NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced a $4 million state-funded internship program that offers employers the opportunity to hire qualified students from the City University of New York for free, placing 600 students from CUNY to small businesses, tech startups, nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies this spring semester.
Students who participate in the Spring Forward program earn $20 an hour while gaining the experience needed to get a job after college.
“With access to quality, affordable higher education and employment opportunities, CUNY students have the opportunity to climb the ladder of success and help build a better New York for future generations,” Governor Hochul said. “The program spring forward not only helps students gain valuable work experience, but also helps local employers connect with top talent, underscoring our commitment to helping students graduate and embark on rewarding careers.”
CUNY has partnered with talent-seeking companies, agencies, and organizations to support projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), environmental conservation, community service, health care and marketing. The internships of spring forward They started in February and last 10 weeks, including training. State funding was included in the FY23 academic year.
Companies with less than 100 employees looking to hire full-time talent immediately can also apply for the program. Employment Internship (I2E) from CUNY, which connects recent CUNY alumni and imminent graduates to 6-week internships followed by 8 weeks of subsidized employment at host companies that choose to accept their interns. Interested employers can register for more information on the I2E site.