The 1st  Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Regional INTERN 'fest' will be held in Omaha Nebraska at the Qwest Convention Center.  This workshop will provide the opportunity for the area's leading Intern programs to match-up with the region's leading Interns. It will also promote and enhance the development of Information Technology Interns and Intern program. The event will be offered at no charge; however, registration will be required. The INTERN 'fest' events will consist of the following:

• a welcome reception  with free pizza and a keynote speech on ""How to launch a career in the IT field through Internship"

•  a contest to find our  'Most Eligible' Information Technology Intern, 

•  a formal 'meet and greet' information exchange with for all prospective interns with the representatives from our leading Intern Programs. This 'mini career fair' for interns only is co-sponsored by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,

• Demonstrations of the AIM Institute online 'Career Link' for Interns

• advisory sessions with Human Resource representatives and school intern programs.

Over 100  Information Technology students and prospective Interns are expected to attend the event.

This will be a lead-in event to the AITPOmaha INFOTEC Information Technology Expo and Conference at QWest Center 16-18 April  2007. All attendees will be provided a free exhibit pass to INFOTEC 2007.(See www.infotec.org for details)

Background: AITP currently has more than 300 student chapter members through a network of  25 student chapters at colleges and universities throughout our AITP Region 4 (Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri ). In addition, any interested prospective intern from the area Universities, Colleges and Technical Schools  will be welcome.

The AITP student program, started in 1968, is designed for students planning careers in information systems or related fields. Complete professional development requires knowledge that goes beyond the classroom, especially with technology changing so rapidly. This event is designed to supplement traditional IT career development by its unique focus on Intern Programs. Students will meet the top IT industry representatives covering the latest industry trends - including the booming IT Defense contractor community at Offutt AFB.  The keynote, the student intern competition, the exhibit area, and the countless networking opportunities with other IT students and professionals will make this a 'must attend' for years to come.