PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Experience, skill-building, and employer partnerships.
SANS supports paid internship opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and works with participating employers.
About the program
The internship program provides up to 1,040 hours per year per intern. Internships are intended to support practical workplace experience and skill development.
Employers are not required to hire an intern at the end of the internship, but are encouraged to consider doing so.
Intern wages are administered through the designated Financial Management Service (FMS), as applicable to the placement.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the internship?
Up to 1,040 hours per year per intern.
Must an employer hire the intern afterward?
No. Hiring is encouraged but not required.
Who pays the intern?
Payment is handled through the designated Financial Management Service (FMS).