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Operation Intern

Supports employers in North Dakota by reimbursing internship and apprenticeship costs in priority industries.

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Operation Intern is a North Dakota Department of Commerce workforce program that helps employers pay for interns and apprentices in priority industries. The program is built for energy, advanced manufacturing, value-added agriculture, tourism, technology-based businesses, and autonomous systems, tying public support directly to sectors the state wants to strengthen.

Employers can receive up to $5…

Max award$50K
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Biennial.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.commerce.nd.gov