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Intern Connections

Get to know other interns and college students in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Area

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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 metro. 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 319. 

Hosting interns this summer?

Encourage them to sign up for Ignite CR! Registration will kick off in May. Information regarding the program will be sent out to company representatives for interns to register themselves for each event. If you have questions, or have not participated in this program before, please reach out to Laura Seyfer at LSeyfer@cedarrapids.org. 

2025 Ignite CR Schedule

  • Thursday, June 12 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM –Kickoff The Summer @ Big Grove Brewery
  • Thursday, June 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM –Lunch & Learn: How to Maximize Your Internship Experience
  • Thursday, June 26 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM –Music in the Park @ Uptown Marion
  • Thursday, July 10 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM –Regional Mixer with Greater IC @ Pinseekers
  • Thursday, July 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM –Lunch & Learn: Personal Finance
  • Thursday, July 24 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Summit & Sip: Summer Finale @ Mount Trashmore

Are you a student looking for an internship?

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

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