Employers- learn more about Indiana Wesleyan University’s Enterprise Community Internsip Program

1. Enterprise Community Internship Program(ECIP) work. grow. learn. serve. achieve.

2. Indiana Brain Drain. 46.6% of recent college graduates leave the state annually. Only 28% of Indiana’s workers in the prime age work group of 25-34 have college degrees. This compares to 39% nationally. By 2025 60% of Indiana’s workforce will have to hold college degrees for the Indiana economy to stay productive.

3. ECIP GOAL. Reverse the Indiana Brain Drain by: Increasing Internship Opportunities in Indiana Connect students with Community Service, IWU Alumni Mentors, and local church internship + community connection to Indiana = Increased Graduate Retention

4. work learn grow serve achieve

5. work. We help students find internships working alongside experts in their field and get a glimpse of professional life. We are seeking Employer Partners to accept these high achieving students into their internship programs.

6. learn. Students learn from an IWU alumnus mentor who is currently living and succeeding in Indiana. They get insider advice about their career field from someone who has first-hand experience.

7. grow. Students grow in their faith. We help them find a church within their internship community where they can attend and worship during the summer.

8. serve. Students serve in a local outreach organization. Through our community connections, we help them discover a place to serve that is both meaningful to them and utilizes their unique gifts.

9. achieve. Students receive two free credits in a 300-level course. As an incentive to join the program, IWU has agreed to award these credits at no cost.

10. ECIP Application & Interview Process High Academic Standards Four page Application with Resume Two Professor Recommendations Interview Process Faculty and Staff Review of the candidates Selection

11. prepared. ECIP students are some the best students Indiana Wesleyan University has to offer when they enter an interview with an employer. Prepared to work, learn and contribute in your organization.

12. Enterprise Community Zones The program divides Indiana into six main areas called Enterprise Community Zones The program develops these zones in order to foster relationships and channels with Employers Community organizations Housing entities Cultural, recreational events and facilities

13. Enterprise Community Zones fort wayne. grant county. north indianapolis. west indianapolis. east indianapolis. south indianapolis.

14. About Indiana Wesleyan University

15. A Christ-centered Wesleyan University The largest institution in the Council for Christian Colleges& Universities; the largest private university in Indiana A vibrant, traditional undergraduate campus in Marion, Indiana

16. A pioneer in adult education, online and distributed learning A collection of 14 education centers across the Midwest Ranked among the Best Regional Colleges according to U.S. News & World Report

17. partner. with Indiana Wesleyan University through the Enterprise Community Internship Program Contact Victor Vinluan (765) 677-1883 victor.vinluan@indwes.edu