ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program for Young Adults (18-26): Registration Required                                

The ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program is made possible through a generous grant from the ARCONIC Foundation. It is provided by the Institute of International Education, Blount Partnership, Blount County Public Library and Blount County Friends of the Library.

Paid Internship Program for Young Adults Interested in Manufacturing Careers:

Are you between the ages of 18 – 26 and would you like to get paid to intern at a local manufacturer? Join us June 24 through August 2, 2019 to gain training and real-world, hands-on manufacturing experience with the possibility of getting hired permanently. Spaces are limited and registration is required.  Contact Jackie Taylor-Tente with questions and to register, at 865-680-7668 or jackie@jataylor.net   For more information go to bcpl.populr.me/arconic-internship-program   Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The program consists of three components:

1)      June 24 – July 12:  3 weeks of Workforce Readiness Training (60 hours)

• Training will run 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During this time participants will receive training in skills needed to obtain and maintain a job in the manufacturing field. Participants will receive a $300 stipend upon completion of this component.

2)      July 15 – July 26:  100 hours of hands-on manufacturing experience interning with a Blount County manufacturer

• The Internship will be at a local manufacturer where participants will be paid $10/hr. for 100 hours, get hands-on job experience, and potentially get certifications such as forklift operation.

3)      July 31, August 1 and 2:  3 half-days of Follow-up, Career Fair and Graduation

• Participants then return for Follow-up, Career Fair and Graduation. Participants will receive a $60 stipend upon completion of this component.

Participants must complete all three components.