Connecting the rising generation to modern technology.

The CSI Connect internship program is an initiative that exposes students in underserved Jacksonville communities to technology careers, professional training, and life-changing opportunities. The objective is to provide students with meaningful and practical work experiences that complement their interests and position them for lucrative jobs in the technology industry.

The interns obtain hands-on experience, supporting CSI’s overall IT operations. The program concentrates on an array of specializations such as help desk support, software development, enterprise resource planning, system administration, infrastructure, and security.

The CSI Connect internship program is an initiative that exposes students in underserved Jacksonville communities to technology careers, professional training, and life-changing opportunities. The objective is to provide students with meaningful and practical work experiences that complement their interests and position them for lucrative jobs in the technology industry.

The interns obtain hands-on experience, supporting CSI’s overall IT operations. The program concentrates on an array of specializations such as help desk support, software development, enterprise resource planning, system administration, infrastructure, and security.

The CSI Connect internship program is an initiative that exposes students in underserved Jacksonville communities to technology careers, professional training, and life-changing opportunities. The objective is to provide students with meaningful and practical work experiences that complement their interests and position them for lucrative jobs in the technology industry.

The interns obtain hands-on experience, supporting CSI’s overall IT operations. The program concentrates on an array of specializations such as help desk support, software development, enterprise resource planning, system administration, infrastructure, and security.

How we started

CSI Connect was birthed after winning a global CEO challenge. The contest was to introduce an initiative that answers, “how to create new ways of doing business, how to close the economic divide, and how to celebrate diversity & inclusion.” Out of 10 co-ops, our initiative won! It was then mandated that the other companies implement our model. The impact will increase minority representation in the IT industry globally including Amsterdam, Japan, Europe, Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Our Mission

To increase the minority representation within the field of technology by educating and exposing students in our underserved communities to tech careers, professional and leadership training, and real-world experience.

Our Vision

Provide these diverse students with meaningful and practical work experiences to complement their educational studies and enhance their academic experience. In addition, leverage the program to create a pipeline of diverse talent prepared to compete for key placements within CSI Companies.

The Program

Each Intern is paired with a mentor in the IT department based on their college major.
On top of shadowing their mentor and assisting with daily tasks, interns participate in weekly interactive sessions:

Leadership Talk Tuesdays

Interns heard stories from CSI executives and other special guests about their road to success.

Wisdom Wednesdays

To learn and practice soft skills, interns attend professional leadership presentations presented by a certified life coach and D&I expert.

Think Fit Thursdays

Health and wellbeing take priority at CSI. Interns participate in exercise sessions that focus on strengthening the mind and body.

Financial Literacy Fridays

Finance experts educate interns on the importance of credit and how to budget.

THE CSI INTERN EXPERIENCE

The Intern Experience

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Intern Testimonial | Noah Alton

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2022 Intern Experience

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"My time at CSI was unique, I worked on projects and assignments I wouldn’t have done anywhere else. The culture and people were amazing and I’m honored to have been given this opportunity."

“This experience with CSI Connect has taught me so much about the importance of not only technical skills but also soft skills. CSI Connect has been so much more than just learning IT skills, it has been an opportunity for growth and development in all aspects. Overall, the CSI Connect Program was the best thing that’s happened to me all year.”

"My experience as a tech intern at CSI was eye-opening. It was the kind of hands-on experience I needed to catapult my career in tech. I gained a range of valuable skills both related to my tech background and nuggets of wisdom I gained along the way with the help of my mentors. The more effort I put into this program the more I reaped the benefits, everyone is willing to teach as long as I was willing to learn. Truly an amazingly unique experience!!!"

This internship helped me learn and implement the skills I learned in school and deploy it in the real world within the computing field. The Tech talks, Wisdom talks and the open door policy CSI offers extended exposure to network with other people from all types of backgrounds. My favorite thing at CSI is the people; it feels like we are one big family."

Become a CSI Connect Partner!

CSI Companies partners with all four local colleges and universities to build a pipeline of strong diverse candidates. We want to connect with your company to provide the best and brightest interns Northeast Florida has to provide.