Dig'nIT Internships

The Dig'nIT internship program is your chance to get a step ahead over the summer break. The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene connects Kootenai County teenagers with innovative local businesses for a summer of hands-on learning in a professional setting. The goal is to provide you with a meaningful workplace experience to help inform your decision-making as you prepare for college and high-demand careers. 

Eligibility

• At least 16 years old
• Completing 10th or 11th grades in spring 2020
• Strong interest in STEM fields, especially those relating to:
  
  • Cyber security
  • Graphic design
  • Hardware development and/or repair
  • Programming
  • Web design
• Commit to working 30 hours/week for eight weeks
• No second job or vacations longer than two workdays during the duration of the internship
• Your own transportation

What do you gain from a Dig'nIT Internship?

• $11/hour for 30 hours/week
• A week of orientation at the U of I Coeur d'Alene
• Hands-on experience in STEM careers with innovative local companies. Host sites vary annually, but have included:
  • Intermax
  • Exbabylon
  • Cyber Defense
  • ExtraTech Systems
  • Gizmo-CDA
  • JEB Commerce
  • Say Roar
• Experience shadowing professionals while assisting creatively and physically
• A valuable addition to your resume
• Personal insight on a potential future career

Program Structure

• April 1: Applications open
• May 22: Applications due
• Late May into early June: Interviews held at U of I Coeur d'Alene and interns selected
• June 22-26: Orientation week
• June 29 through Aug. 6: Interns work 30 hours/week at their host sites
• Aug. 7: Intern Showcase featuring individual presentations at U of I Coeur d'Alene

Please note, changes to the program are still possible due to COVID-19. The university and host companies will follow the latest guidelines from the state and local health district. 

If you have questions, contact Dig'nIT Internship Coordinator Juli Anderson at julianaa@uidaho.edu