FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship Program

Fort Hays State University invites employers interested in hosting a student intern to apply for the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship Program.

Through a generous grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, 30 internships are available for the 2019-20 academic year (including the summer term). FHSU will partner with an employer in the Hansen Foundation’s 26-county service area to create a part-time internship experience for a student. The employer pays $500 toward the student’s wages, and the remaining funding is through the Hansen grant.

Both employers and students will be chosen through a competitive selection process.

Other details include:

Employers in these counties are eligible to apply:

Cheyenne	Logan	Russell
Cloud	Mitchell	Saline
Decatur	Norton	Sheridan
Ellis	Osborne	Sherman
Ellsworth	Ottawa	Smith
Gove	Phillips	Thomas
Graham	Rawlins	Trego
Jewell	Republic	Wallace
Lincoln	Rooks

An employer may apply more than one semester/term for an internship, but the typical award will be for one term to allow more businesses and students to participate in the program. The reasons the employer is requesting an additional internship, along with an explanation of the experience a student would gain, should be included in the documentation.
Employers who apply by the deadline will be notified of internship selections within ten business days.
A participating employer must sign an MOA indicating agreement with the terms of the internship.
The employer must pay the $500 match for the student’s employment within 30 days of receiving an invoice.
Students will apply through FHSU for the internships. FHSU Career Services will screen student applications and provide assistance in matching interns and employers.
The student intern works at the employer’s place of business but is paid through Fort Hays State University. For a fall or spring internship, the student will work approximately 240 total hours. Summer interns may work up to 300 hours. The rate of pay is $10.31 per hour.
If the employer and the student agree to additional work hours, the arrangement must be in writing signed by both parties. Payment for additional hours is the responsibility of the employer.
The employer must complete a student evaluation form at the conclusion of the internship.

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FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship Program

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