A Student's Perspective on the Venture Internship Program.

An Opportunity Unlike Any Other.

For undergraduates at the University of Arkansas looking for creative and challenging experiences, this program provided by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is extraordinary.

The Venture Internship Program has been one of the most impactful experiences as an undergraduate. The people here have a passion for creativity and growth that's rare to find.

The Venture Internship Program

"The Venture Intern Program matches talented undergraduate students from the University of Arkansas with startups, entrepreneurship support organizations, and investor networks for semester-long internships and provides training to help them to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments."

The Matchmaking Process

1. Undergraduates whose applications were accepted will create a preferred list from the participating organizations.
2. The organizations will decide which students they would like to interview from the applications and preferred lists.
3. The organizations will offer positions to their preferred candidates until the positions are filled. It is up to the students to accept or decline the offers.

More Than an Internship

Joining the Venture Intern Program gives you access to all of the events hosted by the Office of Entrepreneurship. You'll have the opportunity to meet experts, local business owners and attend guest lectures. You will also have access to the Brewer Family?Entrepreneurship?Hub and McMillon Innovation Studio to study and work on your projects.

Mentoring and Networking

If you are ever unsure about succeeding in your new role, you're never alone. Interns have a Slack server to ask questions and get advice. If you need more professional help, the office hosts expert hours every Friday where you can talk to a wide variety of professionals from different industries.

Workshops and Coffee Talks

As a Venture Intern, you have access to all of the events hosted by the Office of Entrepreneurship. These events are great for learning about new opportunities, industries, and skills like website design, 3D printing, and prototyping.

The Company I Interned With

I had the pleasure of working with Aayush Thakur and Deme Yuan, who founded FR8relay with Akshay Singhin in 2018. During the 14 week program, I worked on various projects that were challenging and rewarding. This internship helped me become more knowledgeable about supply chains and the long-haul trucking industry while broadening my marketing and supply chain management skills.

Is This Program Right for You?

• Are you interested in entrepreneurship? You won't find a better program.
• Want to join a community of young professionals? You'll find them here.
• Are you looking for a part-time job? Interns are paid $15 for 15 hours a week.

If you said yes to those three questions, this program is perfect for you.