DISTILLERY LABS · PEORIA, IL
Build your career
right here.
We match students and recent grads with Peoria-area startups, businesses, and nonprofits that have real projects and a real interest in what you bring.
Partner Network
The program
We make the match. You do the work.
We match students and recent grads with Peoria-area organizations — then step back and let the work speak for itself.
Not a job board
Every application is reviewed by a person. You're placed with a specific partner for specific reasons — not sorted by an algorithm.
Real work, real organizations
Each partner has committed to giving interns actual projects, a point of contact, and something worth putting on a resume.
Rooted in the Peoria region
Every partner is a local organization — chambers, startups, nonprofits, university programs — all doing work that matters here.
How it works
Three steps to your internship.
Apply in about 8 minutes
Tell us your skills, interests, and goals. No resume required — just honest answers.
We find your match
Our team reviews every application and scores your fit across our partner network. You are placed, not sorted.
Your partner reaches out
Once matched, the partner organization contacts you directly to schedule a conversation and next steps.
Every application is read by a person, so timing varies with partner availability. You can check your application status anytime.
Partner network
10 partner organizations across Peoria.
From chambers of commerce to university programs to startup ventures — each partner has committed to mentorship, real projects, and a role in building the region.
Greater Peoria Chamber of Commerce
Business & Civic
Greater Peoria EDC
Economic Development
Bradley University — Turner School of Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Support
Distillery Marketing & Content
Marketing & Media
Distillery Founder Research & Data
Research & Analytics