Looking to boost your company’s technology capabilities and talent recruitment efforts? The Ohio Department of Development’s College Technology Internship Program can help. The program is designed for both technology companies and companies that have technology needs. The program reimburses companies 2/3 of the intern’s wages up to $7,500. The next company application period begins August 4.This is your chance to get some great, diverse young talent to work on any number of interesting projects!
Companies need to provide a meaningful internship experience, must have non-residential workspace, and must hire interns as employees (W-2). Companies can hire up to 10 interns for different positions. The minimum wage for interns is $15 per hour but can exceed that amount. The next company application period runs from August 4 — 29. Internships run from November 1 to April 30, 2026.

“Ohio is cultivating top-tier students who are ready to enter the workforce and contribute to Ohio’s growing economy,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “Through the College Technology Internship Program, companies gain more than temporary help – they invest in the future of their organization and help prepare Ohio’s workforce for in-demand jobs.”

Previous interns have had a range of skills and experience, from design and engineering to mathematics and software development. Interns have helped companies develop social media platforms, mobile apps, and websites, new augmented reality and virtual reality technologies, and implement new software to modernize operations and accounting and enhance cybersecurity.