STEAM Ahead Internships

Secure a STEAM Internship and Launch your Career in Michigan

As a native Michigander or as someone who attends school here, you know how special the state is. With two easy steps, you can explore opportunities to learn more about the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields and gain first-hand experience right here in Michigan:

1. Apply for a STEM-focused internship with a Michigan company.
2. Talk to your employer about enrolling you with the STEAM Ahead program.
   • We work directly with employers to get their interns enrolled with our program. Employers can learn more about participating in our program on our website or by emailing steamahead@michigan.org. 

Do I Qualify for STEAM Ahead?

To be eligible to participate, you must:

• Be attending, or recently graduated from, college or university.
• Have a Michigan connection (whether your college/university is here, you live in Michigan, or have family here).

The STEAM-focused internship must be with a Michigan company for 8 to 12 weeks, provide a minimum hourly wage of $15, have at least one week (5 workdays) of on-site work experience, and provide a direct supervisor.

Company and internship qualifications can be found on the STEAM Ahead website.

Questions?

Please reach out to MEDC at steamahead@michigan.org with any questions.