Manufacturing Internship Program supports Connecticut manufacturers with summer intern wage subsidies and recruitment tools to connect with prospective interns and develop the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: Not specified
Funding Amounts: Up to $14,000 in wage subsidies for four summer interns
Summary: Supports Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing workforce through summer intern wage subsidies and tools connecting manufacturers with prospective interns.
The Manufacturing Internship Program supports summer internships as part of Connecticut’s efforts to develop its advanced manufacturing workforce. It combines wage subsidies for manufacturers with a platform where companies can post internship openings and search available resumes, helping employers connect with prospective interns.
The program is part of the Talent Development offerings of the Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF), administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development within the Office of Manufacturing. MIF supports growth, innovation, and progress in Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing sector. The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) is identified as the Manufacturing Internship Program’s project administrator in the FY25 annual report.