By submitting this electronic application, I certify that the Employer:
- Is a small to mid-sized company: Has fewer than 250 employees worldwide;
- Is registered to do business in Minnesota;
- Has an active business presence in Minnesota where the qualifying internship will be conducted;
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Accepts and will comply with the
Program Requirements
;
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Understands that wage matches are available in a limited quantity as funds last, reservable on a first-come first-served basis;
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Understands that wage matches are available for positions that meet the following criteria:
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Interns have not already been hired by the company (no "retroactive" matches) prior to registering for SciTech
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The company is registered for and approved by SciTech, and has an active, approved STEM internship posted on
SciTechMN.org,
prior to hiring an intern
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The employer reports the hire of the eligible intern to SciTech staff prior to the start of the internship; this notification will serve to ensure that funds for a wage match are still available and may be set aside for the position
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Agrees that the reimbursement grant comprises 50% of the intern's wages, up to a maximum return of $2,500 per student;
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With a reimbursement grant reserved and upon completion of the internship, will complete a reimbursement form and provide all information necessary to submit the reimbursement, including approved timecards and payroll summaries; and
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Will retain accurate intern employment records for a period of six (6) years after completion of each internship;
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Internship provides hands-on experience in a STEM field;
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Agrees that submitting an application does not guarantee placement of a SciTech intern;
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Understands that prospective students have the ability to accept or deny offers of employment;
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Upon completion of any internship, shall provide an evaluation of the program via survey within 2 weeks;
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Will keep SciTech program staff informed about recruiting, interviewing, and hiring decisions;
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Will notify the SciTech program staff IMMEDIATELY if a student withdraws from the internship prior to starting, or leaves the internship for any reason before the internship completion date;
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Gives permission to MnTech to share relevant information provided on this form with academic institutions and prospective student interns (employer name, location, job description, requirements, etc.). Note: EIN numbers will not be shared;
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Gives permission to MnTech to share photos, videos and stories about my employer and our SciTech internship(s) in its promotional and marketing outreach efforts;
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Agrees to hire and employ any participating students in compliance with state and federal employment laws (including, but not limited to, employment as a part-time or seasonal employee, not as an independent contractor). The Employer is responsible to comply with all applicable laws, to address any employment-related complaint, and to indemnify and defend the Minnesota Technology Association's SciTech Internship Program.
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Has read and will comply with the
Equal Opportunity is the Law document
.
I understand that individuals retain the right to participate in an informal dispute resolution process or to raise a complaint of discrimination or violation of civil rights.
I have also read through the
Know Your Rights
information and have read and will comply with
Minimum Wage requirements and Safety and Health Protection requirements
outlined by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
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Understands and agrees with the
Data Privacy Notice
.
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If you have any questions or concerns about the SciTech Internship Program, or need to address any complaint, including civil rights or discrimination, please contact Piper Cleaveland, SciTech Program Director at
[email protected]
or
952-807-5254.
By clicking REGISTER below and submitting this form, you are certifying that you agree with the statements listed above and are electronically signing this agreement.