InternFSU: TLH

Through the generous support of FSU’s leadership and administration, the InternFSU: TLH Pilot Program will select 10 local small businesses to each host one paid undergraduate Florida State student intern during the Fall, Spring & Summer semesters. The program's mission is to support local companies in building capacity to host paid high-impact internship opportunities in Tallahassee. 

• Local businesses/companies: submit your application to participate during the Summer 2026 semester here, now until March 2nd, 2026  at 11:59 PM.
  • Information Sessions (via Zoom, no pre-registration necessary) offered: 
    • Monday, February 23rd-Thursday, February 26th > 10:00-10:30 AM
    • Monday, February 23rd-Friday, February 27th > 3:30-4:00 PM
• To qualify for participation in InternFSU: TLH, a company/business must be:
  • Headquartered in Leon County
  • A for-profit organization
  • Committed to increasing access to paid internships
  • Amenable to participate in all program requirements
  • Eligible to complete the vendor registration process for Florida State University
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  • Please note:
    1. After reviewing local business participation applications, the 10 selected internship sites will be notified no later than Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.
    2. Each selected 10 local small business internship site is eligible to host 1 intern as a part of the InternFSU: TLH program.
• Undergraduate Students: Apply via your NoleNetwork account Wednesday, March 4th through Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 11:59 PM for SUMMER 2026 internships.

The local, off-campus company/business internship site will:

• attend a program orientation session;
• provide a quality off-campus experiential learning opportunity*;
• maintain open lines of communication and continued responsiveness with InternFSU: TLH program staff; 
• schedule regular, ongoing 1:1 mentoring and supervision meetings**;
• fund 100% of the student’s $16/hour wage for a minimum of 120 hours spanning one semester (by hiring the selected intern as a W-2 employee);
• complete Florida State University's vendor registration process;
• host InternFSU: TLH staff for an on-site, in-person mid-semester site visit including the selected InternFSU: TLH intern;
• submit an invoice within two weeks of conclusion of the semester for rebate up to $1500.

            *An InternFSU: TLH experience cannot displace a regular employee position or be predominantly clerical/administrative duties.

            **Supervisors must be full-time staff of the small business that are qualified to provide mentorship, guidance and leadership in the duties/responsibilities and functions of the work projects assigned to the student intern.

The InternFSU: TLH program will:

• provide a hiring framework including position description and advertisement support;
• provide a technology platform to facilitate learning objectives, supervision, and mentorship support, and student recognition through academic transcript notation;
• reimburse selected employers a total of $1,500 to offset participation costs at the conclusion of the semester

Intern Work Dates*:

• Spring 2026: January 7th to April 24th
• Summer 2026: May 11th to July 31st

*InternFSU students should not work during University official holidays, such as Spring Break, Thanksgiving week or finals week. 

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