Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Description

UMass Boston is pleased to introduce the Federal Work Study Internship Program (FWSIP): the FWSIP Program is a strategic initiative we are implementing in the Summer 2021  to increase our off-campus internships and we have identified you as a strategic employer partner. Participating employers are eligible to receive between 50-75% off student wages for joining the program. Please read further to see what type of discount your organization is qualified for.

In partnership with the US Department of Education, we are pleased to offer funding support to assist you with hiring qualified UMass Boston student interns.  Did you know that 24/7 Wall St. ranked UMass Boston as the 3rd most diverse 4-year school in the nation? Check out this link to learn more.  We are excited to partner and hope you’ll participate in our Summer 2021 pilot program.  Discover UMass Boston talent through the FWS Internship Program!  

Read on for more details about the FWSIP, and reply with your interest ASAP to become a founding partner! 

• FWSIP Summer 2021 - Employer Info Session: April 27^th from 12pm-1:30pm | Click HERE to Register! | Drop in anytime to learn more…
• FWSIP Summer 2021 - Employer Info Session: April 29^th from 3:30pm-4:30pm | Click HERE to Register! | Drop in anytime to learn more…

The FWS Internship Program supports employers in subsidizing student wages for off-campus internships. 

The Department of Education has chosen UMass Boston as a Federal Work Study (FWS) Experimental Site. This experiment grants waivers to specific Federal Work Study regulations to increase opportunities for academic/career related internships. 

PROGRAM DETAILS:  

Program Goals: 

• Increase partnerships between UMass Boston and industry 
• Improve college retention and completion rates among UMass Boston students 
• Reduce student debt levels 
• Improve post-graduate employment outcomes 

Financial Coverage of Internships: FWS funds can be used to cover the following costs: 

• For-profit organizations: 50% of student wages 
• Non-profit/government/qualifying small businesses: 75% of student wages 

Students are paid through UMass Boston paychecks. Organizations will receive an invoice on their wage share contributions. 

Individual or Cohort Model: Employers can hire an individual intern or hire a group/cohort of students 

PROGRAM OPTIONS*:

• Summer Internship: June 2021 – August 2021 (Potential extension option into fall)
• Announcing: FWSIP Fall Internship: September 2021 – December 2021 (Potential extension option into spring 2022)
• Announcing: FWSIP Spring Internship: January 2022 – May 2022 (Potential extension option into summer 2022)

*Start dates and weeks are flexible, but must be acknowledged upon contractual agreement between all parties 

RESTRICTIONS:

• Internship placements cannot be used to fill or displace designated FTE (full-time equivalent) positions or employees.   

DEADLINE TO EXPRESS INTEREST:

• All other inquiries will be assessed on a rolling basis until the program is filled 
• Employers will be notified of next steps as soon as they indicate interest in the program 

CONTACT: Matt “PK” Power-Koch, Manager of University Internships at: Click here to show mail address or call 617-287-5519 if you are interested in participating in the Federal Work Study Internship Program and to receive more information.

Registration fee

Free