High School Tech Internship now open for Ohio students

Students in Ohio looking to get a little more experience in the tech industry will have a new opportunity to do so.

Ohio's High School Tech Internship program is now open for students to enroll. 

According to Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's office, the goal of the program is to provide Ohio businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with work experience at an early age.

"Tech internships for Ohio students offer invaluable real-world experience, providing insights into various local businesses and career paths," Husted said. "Many high school students demonstrate readiness for work, making these internships a valuable tool for identifying talented young individuals that companies can recruit."

Interns will have the chance to work on tasks related to data, cloud and IT infrastructure, cyber security, broadband and more.

Ohio employers hosting interns will be reimbursed up to 100 percent of the wages paid to interns - up to $5,000 per intern.

Employers are also eligible to earn bonuses for each student who earns certain industry-recognized credentials. Interested businesses can contact the intermediary in their region to apply to host summer interns.

"The High School Tech Internship Program not only bridges the skills gap for Ohio businesses but also cultivates a pipeline of homegrown talent, empowering our high school students with real-world experience and helping them realize the great career opportunities available in Ohio," said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. "It's a win-win

To enroll in the program, individual students or school districts must contact the intermediary in their region to be connected to a business that is hosting an internship experience.