NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced a $4 million state-funded internship program that offers employers the opportunity to hire qualified City University of New York students at no cost, placing 600 CUNY students in small businesses, tech startups, nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies this spring semester.
Students participating in the program Spring Forward they earn $20 an hour while gaining the experience needed to secure 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,” said Governor Hochul. “The program Spring Forward not only helps students gain valuable professional experience, but also helps local employers connect with top-tier talent, underscoring our commitment to supporting students to earn their degree and enter a career gratifying”.
CUNY partnered with companies, agencies, and organizations that need talent to support projects in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, environmental preservation, community services, health care, and marketing. The internships of Spring Forward They started in February and last for 10 weeks, including training. State funding was included in the FY23 academic year.
Companies with fewer than 100 employees looking to hire full-time talent immediately can also apply for the program. Internship to Employment (I2E) from CUNY, which connects recent CUNY alumni and imminent graduates with 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 website.
