INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

Opportunities For All

Summer Internship Porgram

Opportunities For All (OFA), a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the third year of the Summer Internship program. This eight-week program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have a diverse intern for the summer. Providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the professional work world not only benefits employers, it contributes to the overall growth of the community and economy. In its first two years, 2021 & 2022, the OFA Summer Internship program successfully placed 43 interns with 17 local businesses. Over the course of the program, interns will experience a business environment and explore different career opportunities within departments. Intern applicants must be a High School graduate or older. Employers involved in the program must be Sarasota Chamber members.

Intern Benefits

• Industry Exposure

• Work Experience

• Networking Opportunities

• Education Enhancement

• Resume Builder

Employer Benefits

• Mentor a Young Adult

• Opportunity for Diversity

• Gaining a New Perspective

• Promotes Innovation and Creativity

Interested employers and interns can apply on the Sarasota Chamber website. For more information or to learn more about the Opportunities For All program, please reach out to Melanie Lavender, Opportunities For All Manager, at mlavender@sarasotachamber.com.

This experience is fully funded by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce through the Opportunities For All grant provided by Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.