The Panther Edge Internship places UWM students in paid intern roles at a variety of partner organizations. At its core, the Panther Edge Internship is a work-based learning experience that maximizes the benefits for both interns and employer partners. All interested off campus organizations are encouraged to become a partner.
Program Information
Partner Benefits
- A connection to UWM students
- Streamlined access to talent
- Access to a diverse student population
- Increased visibility within the community
- Priority for company-specific career events to be held on campus
- UWM coordinates internship recruitment, application development, onboarding, student support, and troubleshooting
- UWM manages student payroll, including employment eligibility administration and hiring process
- Regular professional development and networking opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
We invite organizations to further support the Panther Edge Internship through
sponsorship, which will maximize the impact on the UWM and greater Milwaukee
communities. Sponsors can obtain the following benefits, varying based on the
contribution:
- Increased direct and early access to UWM talent
- Access to all intern applicant resumes
- Prioritized interviewing
- Opportunity to host interview days on campus
- One free career fair/semester
- High visibility in Panther Edge Internship Program and SET collateral
- Logos across program collateral and promotions
- Sponsorship banner on website
- Recognition in helping UWM become a destination campus for experiential learning
- Leader in boosting of local economy, retaining local talent and diversifying workforce
Cost for Employers
- For profit $6,000 contribution per intern hired
- After two years of partnership, contribution is reduced to $3,000 per intern hired
- Non-Profit and Public Agency $1,500 contribution per intern hired
General Program Timeline
- March – April: Employer onboarding, information sessions, and contracting (process continues on a rolling basis throughout the summer and into the fall and spring semesters).
- May – June: Job posting solicitation and initial outreach to student applicants by UWM.
- July – August: Applicant pool development and initial screening by employer and onboarding to UWM payroll.
- September: Intern screening and initial work begins. Interns enroll in the internship course; internship work continues while allotment of funds remain.
Partners can continue to join and post positions on a rolling basis.
Student Benefits
- Open to all UWM students
- Fully paid position
- Intentional recruitment and wraparound support by UWM
- Presentation of Learning (summative reflection event open to the public)