The Center for Strategic Information Technology and Security

Interim Internship Listings

While the Center works to create a new website and portal for students, check this page for internship opportunities offered by the Center’s Enterprise Partners.

Current Postings

*NEW* Community Technology Consultant and Trainer
Technical writing with Avalanche Cooperative
Computer and network troubleshooting

Summary of Internship Process for Students

There are two interrelated components of an internship:

The actual work experience itself, which may or may not include compensation from the internship sponsor (employer).
The academic course component, which requires the permission and involvement of a faculty member to supervise and evaluate the learning dimensions of the experience.

These two components are integrated through an internship agreement and formal communication between the student, faculty member and the sponsor supervisor. The educational institution provides the agreement forms needed to set up the internship.

Faculty Involvement

All internships posted on the Center website require enrollment in a faculty-directed, academic course offered at Inver Hills Community College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College or Metropolitan State University. Each institution has varying requirements and agreement forms that need to be completed prior to beginning an internship. Students should contact the designated internship faculty member early in the placement process for more information

Sponsor (employer) Involvement

The internship sponsor (employer) will make the final determination about placement for a particular position. This is based on applicant qualifications and availability, the learning objectives being sought by the applicant, and oftentimes the recommendation of a faculty member.

Where to begin

It’s generally advisable to begin the internship process by working with the supervising faculty member who may also be able to help by identifying potential internship sponsors. But internships can also be initiated by a student who finds an attractive opportunity and then works with a faculty member to structure the academic component.

Summary of Process for Employers

If you have a project or temporary position that requires specific professional or technical skills, an intern may provide the quality, cost-effective results you seek. Contact Don Lewis, employer relations director, at 612.659.7226 to post your position or discuss the possibility of hosting a position.

Office Contact Information
Phone: 612.659.7230
FAX: 612.659.7268
strategic-it @lists.metrostate.edu

Mail
Center for Strategic Information Technology
and Security
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1897

Office Location
Management Education Center
1300 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Become
An Enterprise Partner

Academic Partners
Metropolitan State University
Inver Hills Community College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Center Board of Advisors
Adam McConnell
Program Manager
Navitaire

Kyle Nelson
Director, Sponsored Research
Adventium Labs

Brian Vik
Manager, Network Planning and Architecture
US Bank

Catherine Settani
Executive Director
Community Technology Empowerment Project

Dale Henninger
Senior Consultant
General Mills, Inc

Erik Westgard
Principal Consultant, Enterprise Architecture
AT&T Signature Client Group

John Lallly
Director of Strategic Planning
Office of Enterprise Technology
State of Minnesota

Kevin Wetzel
Principal
3 Key Logic

Mike McKuras
Vice President, Technology Infrastructure Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Peter Hiestand
Senior Network Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc.

Steve Lambrose
President
Coeus Consulting Group

Susan Widdel
Vice President
Supply Chain and Property Services
Xcel Energy

Tom Seiberlich
Regional Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc

Vee Narayan
Sales/Marketing Executive,
HeatSeeker Technology Partners, Inc