The Small Business Internship program is a high-impact experience dedicated to placing Poole College of Management undergraduate students in paid summer internships at small business companies in North Carolina counties. Students are matched with small business companies based on their industry and functional role preferences and spend the internship immersed in that community, building both personal and professional relationships.

This impact-driven program gives Poole students a way to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom and gain invaluable on-the-job career readiness skills while having a positive economic impact on small businesses North Carolina.

This full-time, 12-week, paid summer internship program also provides career coaching, professional development workshops, and a process to help translate the skills students learned on the job to future employers. While internships will be individualized, students will spend time connecting and learning with a cohort of their peers who are going through similar rural experiences.

For questions, contact Tyler Wiersma at tjwiersm@ncsu.edu.

Employer Virtual Info Session

Are you a small business interested in becoming an employer partner for this program? Please complete this interest form to receive an invite to the upcoming webinar (July; date TBD) and be added to the email list for additional information.

Employer Testimonials

• “Our student far exceeded our expectations for a summer internship and help on several projects. Their future employer will be lucky to have them!” – Rebecca Larkin, KIOTI
• “This internship match what we were hoping for, in fact, it exceeded our expectations!” –Southern Fabricators, Inc.
• “Our interns quick adaptation to our system and proactive problem-solving enhanced operational efficiency and supported key projects. Their collaborative attitude and fresh ideas fostered a positive team environment, leaving a lasting contribution to our workflow.” – Steve Scott, Tri-State Steel