If you’re an entrepreneur, startup or small business in need of a custom website or app,
this opportunity is for you.
The SciTech Internship Program is pleased to present a new workforce initiative, the Web Dev Pipeline, bringing together innovative leaders from BETA MN’s startup community and emerging talent from Macalester College for web development-based internships.
Interested startups can use the program to be matched with a talented young developer currently concluding their studies in computer science. Over the course of the internship, the student will work with you to build your requested website/ app with technical support provided by Macalester faculty. The end result is a professional, custom site that you can send partners, clients and investors to as your brand and startup continues to grow.
Students will be hired as part-time employees by the participating employers, with half their pay covered by a small business grant provided by the SciTech Internship Program.
Who’s eligible?
To qualify for this opportunity you must:
- Be a startup or small business in need of an app or website
- Be a for-profit company, registered to do business in Minnesota
- Commit to supporting an average of 140 hours of work during the internship
- Commit to providing a set wage of $21/per hour
- For a total of $2,940 paid toward the intern, covered by the employer and supported by a small business grant provided by the SciTech Internship Program
- At the conclusion of the internship, the employer can submit for reimbursement through SciTech, receiving 50% back on the gross wages paid to the intern, resulting in a return to the employer of $1,470
- Commit to 30-45 minutes per week of communication, advising, and or mentorship to an intern
(Review the full requirement guidelines here)
Timeline
Nov 1 – Nov 22: Applications and Scope of Work (SOW) submissions accepted
Nov 25 – Dec 6: Students are matched with employers & virtual introductions made
(Winter Break)
Jan 27: In-person meet and greet event on Macalester Campus
Jan 31: Hire is made, project outline & schedule approved
Feb 1 – April 30: Web development internship takes place
Week of May 9: Internships conclude with end-of-cohort presentation event at BETA MN
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the eligibility requirements & project timeline, please fill out this form to submit an application.
It’ll give you a chance to share more about you, your startup and the level & type of website/ app development you’re looking for.
Applications are due by Friday, November 22.
A SciTech representative will be in touch within two business days to confirm your acceptance into the Web Dev Pipeline.
Any questions about eligibility, the matching process or the program in general can be sent to SciTech Program Director Piper Cleaveland at: piper@mntech.org
SciTech is a state-funded workforce development program.