Texas Intern Network

The Texas Intern Network (previously Texas Internship Challenge) is a signature initiative of the Tri-Agency. It helps connect talented Texas students with local employers. The program's mission is to:

• Help students start their careers and help employers find great candidates through a free internship-focused website.
• Connect students and employers through a conference series, as well as a LinkedIn group. 

This program was recommended to Governor Greg Abbot by the Texas Workfroce Commission (TWC), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The Texas Intern Network Portal: Your One-Stop-Shop

The Texas Intern Network website is a free site for Texas students and employers. It lists paid and school-credit internships across the state. The enhanced site is more streamlined for users. 

Texas Intern Network: Your Future Starts Here

Watch this video to see how the website connects students to top internships and how its digital tools help sharpen your skills. 

Benefits for Students and Intern Seekers

Texas Intern Network is here to help students succeed. This website has free tools for you:

• Better Job Search: Use the upgraded search tool to quickly find jobs by industry, location, and role type.
• Big Interview: Practice your interview skills with interactive tools so you can speak with confidence.
• Big Resume: Build a clean, professional resume that improves readability and establishes credibility.
• Cover Letter Maker: Quickly create a custom cover letter for every job application.

Benefits for Employers

For Texas businesses looking to hire local talent, the website is a powerful tool to find and review candidates:

• Better Candidate Search: Use advanced search filters to find students who fit your exact needs.
• Integrated Tools: Review applicants who have already used the site's resume and interview prep tools, ensuring you get polished and ready candidates.

TXWORKS Benefits for Employers

In partnership with the THECB and the Texas Working Off-Campus: Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills Internship Program (TXWORKS), Texas employers can get state money to help pay undergraduate interns.

• State Funding: In 2024 – 2025, the state will pay $15 per hour toward an eligible internship.
• Employer Match: Employers match that $15 per hour. This creates a highly competitive $30-per-hour job for the student while keeping costs low for the business.

Texas Intern Network Conference Series

Through this initiative, TWC and partners host a free conference series. These events connect students with employers to get career advice and build professional networks. Students have the chance to get feedback on their interview skills, learn best practices from industry leaders, and talk with local employers about their internship programs. 

Texas Intern Network: Connecting Employers + Tomorrow's Talent

Discover how the Texas Intern Network is transforming careers and companies!

Join the Texas Intern Network LinkedIn Group

If you are a student, a current or former intern, or a Texas employer, this group is for you! It is a great place to meet people, build professional relationships, and find new opportunities. Join the group for updates, events, and networking conversations. Join the Texas Intern Network LinkedIn Group here.

Texas Intern Network Portal Video Resources

Master the Big Interview on Texas Intern Network

Watch this video to learn how the Big Interview tool prepares students with expert lessons and real-world practice.

Intern Registration with the Texas Intern Network
 

Employer Registration with Texas Intern Network