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
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.