**Application deadline extended!**
New deadline to submit: April 30, 2020
Lane County Human Resource Association (LCHRA) is excited to announce that the application for the 2020 Employer Internship Grant is now live. This is a great opportunity for organizations interested in hiring an intern to offset some of the costs, while providing in-depth learning experiences for emerging HR professionals.
This year, we will award three $1,500 employer grants to employers who hire a student to work in a Human Resources capacity under the guidance of an HR professional.
Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain the real-world experience employers seek. For employers, it’s an opportunity to develop a pipeline of experienced HR candidates while taking advantage of the grant. Mentoring an HR intern also contributes to the education and development of future HR professionals.
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“Internship mentors” are also available to answer questions and help with the application process, the requirements associated with the internship grant, and the internship itself. They can be reached at LCHRAinternship@gmail.com.
Timeline:
Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2020.
Recipients notified by May 15, 2020.
Intern must be hired with a start date of no later than October 1, 2020.
Intern must have completed at least 240 hours by December 31, 2020.
Requirements:
Any LCHRA member employer is eligible to apply for the grant.
The minimum duration of internship is 240 hours over the course of 6-12 weeks.
The intern’s start date is no later than October 1 of the calendar year the grant is awarded, and the intern must have completed at least 240 hours by December 31 of that calendar year.
Employers selected to receive a grant must submit a completed Internship Learning Plan for their intern within 10 days of the intern’s start date. If a learning plan is not received the employer forfeits the grant.
The employer and intern will be required to complete a simple performance evaluation at the end of the internship.
Selection Criteria:
The internship committee will select recipient organizations based on the potential for the internship to offer the intern a meaningful learning experience and help the intern develop knowledge and skills related to the HR field.
Preference will be given to internships located in Lane County.
Consideration will be given to those who did not receive a LCHRA grant in the previous year.
Disbursement:
Funds will be paid out upon completion of the internship and after receipt from the employer of the completed intern performance evaluation.