MacNest
Do you have a student employment award and are curious about entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture? Do you want to gain experience to use in your academics and toward your future job? Do you want to understand the impact individuals can have on early stage ventures? The Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is excited to announce the MacNest Program. This program offers students experience working remotely with an early stage startup based in the Twin Cities by earning their student employment award during the academic year. Application deadline is Wednesday, October 7 at 8am CT.
Twin Cities startups looking to employ a Mac student – Apply now
MacNest is seeking a diverse set of local startups to be involved in the program. Any venture (NGO, non-profit, foundation, LLC, etc.) that has been in business for 0-5 years is eligible. As a startup who meets the MacNest requirements, you have the chance to hire a highly motivated and intelligent student, and someone else pays for it! Deadline is October 7 at 8m CT.
MacNest Summer Internship Program (more information to come regarding summer 2021)
MacNest provides internships for students to work closely with a founder in a complex, demanding work experience while deepening Macalester’s connections and influence in the Twin Cities startup ecosystem. MacNest Summer is a summer internship program where students receive funding for unpaid internships with Twin Cities startups. Students will receive $5,000 to work 35 hours per week and attend Thursday morning career development workshops to make connections in their internship experience. Watch for more information in Spring 2021!
MacNest Academic Year Program
Student Information Sheet
Student Application
Startup Information Sheet
Startup Application
MacNest Summer Program
Apply with an internship site
Apply without an internship site
Faculty Validation Form
MacNest Student Information Packet + Application Preview
Startup Application
MacNest Startup Application Preview
MacNest Startup Information Sheet
2017 was the inaugural year of the MacNest program hosted in collaboration with the Internship Office and Career Explorations For further questions, please contact Jody Emmings.