Regional Rising Talent
Internships provide students with invaluable hands-on experiential learning while helping employers develop a robust talent pipeline. Thanks to the generous support of corporate and foundation partners, these programs place students in meaningful roles at regional non-profits, benefiting both the students and the communities they serve.
Empowering Students Through Paid Summer Internships
OFIC is proud to partner with generous donors like The Nord Family Foundation and Employers Health to create valuable paid summer internship opportunities for students. Thanks to the Nord Family Foundation's continued support, internships will once again be available at non-profits in Lorain County. Additionally, Employer's Health has generously funded internships at non-profits in their region (supporting Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne County). These programs provide hands-on experience, professional growth, and pathways to success for students across Ohio.
2025
Internship Luncheon Celebration Recaps
Employers Health Luncheon Recap
The Employers Health Luncheon was held on July 24th where students where recognized and spoke about their experiences at their summer internships. Learn more about the students and scroll through the luncheon gallery below.
Congratulations to hired summer interns.
Thank you, Employers Health for funding these opportunities.
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Olivia
Beacon Charitable Pharmacy
Ashland University
Communications, Digital Marketing -
Aniyah
Canton Symphony Orchestra
The College of Wooster
Music, Music Performance, Math -
Rachael
Domestic Violence Project
Mount Union
Psychology, Communications, Autism Studies -
Aidan
First Tee Canton
Walsh University
Sport Management, Marketing -
Khi
Stark Economic Development Board
Wittenberg University
Political Science, Sociology
Nord Family Foundation Luncheon Recap
The Nord Family Foundation Luncheon was held on July 25th where students where recognized and spoke about their experiences at their summer internships. Learn more about the students and scroll through the luncheon gallery below.
Congratulations to hired summer interns.
Thank you, Nord Family Foundation for funding these opportunities.
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Jack
City Fresh
The College of Wooster
Global Media, Digital Studies -
Alyssa
El Centro
Denison University
International Studies, Spanish -
Jeremiah
Main Street Lorain
Ashland University
Computer Science -
Tatiana
Lorain County Urban League
Ohio Northern University
Marketing -
Brooke
El Centro
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pre-Law, Women & Gender Studies
Student and Organization Testimonials
“Thank you for making the process feel so easy and supportive. I was impressed with the quality and leadership of this year's students. Big thanks to the Nord Family Foundation for the continued financial support for this program initiative that benefits the non-profit organizations, our community of Lorain County, but also the students.”
- Victor Leandry, Executive Director at El Centro de Servicios Sociales, Inc.
Learn more about Alyssa’s internship and her words of gratitude to The Nord Family Foundation
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