Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
Experience Works! PLUS
Experience Works! PLUS is an internship program coordinating opportunities for Westmoreland County and Fayette County young adults fulfilling unpaid internship opportunities with local organizations.
- The benefit for students: gaining paid, relevant career experience in their field of study to prepare them for the workforce.
- The benefit for organizations: hosting a low-cost intern to support operations and the area’s future workforce.
Enrollment Notice
Experience Works! PLUS currently has limited slots available for internships of all fields for the 2026 summer semester. Priority will be given to high priority occupations, including those in AI, IT, robotics, and manufacturing. Please note: funding may be county-specific.
Interested? Email ewp@westfaywib.org for more details.
NEW Program Component: Note for Employers
Experience Works! PLUS will be implementing a cost-sharing model starting summer 2026. This model will require worksite applicants to submit a monetary contribution in order to enroll their internship experience in the program.
While the WFWIB will work to establish an amount that is as accessible as possible, it is encouraged for organizations to evaluate if they would be able to meet this requirement.
More information will be released as details are finalized.
Submit Resumes, Applications, & Internship Job Descriptions to EWP@westfaywib.org!
Eligibility
Check to see if you’re eligible to participate in the Experience Works! PLUS program!
Interns
- Must be 18-24 years old
- Must be currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution or a high school senior
- Must be a resident of Westmoreland County or Fayette County
- Must seek an internship that closely aligns with your postsecondary major or career focus
- Learn more by reading the Experience Works! PLUS Handbook
Email EWP@westfaywib.org to apply today!
Worksites
- Must be located in or regionally close to Westmoreland County or Fayette County
- Can be either a for-profit or non-profit organization
- Cannot engage in work that is political or religious in nature
- Interns cannot be directly or indirectly supervised by a family member
- Must provide an internship opportunity that closely aligns with the student’s postsecondary major or area of career focus
- Learn more by reading the Experience Works! PLUS Handbook
Email EWP@westfaywib.org to apply today!
Over
110
Internships Supported
Earn at least
$15.00/hour
as an intern
More than
65
worksites assisted
Program Process & Timeline
Application Submission
Both the intern and worksite must submit all application pieces before moving forward.
Onboarding
It takes about one to two weeks to complete onboarding.
Approval Email
After the review of the submitted application pieces and the completion of onboarding, the WFWIB will evaluate all materials to ensure the opportunity aligns with the Experience Works! PLUS program. It takes about one week before an approval email is sent.
Intern Begins
A confirmation form will be sent following approval indicating the intern’s participation has officially begun.
Midway Check
The midway check will take place about four to five weeks after the intern starts.
Exit Program
Program completion will be about four to five weeks after the midway check.
“From this internship experience, I valued meeting people and developing connections, finding where I felt like I belonged, and finding a group of people who made me realize I’m supposed to want to come to work every day.”
– Jordan | 2022 Experience Works! PLUS
Available Internships
For students still searching for the perfect internship, check out our list below! If interested in any of the opportunities, please reach out to EWP@westfaywib.org to learn more.
Spring 2026:
Summer 2026:
- Administrative Assistant – Environmental and/or Nonprofit Business Opportunities (Scottdale, PA)
- Conservation Intern (Greensburg, PA)
- Event Planning & Marketing Intern (Latrobe, PA)
- Information Technology Intern (Mount Pleasant, PA)
- Marketing and Communications Intern (Greensburg, PA)
- Museum Education Intern (Scottdale, PA)
- Museum Trainee (Greensburg, PA)
- Public History Intern (Laughlintown, PA)
- Sponsorship & Event Coordinator (Latrobe, PA)
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Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
145 Pavilion Lane,
Youngwood, PA 15697
724.755.2145 | TTY: 724.925.3243
info@westfaywib.org
Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For federal funding information, visit westfaywib.org/resources/.