Welcome to the Synergy Employer Partner Program at Mercy Works! By joining as a community employer partner, you will have the opportunity to mentor and develop emerging professionals while benefiting from fresh perspectives and dedicated interns.
Why Become a Synergy Workplace Partner?
Synergy is a rigorous 10-week paid internship that places high school and college students into meaningful internship opportunities aligned with their academic interests. This program provides professional mentorship and training, creating a mutually beneficial relationship where both the organization and the student grow and succeed.
Benefits to Employers:
Access to a diverse, talented pool of students from high school to college.
Opportunities to mentor and shape the future workforce.
Exposure to fresh ideas and innovative perspectives.
Stipends covered by Mercy Works, Inc. in partnership with CNY Works, Inc.
Strengthening the local workforce and community engagement.
How It Works
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Mercy Works, Inc. recruits students year-round, collecting detailed portfolios and matching them with employer needs.
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Employers can review candidates and conduct interviews to find the best match.
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Once a match is confirmed, students are prepped for onboarding before starting their internship on June 2 (college) or June 23 (high school).
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Interns contribute to meaningful projects under mentorship while receiving regular feedback and professional development.
“Our partnerships with local
agencies, leadership and
worksite partners bolster our
efforts to effect change at a
local level with our vision-based
internship program.”
Placement Types
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Interns work up to 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday, 7.5 hours/day).
Flexible start and end times.
Weekly video check-ins, virtual team meetings, and use of project management tools.
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Interns report to the workplace on scheduled days.
Hands-on learning experiences with direct mentorship.
Engagement in team meetings and organizational operations.
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Combination of remote and in-person work.
Clear scheduling of remote vs. in-office days.
Flexible but structured expectations for engagement and productivity.
Join Us in Empowering the Future Workforce!
Become a Synergy Employer Partner today and invest in the next generation of professionals while strengthening your team and community.
Community Partners
Thank you to our community partners for joining with us on our mission of inspiring vision, creating opportunity and cultivating purpose to transform lives. Our community partners support our programs through outreach and recruitment, student mentorship, and workplace partnerships.