Internships

The SBDC’s Role
The SBDC provides free, high quality, strictly confidential, one-on-one management and technical assistance and low-cost educational programs to potential and existing small business entrepreneurs throughout Western Massachusetts. We help small business owners with start-up problems, business plan development, financial plan development, marketing and sales strategies, cash flow preparation and analysis, organizational and personnel issues, and other management issues relating to running a small business. The SBDC is part of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Benefits of an Internship at the SBDC
Interns receive valuable hands-on experience in dealing with "real life" small business issues. They have an opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to actual business situations. The SBDC staff has a wealth of experience and knowledge and are happy to share their expertise with interns. Interns get involved in helping small business owners and learn about an assortment of industries, from construction to physical therapy. Internships offer an opportunity for students who want to gain experience in business/financial planning and marketing strategy, or for those who want to learn about starting their own small business.

Description of Duties
Interns work with seasoned professional management counselors and consultants in a wide range of business segments. They participate in counseling sessions, do market research, prepare financial projections and receive practical business experience in the real world. Interns help business owners prepare business plans and financial statements for loan packages to help SBDC clients build and expand their businesses.

Skills Desired
Basic computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Students should desire to learn and be willing to actively participate in consulting sessions as well as day-to-day activities.

For more information on internships, please contact:

Allen Kronick, Senior Management Counselor
Tel: (413) 737-6712 ext. 102
Fax: (413) 737-2312
E-mail: abkronic@msbdc.umass.edu

The Western Regional Office is located at the Scibelli Enterprise Center, One Federal Street in Springfield.