BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the second round of Operation Intern.

Operation Intern is a grant program designed to expand the number of internships with North Dakota employers. The program focuses on creating new internships within the state’s targeted industries: energy, advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, tourism, and technology-based businesses. Funding may also be granted for other in-demand occupations.

Eligible employers may receive up to $20,000 per funding round or $40,000 per biennium. Employers are limited to a maximum of five interns for each funding round. Funding can be used for items needed for the intern to perform their internships such as wages, tools and equipment, essential training, or tuition reimbursement. The funding is a one-to-one match. Applications must be received and approved within six weeks prior to the start date of an internship.

More information can be found at belegendary.link/NDInternships.