MAIF Kids Work Business Program
For Businesses
Host high school interns at your company through the Kids Work program and turn your investment in the future into real impact today. Most organizations are looking for ways to build a strong talent pipeline, engage their teams, and give back to the community. Kids Work makes it possible through one meaningful partnership.
By connecting forward-thinking businesses with motivated students and local schools, the program creates structured “learn and earn” experiences that benefit everyone involved. Students gain valuable, real-world skills and career exposure, while your team builds pride, strengthens engagement, and helps shape the next generation of talent.
BUSINESSES
Partner with MAIF Kids Work: Shape the Future Workforce
Short term workforce solution no long-term commitment.
MAIF Kids Work has a paid summer internship program designed to prepare the next generation of talent. Serving rising juniors, seniors, and graduating students, the program combines real‑world job experience, essential soft‑skills training, and mentorship. Through partnerships with businesses, Kids Work builds career pathways while helping employers invest in a skilled, motivated future workforce.
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of high school students and the future of our community. Partner with MAIF Kids Work today and help us build a brighter tomorrow.
Why Partner with Us?
- Provide Internship Opportunities: Offer high school students a paid summer internship at your company, giving them invaluable hands-on experience without the wage cost or benefit obligations.
- Develop Future Talent: Invest in the next generation of skilled workers by providing them with the opportunity to learn and grow within your business. Close the readiness gap by teaching soft skills and industry expectations.
- Community Engagement: Strengthen your ties to the community by supporting local students and contributing to their career readiness. Show community impact and build positive brand visibility.
- Employee Engagement: Create opportunities for your current workforce to mentor and engage with interns, fostering a culture of growth and development.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Event Sponsorship: Support our seminars, workshops, and other events that help students develop essential skills.
- Presenting Sponsorship: Become presenting sponsor of the MAIF Kids Work program and play a pivotal role in its success.
- Pay It Forward Internships: Sponsor internships for students in need, ensuring they have the resources to participate and succeed.
Business Partner Highlights
Simplified Payroll Administration:
- Interns receive workers' permits, insurance, and workers' compensation coverage
- Payroll and taxes managed MAIF and Payroll partner
Uniform reimbursement available - Drug testing if required will be through the employer
Financial Advantages:
- Tax-deductible sponsorships for businesses
- No wage cost or benefit obligations
Comprehensive Support:
- Students must complete up to 160 Hours during the Summer Internship
- Flexible schedules 8-10 week internship,12-20 hrs/week
- Weekly Wednesday Lunch and Learns required for students with MAIF (2 hours of skill development with lunch provided)
Professional Development:
Soft skills training, financial literacy, and ongoing professional development
Skill development in reliability, confidence, communications, leadership, and team building.
Recruitment and Matching:
- Employers can create their own job descriptions, use, change, or grab ideas from provided job descriptions.
- Students interests and skills will be considered with placements.
- Applicant screening by MAIF
Interested In Being A Kids Work Business Partner?
Intersted in sponsoring or partnering with Make An Impact Foundation for our Kids Work program? Would your business like to host an intern, workshop, or site visit? Please contact us below.
Our Current Corporate Impact Partners
Building community through vision!
Our vision at Make An Impact Foundation is to meet the needs of children by identifying worthwhile projects and finding donor partners to help meet each need.
The Make an Impact Foundation (MAIF) serves as a vital connector between businesses and communities, creating opportunities for individuals and organizations to give back to children and families in need. Through our four core pillars My Corporate Impact, MAIF Kids Play, MAIF Kids Learn, and MAIF Kids Work we deliver direct and meaningful impact to those in need through strategic partnerships and community engagement.
Vision: To meet the needs of children by identifying worthwhile projects and finding donor partners to help meet each need.
Mission: The mission of Make An Impact Foundation is to promote the education and well-being of children by identifying those in severe need (homeless, poverty, etc.) as well as those with learning needs, emotional needs, disabilities or disease and creating an opportunity to produce change in their lives.
