Startups tap unique tech internship program to speed, advance growth
Being proactive and thinking long term for talent needs is a crucial strategy for today’s tech leaders, and programs like TechPoint’s Xtern program are proving value by addressing talent needs for companies large and small. Recruitment is already underway for the internship program’s 10th summer. We spoke with three first-time employers from the Xtern class of […]
Unique Internship Program Opens Opportunities for STEM Students with Disabilities
Finding valuable summer internship experiences in STEM career fields can be difficult for students during their first two years of college. The challenges are compounded for students with physical disabilities. However, they didn’t stop four Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students from getting paid opportunities this summer with Eli Lilly & Company, Cummins Inc., Eskenazi Health, and […]
Addressing The Challenge of Hiring Mid-Career Tech Professionals
Many employers report that attracting, hiring and retaining middle-career level talent is their greatest current challenge. In July 2022, 50 percent of tech and tech-related job openings in Indiana were for mid-career roles requesting three-to-five years of experience. Employers state that, while attracting sufficient entry-level talent can be challenging, hiring qualified talent into middle skills […]