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Intern Connections

Get to know other interns and college students in the Cedar Rapids region

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KEEP IT LOCAL

Opportunities for interns to meet, connect and network

Ignite CR is a program for college students and interns working in the Cedar Rapids region. This summer event series gives students the opportunity to meet one another, explore our incredible culture, connect with young professionals, and imagine a future for themselves in the region. 

Thank You to our Program Sponsor

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Kickoff Sponsor

IgniteCR 2026 Schedule

June 10 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Pickle Palace, 101 1st Ave. SW
Summer Kickoff Event: Opening the Door to New Connections!
Connect with other area interns! Open the door to new connections and a summer of opportunities! Step in with curiosity and leave with connections to others  your age spending the summer in the Cedar Rapids Region!

June 11 – June 30
Decorate Your Door Competition: Unlock Appreciation!
Recognize your workplace! By providing you with your internship opportunity this summer, your workplace has opened doors for you! Transform your office door/cubicle/desk into a creative tribute in their honor! Ideas are endless! Entries will be voted on (virtually) between July 6-13; the winner (and their company) will get a visit from the Dirty Dough Mobile on July 31st!  

July 9 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. | PinSocial, 1515 Andersen Pl., Tiffin
Pin Social & Perspectives – Unlock New Perspectives!
Unlock new perspectives and gain real world insight from people who turned their internships into opportunities of professional growth and the start of a successful career!

July 23 | 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. | TrueNorth Companies, 500 1st St. SE
Elevate & Celebrate: Unlock Your Potential
Unlock Your Potential with inspirational speaker Dr. Claire Musleman to build confidence and develop meaningful professional experiences! Then celebrate your internship success with games, networking, and a fun send off!

Download the Schedule Card for info and fun things to do this summer!

IgniteCR Schedule card with information and fun things to do this summer!

Hosting interns this summer?

Make sure your interns get registered for Ignite CR!  Information regarding the program will be sent out to company representatives in May and can be found above.  If you have questions, or have not participated in this program before, please reach out by filling out the contact form. 

Are you a student looking for an internship?

Check out this list of companies with internship programs in the Cedar Rapids region! 

Internship Opportunities

Need Interns?

We recommend posting your internships and jobs to Handshake, a national platform that connects you with college students locally in Iowa and across the country. Learn more about Handshake. 

If you’d like to connect with Iowa State University students, create an account on CyHire.
CyHire is a platform exclusively for ISU students to find job and internship opportunities. 

Workplace Learning Connection (high school internships) 

https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/partners-volunteers