Monterey Bay Internships is a free resource that helps ease the transition for young adults from higher education

to the workforce.

MBEP staff & interns at Economic Summit, May 2018

"The Monterey Bay Internships website is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate. I refer my students to the site on a regular basis and take pleasure in doing so knowing that it may lead to amazing opportunities whether it

be personally or professionally."

- Janene Avedisian, UCSC Advisor

“I had been looking for an internship during my sophomore year because I knew I needed to gain

experience in the business world. I applied to work for Management Analytics because it appealed to me.

I have learned so much since I've started and I am really enjoying it. Though it can be challenging, I am so grateful

for this opportunity to learn and grow.” - Olivia Quadros

Monterey Workforce Development Board’s

Youth Job Fair,May 2018

"Throughout my time as a student, I have been exposed to the reality that in most cases having a degree is not enough when applying for the

job that you want to get. You need experience, and exposure to how companies operate outside of a textbook.

Interning with Groza Construction has allowed me to build my skills in the professional world, and better develop myself for

future careers." - Nathan Rossi

“My internship has helped me take the next step in my career. It has given me an opportunity to use the skills that I

have learned throughout my studies at CSU Monterey Bay. Now I have valuable experience that I can put on my

resume. I am very grateful for MBI and all the work that it does. I will think back on my internship and all that I learned

throughout the rest of my career.” - Michael Smith

MBI Employer Workshop, February 2019

"Interns bring passion, creativity, and energy that increases capacity so we can deliver on our mission."

- Jacob Martinez, Founder and Executive Director, Digital NEST

Ecology Action intern, Leslie, tabling for CA Green Business

Network

“I found my desired internship in 10 minutes.”

-UC Santa Cruz Student

Western Growers Association Greater Vision: Agricultural Careers in Energy, Sustainability & Technology

October 2018

“I needed some extra help over the summer and decided to try hiring through Monterey Bay Internships.

I could not have been more pleased with the results.

Shortly after my posting, I was presented with multiple qualified candidates. I ended up hiring two of them. I was impressed with their professionalism, insightful questions, and helpful suggestions as well as

their work ethic. Whoever thinks Millennials don't want to work should give MBI a try!”

- Will Allanson, Farmers Insurance Agency

UC Santa Cruz OPERS Festival, September 2018

Over 4,500 Registered Users to date!

As of July 2019

Over1,000

Businesses Registered

Over3,500 Students

RegisteredAs of July 2019

Ecology Action interns, Zaraid

& Leslie, tabling for CA Green Business

Network

815 Current Internships Posted

222 Positions Self-Reported Filled

As of July 2019

PAID internships132

As of July 2019

Interns, MBI Staff & Steering Partners at MBEP Members Mixer, November 2018

MBI is . . “easy, convenient, & research friendly” - Boys & Girls Club Student, September 2018

Internship BenefitsEMPLOYERS STUDENTS

Ongoing pipeline of trained employees

Support / mentor students

Increase productivity

Engage with community

Establish good relationships with local colleges

Determine a career path

Apply knowledge learned in the classroom

Gain valuable work experience to strengthen your resume

Build your network & find mentors

Competitive advantage in the job market

Digital NEST, NEST Flight Conference, October 2018

INTERNSHIPS DRIVEEMPLOYMENT

58% of interns receive at least 1 job offer

Source: NACEWEB.ORG Class of 2019 Student Survey

44%vs.

of non-interns receive at least 1 job offer

$19.05Average HOURLY WAGE

for an intern

Source: NACEWEB.ORG 2019 Internship & Co-op Report

INTERNSHIPS DRIVEEMPLOYMENT

91% of employers require real-world experience

Source: NACEWEB.ORG Job Outlook 2017 Survey

Ecology Action intern, Allison, getting petition

signatures

INTERNSHIPS DRIVEEMPLOYMENT

$53,000

Average median starting salary

Source: NACEWEB.ORG

$34,000Non-InternsInterns

(for private, for-profit companies)

MBEP staff & our intern, Jesus, Economic Summit, May 2018

MBI Employer Workshop at Santa Cruz County Community Foundation, January 2019

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s interns, Nicol & Lisa,

At Economic Summit May 2019

Your Future is Our Business

interns & MBEP staff at Pajaro

Valley High School Career

Expo

Monterey Bay Economic Partnerships

interns, Gabby & Nichol and MBI staff at the DART Symposium,

June 2019

THANK YOUto our 2019 consortium partners!