InternshipsVA Lunch & Learn: Finding & Funding VT Student Talent
Venue: VTCRC Entrepreneur Resource Center, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements, Business Related
Cost: Free

Description:
The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) presents a InternshipsVA Lunch & Learn: Finding & Funding VT Student Talent on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 inside the VTCRC Entrepreneur Resource Center.

Looking to grow your team with top-tier student talent? Join us for an informative Lunch and Learn focused on how to connect with Virginia Tech students and fund your internship programs.

During this session, you will hear from three regional experts:

• Lauren Willis (Assistant Director for Internship Engagement, Virginia Tech): Learn how to utilize Virginia Tech’s Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) and the Student Internship and Co-Op Network to find qualified students.

• Jim Henderson (Director of Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services, Virginia Tech): Discover the intricacies of recruiting on campus, how opportunities differ across colleges, and how VT can support your hiring efforts for internships and post-grad roles.

• Stephanie Byers (Regional Internship Manager, InternshipsVA): Find out how to access InternshipsVA resources, including valuable matching grants for wage reimbursement to directly offset the cost of your internship program.

To register for this free event, visit: https://form.jotform.com/261814598105158.

Do not miss this opportunity to streamline your recruitment process and make hiring more cost-effective.

The VTCRC Entrepreneur Resource Center is located at 2200 Kraft Drive, Suite 1325 in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://res.cloudinary.com/du5lfb5z3/image/upload/v1786119897/748597616_1642222451238370_2481260420514150009_n_dcaimy.jpg.

For more information, visit: http://www.vtcrc.com/entrepreneur-resource-center/ or https://www.facebook.com/vtcrc/.

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