies that demonstrated the state's "brain
drain" issue. The Greater Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce initiated and operated
the program in partnership with the University
of Indianapolis. With continued funding from
the Lilly Endowment, the organization was
granted 501(c)3 tax exempt status in May
2004 and moved to the Indiana Chamber, the
state's largest business advocacy organization.

4. Why become involved in an internship
program?
• An internship is a structured and supervised experiential learning
opportunity that provides students with practical experience in
their chosen fields. Internships illustrate classroom relevance in the
professional world. Beneficial for both students and employers,
internships offer career exploration and skills application for
students and provide employers with workers who are creative,
enthusiastic, able to assist with projects and open for mentorship.
Transitioning interns into full-time hires is also a proven time and
cost-saving recruiting method.
• Internships are valuable for learning institutions as well. An
internship establishes a collaborative work environment between a
school and community, resulting in enhanced curriculum and
increased student retention. Overall, internships are mutually
beneficial to employers, students and schools.

5. How we can help
• Indiana INTERNnet connects students and
employers with internship opportunities in
Indiana through our database of more than
14502 students, 6607 employers and 897
available positions. Visit our Student,
Employer and Educator pages to learn more
about how we can assist you