Registration Now Open: Teen Inclusive Internship Informational Webinar

Registration is now open for the 2025 Teen Inclusive Internship Program webinar. This webinar will introduce attendees to the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funded Wisconsin Teen Inclusive Internship Program.

Last summer, six Wisconsin public libraries participated in the program receiving funding to recruit and hire paid summer teen interns that reflected the diversity of their communities. The interns highlighted and showcased their skills, interests, and experiences by developing and implementing a community focused Connected Learning Project under the guidance of librarian mentors. Participating library mentors learned how to engage and support teens while also creating career pathways to increase diversity in the field of librarianship.

“This is a relatively risk-free way for public libraries to explore an internship and make connections with the teens in their communities.” - 2024 Mentor

For more information on how your library can apply to become one of the participating libraries in this year’s Teen Inclusive Internship Program, register to attend the upcoming informational webinar:

Thursday, February 7, 2025, at 10 a.m.REGISTRATION LINK

In this 2025 Teen Inclusive Internship Informational Webinar, participants will learn about the program’s goals, what is expected of the library, the mentor, and the intern, and how to apply for the program. Up to $2500 in funding is available for each of the Wisconsin public libraries chosen to participate in the program that runs from June 1 to August 31, 2025. This is expected to be a competitive process and not all applications will be accepted into the program.

Presentation slides will be made available to registrants.

Important Dates:

• February 7, 2025 - Informational Webinar at 10 a.m.
• February 7, 2025 - Application open at 1 p.m.
• February 21, 2025 - Application deadline at 4 p.m.
• March 3, 2025 - Applicants notified of award status

For more information or questions, please reach out to the DPI’s Library Services Team Public Library Consultant Jeni Schomber at jeni.schomber@dpi.wi.gov.