"The most valuable part for me, as a supervisor, was having extra help for a couple of hours a day! It also great to have the student come in and get to work for such a great company-to have real life work experience."

Deidre Rippy
Intel

What BEC Can Offer

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Simple Turn-key Personnel Solution

  • You determine your organization's needs
  • You set the hourly wage rate
  • The BEC locates an intern with the skills and availability that fits your needs

Recruitment and Referral

  • Tap into the BEC's extensive education network
  • Minimize the time and effort it would take your organization to connect with your future employees
  • Capitalize on the 20+ years of experience the BEC has in connecting business and education

Interview Scheduling

  • The BEC coordinates interviews between you and your internship candidates

Employer of Record

  • Once you've chosen the candidate that is right for you, the BEC takes on all employer of record responsibilities including:
    • Drug testing and internship orientation
    • Workers compensation, liability insurance and unemployment coverage
    • All payroll and Human Resource related functions for the intern

Supervisor and Student Support

  • The BEC is with you and your student intern every step of the way, providing ongoing support and guidance in these areas:
    • Handbooks and tips on how to make the most out of the internship experience
    • On-going mentorship to you and your intern to address any issues or concerns
    • Assistance in creating meaningful Learning Objectives to get the most out of the experience

Student Internships Contacts:

Darrin Marks, Student Services Manager, dmarks@becpdx.org, 503-646-0242 x23

Mary Lockamy, Internship Services Manager, hr@becpdx.org, 503-646-0242 x29