Volunteer with us
Make a first impression by volunteering during a professional development semester. Come in for mock interviews, speak in class, network, etc.
Hire Our Students
Work With the Future
Our diverse students will bring energy and fresh perspectives to your team. They are eager to learn about your business and explore potential career paths. Add them to your talent pipeline by inspiring them to pursue the majors and skillsets you need the most.
With our supportive program style, our team will be in contact along the way. Sharing best practices when working with our students, helping to structure their work weeks, teaching inclusive management techniques and assisting in any way.
Want to learn more?
Contact: Amy Kadrmas
Professional Internship Program Director
amy.kadrmas@stthomas.edu
(701) 260-4727
Program Benefits
In addition to helping develop the professional workforce you need, your Dougherty Family College (DFC) partnership will allow you to:
- Gain access to a pool of exceptional students earlier than other internship programs.
- Provide your current employees with professional development opportunities: supervision, guest speaking, etc.
- Further enhance your organization’s reputation for community involvement.
How Internships Work
Preparation
All students complete a semester-long professional development course to prepare them for their internship.
Matching
After interviews with partners, students are matched with organizations based on their skills, interests and requirements of the internship.
Support
Students and their supervisors will receive ongoing support from the director of the program and our team.
Compensation
Our suggested wage for interns is $16.50-18.00 per hour. The minimum is $15.
Availability
Students can start internships after their first year. During the school year, students will typically work one day per week, with more availability during January term and summer.
Preparation
Preparation
All students complete a semester-long professional development course to prepare them for their internship.
Matching
Matching
After interviews with partners, students are matched with organizations based on their skills, interests and requirements of the internship.
Support
Support
Students and their supervisors will receive ongoing support from the director of the program and our team.
Compensation
Compensation
Our suggested wage for interns is $16.50-18.00 per hour. The minimum is $15.
Availability
Availability
Students can start internships after their first year. During the school year, students will typically work one day per week, with more availability during January term and summer.
Internship Partners
Organizations of all shapes and sizes—large and small, corporations and non-profits—partner with us to offer students a diverse mix of industries and job experiences. These organizations include:
Class of 2021
Khadra Sharif
“My internship at Target Headquarters has helped me develop knowledge about every department...My mentor also helped me with my agenda and journey through the day, so I understood how to navigate the workplace and what to expect from my meetings. I have a lot of knowledge!"
Class of 2019
DeAmonte Block
"My internship at U.S. Bank taught me professionalism. I learned how to carry myself. I was encouraged to be myself, including how I chose to dress. I could look and act professional and still be me.... I always ask myself, ‘What do I want people to see?’ I can be myself. When you accept yourself, you have the confidence to take on new things”
Professionals developed just for you
Hire our graduates
After their internship has come to an end, you can continue to support your student intern by re-hiring them while they obtain their bachelor’s degree. You’ll also have access to the entire pool of DFC students, so you can discover all of our great talent.
More ways to get involved
Go beyond hiring student interns. Play a part in every stage of a student’s journey, and see their confidence grow with their success.
Donate to DFC
Make an impact on students at every stage of their education career. Support your future workforce today.