Intern Funding Policies
 

Consortium sites provide funds for intern stipends, in-service training, supplies, etc. Contracts are arranged with participating agencies so that each agency contributes to the Consortium fund which is administered through the Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative.  Interns are considered term student employees and are not eligible for fringe benefits.   The base salary for a full-time intern during the 2006-2007 internship year is $19,100 with one exception unique to the 2006-2007 internship year.  Holidays are determined by the individual sites.  Insurance benefits have not been available, however during the 2008-2009 internship year the Consortium will be offering a short term individual health insurance plan that has different levels of coverage and different deductible options to choose from.  The number of funded internships will depend upon monies available.  There were six (6) funded internships for the 2007-2008 internship year. The base salary for a full time internship in 2007-2008 was $21,100.  During the 2008-2009 internship year there are six (6) funded internships and the base salary for this year is $23,100.