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            • Interns Encounter: Wilmington's Summer Intern Experience

               

            • Are you ready to elevate the experience for your summer interns to new heights? Look no further than Interns Encounter-Wilmington's Summer Intern Experience! Our program is not an internship; we are offering dynamic supplementary content designed to empower your company's interns with the skills, connections, and insights needed to succeed in today's competitive professional landscape.

              Attendees will embark on a transformative adventure filled with hands-on learning, networking events, and immersive experiences. From engaging workshops led by industry experts to captivating excursions showcasing Wilmington's rich history and culture, every moment is an opportunity to expand your intern's horizons and make lasting connections. Whether they're interested in business, technology, arts, or environmental sustainability, our program offers something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable summer where they'll gain valuable skills and insights and forge lifelong friendships and connections that will propel their careers with your companies forward. 

              The deadline to apply for the Summer 2025 cohort is Friday, May 23 at 11:59 pm.

            • About the Program

            • Session Topics Session Topics

              Interns Encounter Wilmington is a dynamic summer program designed to help our business community attract and retain top talent by immersing interns in the best of the Greater Wilmington Area. Through curated experiences, interns will:

              ✅ Build a strong connection to our region
              ✅ Strengthen their sense of belonging
              ✅ Embrace a well-rounded work-life balance
              ✅ Forge lasting relationships with fellow young professionals

              The program’s core experience unfolds across 4 half-day key threads—Social, Networking, Arts & Culture, with exciting supplementary offerings to ensure every intern finds their place in Wilmington’s vibrant community.

            • Session Dates and Times Session Dates and Times

              Day 1

              		 June 10 9am-1pm

              Our Cohort & Community Engagement

              9:00-10:30       Welcome, Our Cohort, Mentoring Network Young Professionals [Chamber]

              11:00-1:00       Volunteer & Lunch [Foodbank]
              Day 2 June 24 2-7pm

              Coastal Experience

              2:00-5:00         Sustaining our Coastline [Coastal Federation]

              5:30-7:00         Hospitality Industry & Sunset Cruise [Trailborn Surf & Sound]
              Day 3 July 8 9am-1pm

              Our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

              9:00-10:30       Entrepreneurs & Developing Business [UNCW CIE]

              11:00-1:00       Channel, LOB | Lunch at Slice-of-Life [106 Market St]
              Day 4 July 22 2-7pm

              Riverwalk & Cargo District

              2:00-4:00         Leadership Profile: personality, communication, work style [Chamber]

                Team Building-River Walk

                4:30 River taxi from Chamber to Cargo

              5:00-7:00         Scavenger Hunt [Cargo District] | Celebration

            • Ideal Candidate Ideal Candidate

              We're looking for individuals interning in Wilmington this summer (2025) who are eager to immerse themselves in the local community. Our ideal candidates are driven to learn more about and actively engage with the Wilmington community. They should also be motivated to enhance their professional development and leadership abilities. Networking is an important aspect of this program, so candidates who are enthusiastic about expanding their professional connections are encouraged to apply.

              Apply today!

            • Cost Cost

              Participation in the Encounter Wilmington Internship Program costs $550, which includes all program expenses such as meals, materials, facilitator fees, and beverages. Employers are encouraged to cover the tuition cost for their interns.