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Chicago Subsidized Intern Program

About Folio

Folio is on a mission to make exceptional internships effortless. We aggregate hundreds of wage subsidy programs from governments, universities, and NGOs, then stack them all in one place so employers save money while students earn full wages. Folio also provides hard and soft skills training before matching students with career-aligned opportunities, ensuring they'll do their best work and are ready to contribute on Day 1.

About the Summer Program

Folio has teamed up with Shorelight to place hundreds of pre-vetted, wage-subsidized interns at companies in Chicago. These are 10 week, in-person (or hybrid) summer internships. The employer wage contribution is only $5-$10/hr, and Folio's normal platform fee has been waived thanks to an educational sponsor.

How does it work?

1. Register your interest and let us know what type of talent you'd like to work with this summer.
2. After the students complete training, they'll be matched with your job openings.
3. You'll have a few days to review the candidate profiles, including resume and examples of previous work, before deciding to interview or pass on the candidate.
4. Once a candidate is successfully matched and approved for hire, you'll onboard them like any new hire and prepare them with goals, deliverables, and daily tasks.

Is it really that easy?

Yes! You'll work with the intern like a traditional employee, setting goals and tracking deliverables. There are no other reporting needs or requirements on your end. The student will input their hours on the Folio platform where you will be able to review and pay, no need to onboard onto your payroll or handle taxes.

Have more questions?

Schedule some time to speak to someone at Folio here

Interested in participating as an employer?

Add your information here and we'll reach out via email to confirm. We'll be matching students in May for a June 2 start date. Completing this form does not obligate you to hire an intern.

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How many interns are you interested in hiring?

For what types of roles?

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