Internship Grants - Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Internship Grants support Wyoming businesses and nonprofits with intern wage reimbursement for structured, mentored experiences that help people explore careers and develop occupational skills.
This grant was recently updated
The hiring deadline is now 60 days after the approved application’s Internship Period start date, rather than 60 days after Letter of Agreement execution. Added language limits each individual to one WDTF-funded internship, and the Internship Grant Instructions link was replaced.
Funder: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Due Dates: Rolling (applications at least 15 days before the internship starts)
Funding Amounts: Up to $18/hour in wage reimbursement for up to 960 hours over six months
Summary: Supports Wyoming businesses and nonprofits offering supervised, structured internships that build occupational skills and career experience.
Key Information: Wages are covered only after the Director of DWS executes the grant agreement.
Description
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services administers Internship Grants through its Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF). The program reimburses eligible Wyoming employers for intern wages while they provide short-term, hands-on learning experiences. Internships must help individuals explore a career and develop industry or occupational skills—not simply advance employer operations or replace work routinely performed by regular employees.
Supported experiences combine meaningful assignments with structured or on-the-job training, constructive feedback, and guidance from a qualified mentor. Interns should have opportunities to observe and contribute across the organization, build professional connections, and explore career interests. Participants may include students or workers exploring a career change or new industry.
