Internship Program

The Ho-Chunk, Inc. Internship Program offers meaningful work experience for outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and JD/law-seeking students. Interns gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and are trained by field experts in their respective areas. Interns participate in educational sessions led by senior leadership to learn about the complexity of our company and the many divisions we oversee. The program provides valuable summer employment and helps identify potential Tribal members for future full-time opportunities.

Higher Education Scholarships

The Ho-Chunk, Inc. Higher Education Program provides scholarships for four candidates selected for a two-year scholarship to a four-year institution, a two-year college or a technical college. Selected candidates also have the potential for part-time employment with Ho-Chunk, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries during this period.

Career Development Program

Ho-Chunk, Inc. will sponsor interested Winnebago tribal member college students, trade/vocational school students, graduate students, doctoral students, and law students, to attend educational events outside of Winnebago to boost their academic learning and career development.  This can include things such as conferences, workshops, trainings, etc.  The Career Development Program (CDP) may fund travel, registration expenses, and other related expenses.

Academic Development Program

Ho-Chunk, Inc. will sponsor interested Winnebago tribal member students, 7th-12th grade, to attend educational events to boost their academic learning, provide exposure to colleges, schools, and other academic organizations outside of Winnebago, and help gap summer learning loss. The Academic Development Program (ADP) may fund travel, registration expenses, and other related expenses.

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