The Manufacturing Internship Program offers Connecticut manufacturers and allied service providers with fewer than 300 employees matching wage subsidies for up to four qualified STEM interns hired for Summer 2027. Subsidies cover up to 50% of wages, capped at $3,500 per intern. Eligible interns must be rising sophomores to seniors in STEM majors attending Connecticut colleges or be Connecticut residents, working onsite or hybrid in Connecticut, and paid at least the prevailing minimum wage.
Applicants must be Connecticut manufacturers or allied service providers with 3-300 employees, generating at least 51% revenue from manufacturing or allied services in Connecticut. Companies must be in good standing with state agencies and registered for at least 3 years unless relocating. Interns m