Work Experience Internship Program

The Work Experience Internship in Grand Junction, CO is a short-term, paid work activity, which provides an individual with the opportunity to acquire the skill and knowledge necessary to perform a job.

Wages are paid directly to the individual intern through the Mesa County Workforce Center. Approved funding is provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant.

Participants Receive:

• Instruction in workplace skills, goals, and structure
• Exposure to various aspects of an industry
• Individual case management throughout the experience
• Payment for all hours worked 

Businesses Receive:

• Fully funded intern bringing fresh perspectives into the workplace
• Assistance recruiting and screening internship participants
• Support from Workforce Center case managers throughout experience
• Final decision on selecting internship candidates for interview and hire
• Opportunity to give back to the community and invest time in training our workforce

The Work Experience Internship in Grand Junction is a collaborative activity involving the employer and the Mesa County Workforce Center engaging in workforce development. 

Participants must be enrolled in our program prior to starting a work based learning or training opportunity, this process typically takes 1-2 weeks. All employers and participants must be registered with Connecting Colorado.