Western Regional Office Internships
The Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts SBDC is part of the Isenberg School of Management
at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Western Regional Office is
located at Tower Square in Springfield.
Benefits of an internship:
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
MSBDC 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.
Duties: Interns work with seasoned professional business advisors and consultants in a wide range of business segments. Interns participate in business advisory sessions, do market research, prepare financial projections and receive practical business experience in the real world. Interns also help business owners prepare business plans and financial statements for loan packages to help MSBDC clients build and expand their businesses.
Skills desired: Basic computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Students should have the desire to learn and be willing to actively participate in business advisory sessions, as well as day-to-day activities.
Contact: For more information on internships or
to apply, please contact Allen Kronick at 413-577-1763 or
click here to send
an email.
Slideshow of interns over the years...
