The Eastern Shore Chamber Foundation presents the Eastern Shore Bridge–Connecting you to hands-on industry experience, bridging the gap between education and career.
In partnership with Innovate Alabama, AIDT, and the Baldwin County School System, Bridge connects students with real-world training and workforce opportunities. By linking education with industry, students can navigate their future and set sail toward success.
INTERNS
Set Sail Toward Your Future.
Bridge isn’t just an internship—it’s your path to a successful career. Through paid internships, you'll gain valuable skills and industry exposure that will set you apart when entering the workforce.
Earn While You Learn
Get paid $15/hour while gaining real-world experience.
Explore High-Demand Careers
Work in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, business, and more.
Exclusive Maritime Training Opportunities
Participate in free welding and structural fitting classes at AIDT Maritime Training Center, while getting paid.
Workplace Readiness Training
Develop resume-building, goal-setting, and professional communication skills before your internship even begins.
Personalized Mentorship
Receive weekly career guidance and feedback from an industry professional.
Networking & Future Job Opportunities
Build relationships with top employers who are actively looking for talent.
Overcome Barriers to Employment
This program is designed to support students, by providing structured, career-focused experiences.
Internship Opportunity
Ready to gain hands-on experience?
employers
Build Your Workforce Pipeline. Make an Impact.
Bridge is an opportunity to invest in the future workforce while meeting your company’s immediate and long-term hiring needs. By participating, you’ll gain access to motivated, pre-screened student interns and help shape the next generation of industry leaders.
Access Skilled, Motivated Interns
Connect with work-ready high school students trained in essential workplace skills.
Develop Your Future Workforce Pipeline
Engage with potential future employees, reducing hiring and training costs down the road.
Enhance Your Company’s Community Presence
Showcase your commitment to education, workforce development, and economic growth.
Support Alabama’s Innovation Economy
Help address industry skills gaps and strengthen regional talent retention.
Increase Productivity
Interns bring new energy, ideas, and skills to your business, contributing to your organization’s success.
Strengthen Employee Engagement
Offering mentorship opportunities can improve employee satisfaction and leadership skills within your company.
Low-Risk, High-Reward Investment
With pre-internship training provided by Bridge, interns arrive better prepared to contribute to your workplace.
Find the Right Intern
Interested in hosting an intern?
important dates
2025
April 11
Intern Registration Deadline
2025
June 1
Employer Registration Deadline
2025
August
Internship Start Date
CONTACT
Christopher Lugo
Email clugo@eschamber.com Phone 251-928-6387
Address 327 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL, 36532