State Partnering With Amazon on Internships

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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indiana Commission For Higher Education and Indiana INTERNnet have announced a partnership with Amazon to provide paid internships for low-income college students throughout Indiana. Amazon has committed to create 100 paid internships in virtual customer service positions.
The collaboration is part of the state’s EARN Indiana work-study program. Students selected for the internships will serve as college customer experience agents and will work up to 20 hours per week.
"We know that students are eager to gain valuable work experience while juggling demanding school schedules," said Dave Guggina, general manager of customer service at Amazon. "That’s why we’re excited to team up with Indiana’s top educational institutions to offer students across the state the flexibility to do both."
The Commission for Higher Education says Amazon’s offer is the largest corporate commitment of paid internships in the state. Students who wish to participate in the program can apply at the Indiana INTERNnet website.