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2013 Program Timeline

January 31: Deadline for companies to apply
March 15: Companies notified of acceptance
April 1 – 12: Companies introduced to interns
April 15: Deadline for companies to accept/ reject nominations
May 13 – August 9: Students internships
July 1 – July 5: Internship break
August 8: Closing event (Columbus)

Ohio Export Internship Program

2013 Ohio Export Internship Program - Company Application

The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University are pleased to once again present the Ohio Export Internship Program!

The Opportunity

The 2013 Ohio Export Internship Program is designed for companies that are looking to export for the first time or to improve their current export initiatives. The program will match companies with highly motivated students who have taken export-focused coursework, while providing a 50 percent reimbursement for the intern wages. This exciting internship program will offer a mutually beneficial relationship to students and companies alike by providing real-world experiences where both can learn and grow.

The Advantages

Up to $3,600 reimbursement for intern wages
Trained, full-time summer interns will focus on export development
A uniquely tailored scope of work with specific deliverables
Students are mentored and closely supervised by the Ohio Development Services Agency and the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University

The Results

Building export readiness
Identifying new markets
Market-specific research and analysis
Streamlining current export processes and procedures

The Commitment

Companies participating in the program must provide the following:

Strategic commitment to grow an export market
Compensation for internship position
Managerial guidance for the intern
Existing or planned export budget
Participation in program evaluation

For additional information and to register, please contact:

Tim Sword, Global Agriculture Program Manager
Ohio Development Services Agency
Phone: (614) 728-3120
Tim.Sword@development.ohio.gov

Tina Hrabak, Program Coordinator
International Programs Office - CIBER
Phone: (614) 292-0845
Hrabak.4@osu.edu