Be exceptionally prepared to enter the workforce & make a difference in what you do.

The Service to Success Internships are funded through the Yellow Ribbon Advance grant and are designed specifically for military-connected students. This includes veterans, active-duty service members, enlisted personnel, spouses, and dependents. Each year, 15–20 paid internship opportunities are available, offering hands-on experience and on-the-job training in a student’s chosen field. Interns can earn between $17 and $25 per hour, depending on the type of internship. Opportunities are available year-round, with flexible time commitments ranging from 120 to 480 hours.

All students participating in internships are required to complete the Service to Success: Career Readiness Training Program.

For employers, Service to Success offers a no-cost way to host interns, as the grant covers all hourly wages. Participating organizations gain recognition as military-friendly employers and have the chance to play a direct role in developing the region’s future workforce. In addition to building meaningful connections, employers benefit from continued engagement through career fairs, tabling events, info sessions, and mock interviews. The Career Development Center is also available to support internship referrals and facilitate connections between students and employers.

Student Benefits

• Learn & Earn – Earn between $17-25 an hour depending on the internship type.
• Real-world Application –Receive on the job training in your field
• Qualifications – Anyone military-connected; Veterans, current service members, spouses and dependents can qualify.
• Number of Internships – The Yellow Ribbon Advance grant will fund 15-20 positions.
• Length of Time – Internships can run year round, minimum of 120 hours up to 480 hours maximum.

Employer Benefits

• Learn & Earn – Earn between $17-25 an hour depending on the internship type.
• Real-world Application –Receive on the job training in your field
• Qualifications – Anyone military-connected; Veteran, active-duty, enlisted, spouse, or dependent, could qualify.
• Number of Internships – The Yellow Ribbon Advance grant will fund 15-20 positions.
• Length of Time – Internships can run year round, minimum of 120 hours up to 480 hours maximum.

Have questions? Contact Us

Aaron Krenz

Yellow Ribbon Advance Director

Larry Shellito Veteran, Service Member & Family Success Center | Grants & Sponsored Programs Office

Send Email | Phone: 218.477.4101218.477.4101

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As the Yellow Ribbon Advance Director at Minnesota State University Moorhead, I am committ...

As the Yellow Ribbon Advance Director at Minnesota State University Moorhead, I am committed to supporting military-connected students transitioning to successful civilian careers. I collaborate with employers at all levels to secure meaningful job placements and connect students with on-campus career services that translate military experience into career readiness. Off campus, I work to reduce employment barriers by educating employers on the value of military-affiliated talent and coordinate job shadowing and paid internships for military-connected students. Drawing from my own journey as a former MSUM student, Dragon football athlete and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 33 years of service, including three overseas deployments, I bring deep personal insight and dedication to empowering the next generation of Dragon Veteran professionals.

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Danelle Wolnik

Assistant Veterans Resource Outreach Director

Larry Shellito Veteran, Service Member & Family Success Center | Grants & Sponsored Programs Office

Send Email | Phone: 218.477.5931218.477.5931

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Danelle is 24-year Veteran of the North Dakota Army National Guard and is also a military ...

Danelle is 24-year Veteran of the North Dakota Army National Guard and is also a military spouse. She served in various leadership and customer service roles in her fulltime military capacity. Danelle can relate to Veterans, current service members, and military-connected family members. She is passionate about serving the military-connected population at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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Alli Belfiori (She/Her/Hers)

Yellow Ribbon Advance Digital Marketing Specialist

Marketing & Communications | Grants & Sponsored Programs Office

Send Email | Phone: 218.477.2850218.477.2850

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Local Partnerships

If you want to add your business as a local partner with Minnesota State Moorhead send an email to Alli.

YRAdvance: Yellow Ribbon Advance is a community-wide partnership that is designed to support Veterans and military-connected students. Yellow Ribbon Advance is funded by the US Department of Education, as a Congressionally Directed Spending Award of $2.25 million dollars. Award # P116Z230319.

The project contents; however, do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and the reader should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.