Manufacturing Internship Program
Connecticut’s Manufacturing Internship Program subsidizes student intern wages to help manufacturers attract and train new talent, supporting workforce development in advanced manufacturing.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline for summer internship wage subsidy)
Funding Amounts: Up to $14,000 wage subsidy for up to four summer interns per manufacturer per cycle.
Summary: Supports Connecticut manufacturers in hosting student interns by subsidizing intern wages and connecting companies with students to strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Description
The Manufacturing Internship Program is a workforce development initiative administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) under the Manufacturing Innovation Fund. The program aims to help Connecticut manufacturers attract and train the next generation of talent by subsidizing wages for student interns. Participating companies can post internship opportunities and access a pool of student resumes, fostering connections that drive workforce growth and innovation in the state's advanced manufacturing sector.
