Entrepreneurial Internships

An entrepreneurial internship is the solution for students wanting to apply classroom concepts to real-world situations. Entrepreneurial interns typically work 150 hours during a semester for a growth-oriented entrepreneurial company. Most are paid positions. Entrepreneurial internships will appear on transcripts and can be taken for credit or non-credit.

What to Expect

The tasks you will perform as an intern vary according to the needs of the business, but could include any of the following:

• Analyzing customer trends
• Assessing and considering business models
• Conducting a value chain study for an industry/market
• Creating a business plan to support a funding request
• Creating and managing customer retention events
• Defining a project designed to capture a growth opportunity
• Developing a strategy for a product in the marketplace
• Developing advertising copy, marketing materials, interactive media presentations, and public relations messages
• Evaluating the feasibility of a new product, service, or venture
• Designing and executing a social media campaign
• Formulating an action oriented marketing plan
• Performing project assessments to support growth activities

Sign Me Up

For more information or to sign up for an entrepreneurial internship, contact the Smith Career Center at carees@bradley.edu.