Give your students access to meaningful, paid internships that lead to skills, connections, and full-time job offers.
The Southern Hospitality Internship Program partners with top employers across the Great Smoky Mountains region to place students in career-building roles that go far beyond the typical internship experience.
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Help Your Students Launch Their Careers with the Southern Hospitality Internship Program (S.H.I.P.)
What S.H.I.P. Has to Offer
We partner with a growing nationwide network of over 1,000 colleges and universities, including direct collaboration with students from more than 230 institutions who have participated in our program.
What Students Receive
- Competitive Pay: Interns are paid at average market rates
- Housing Support: Help finding or securing housing near their work site
- Professional Development: Access to Hospitality Insights networking and resume building events
Proven Success
- Over 400+ interns hired to date
- Candidates placed in hospitality, management, marketing, culinary arts, HR, accounting, biology, and many more
- Over 30 interns have successfully completed their internships before moving into full-time roles with the same organization
How You Can Help
Advisors play a key role in helping students find the right opportunities.
By referring students to SHIP, you’re connecting them to:
- Paid, hands-on internships in a scenic and welcoming region
- Structured leadership development experiences
- Potential pathways to full-time careers