TechPoint set them on tech career paths: How you can follow
For much of the last decade, the talent programs organized by TechPoint have worked to strengthen the state’s talent pipelines, helping the best and brightest find their way to exciting careers in Indiana’s growing tech ecosystem. These programs include Xtern and the Summer Opportunities for Students ( S.O.S.) Challenge (now known at The Pitch), both […]
Reflections On Xtern 2021
Thoughts on a summer like no other from student leaders Every year in the Xtern program the TechPoint Team selects a handful of students to serve as Xtern Leaders. Their purpose is to create meaningful and intentional opportunities, strengthen communication lines and keep a close pulse on overall engagement and sentiment throughout Xtern’s ten-week program. […]
Xtern program expands to Muncie, additional expansion expected
For seven years now, the TechPoint Xtern program has become increasingly popular with college students across the U.S. Applicants have far out-paced the number of positions available from Indianapolis tech companies each year, even as companies outside the capital city wanted and needed young talent. More than 2,000 students from 222 universities and 43 home […]
Xtern talent program exceeds expectations for upcoming 2021 session
Applications to take part in TechPoint’s Xtern program hit an all-time high this year, which means Indiana’s tech community is in for a spectacular Finalist Day on November 13. Student applications to participate in the coveted internship program totaled 2,035, which is an increase of 12% over previous years. Taking the usual recruitment efforts to […]
3 ways to stand out at your internship (or job) in a digital environment
On Thursday, May 28, we held a virtual Coffee Connect for the 2020 Xterns. The group chatted and shared their favorite morning drinks, most of them not being coffee. The students also summed up their feelings on their summer and internships in gifs. During the event, TechPoint’s Talent team gave the Xterns tips to stand […]
College tech talent flocking to thriving Indy ecosystem for summer
What does this mean for companies? TechPoint is once again hosting a spring Xtern Finalist Day to accommodate increased company interest and the outstanding pipeline of talent still eager to get to Indy for an ‘Ultimate Tech Internship Experience’ of their own. Here’s how TechPoint’s Xtern program can help your company with talent needs this […]
