InternConnect
What is InternConnect?
InternConnect creates meaningful, paid internship opportunities for students and emerging talent while helping employers build early connections with future employees. To encourage participation, employers are eligible for reimbursement of up to $3,000 per intern, helping offset wage costs while expanding access to talent.
The program aligns education and industry needs by pairing qualified interns with employers across a range of sectors. Interns gain hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities within the Sarasota business community.
InternConnect is made possible through the generous support of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. The program is part of the Chamber’s broader commitment to workforce development and economic vitality, helping retain emerging talent while ensuring local businesses have the workforce needed to thrive.
Who can Apply?
→ Graduating High School Seniors
→ College Students
Why InternConnect?
→ Gain Hands-On Experience
→ Explore Careers & Industries
→ Build Professional Skills
→ Network with Local Employers
Applications
Applications for InternConnect are closed at this time. Please check back soon for more updates!
Questions? Contact Lorene Bauck at lbauck@sarasotachamber.com
Intern Testimonials
Every summer, local students step into Sarasota County workplaces and walk away with more than work experience—they gain real skills, meaningful connections, and a clearer sense of what’s possible for their future.
Here’s what they have to say about their internship experience.
Want to hear more? Head over to our Intern Hub to read more intern testimonials.
