Connecticut HB05478 supports internship opportunities through stipends, quality seals, and grants.

Connecticut HB05478 establishes programs to support internship opportunities. It requires the University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education to provide stipends to Pell Grant-receiving students pursuing internships. The bill mandates the creation of a state quality seal for internship programs, identifying qualities such as mentorship and clear communication of expectations. It also extends the human capital investment tax credit for salaries paid to interns and establishes a grant program for nonprofits to offset intern salary costs.

Connecticut HB05478 supports internship opportunities through stipends, quality seals, and grants.

Connecticut HB05478 establishes programs to support internship opportunities. It requires the University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education to provide stipends to Pell Grant-receiving students pursuing internships. The bill mandates the creation of a state quality seal for internship programs, identifying qualities such as mentorship and clear communication of expectations. It also extends the human capital investment tax credit for salaries paid to interns and establishes a grant program for nonprofits to offset intern salary costs.