Equip your company and your interns with a clear, professional foundation—this Technical/IT Internship Agreement Template defines responsibilities, expectations, and protections to ensure a smooth working partnership in the tech field.
Key Components of This Internship Agreement
- Internship Roles & Responsibilities
Define clearly what the Intern will do (software development, system support, documentation, etc.), and outline what the Company must provide (tools, supervision, safe work environment). - Learning Objectives & Skills Development
Show what technical and professional growth the Intern is expected to gain: coding, debugging, network management, technical documentation, etc. - Compensation, Duration & Work Schedule
Specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid, length of the internship, the working hours or hybrid/remote arrangement, and supervisor info. - Confidentiality & Data Security
Strong clauses to protect Company’s proprietary info, policies for data handling, adherence to cybersecurity standards. - Intellectual Property & Ownership
Stipulation that any code, inventions, or deliverables created during the internship are owned by the Company—unless otherwise agreed. - Termination & Notice
Conditions under which either party may end the agreement, notice periods, what constitutes grounds for immediate termination (e.g. breach of policy or misconduct).
Why Use This Agreement?
- Clarity & Accountability – Everyone knows in advance what’s expected: Intern, Company, supervisor.
- Legal Protection – Safeguards for intellectual property and confidentiality that are critical in IT/tech settings.
- Structured Learning – Helps ensure the internship is beneficial for both sides: skill-building for the Intern, productivity for the Company.
- Professionalism – Shows that your organization takes internships seriously, which helps in attracting better candidates and maintaining reputation.
How to Use This Template
- Download and open in Word or any compatible editor.
- Fill in company-name, intern name, dates, supervisor name, and any company-specific policies (e.g. data security policy, office hours, remote work rules).
- Review with legal or HR (if you have them) to make sure local labor laws or internships regulations are being followed.
- Sign by both parties before the internship commences, and keep a copy on file for reference.
