Valley STEM Internship in the
Menomonee River Valley

June 17 - august 2, 2024

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who live in the City of Milwaukee and have a deep interest in careers in the engineering, architectural, or technological fields - the 2024 Valley STEM Internship is for you!

Apply here by Wednesday, April 10.

2021 program report

2022 Program report

Watch to learn about the 2023 experience!

Interns learn about the Department of City Development from Commissioner Crump

Interns learn about transportation infrastructure with DOT

Interns learn about air quality testing at the DNR

Interns participate in an engineering design competition!

Interns learn about green infrastructure at MMSD

Interns with Commissioner Crump

Interns with Dave Misky

High School Interns speak with College-aged Interns studying Engineering

Interns learn about Engineering software at EMCS

During this unique seven-week, paid internship, you will rotate between engineering firms, architectural firms, and/or manufacturing companies in the Menomonee River Valley located in the heart of Milwaukee. You will be connected to professionals and mentors, introducing you to a broad range of careers in the targeted industries, and highlighting many possible career pathways.

You will have room to explore new paths in high-profile careers through a unique hands-on learning experience during a variety of job shadowing engagements, site visits, and special projects. You are encouraged to explore in an environment tailored for curiosity and mentors will support you along the way.

The Valley STEM Internship is open to students of all backgrounds. Racial disparities within STEM related industries is a hard fact. A detailed study conducted by the National Science Foundation revealed that 49% of people in STEM fields are white males. Women, Black Americans, Native Americans, and people of Hispanic descent are highly underrepresented. Businesses in the Menomonee River Valley are seeking to increase inclusion and diversity in the sector by connecting with high school youth to highlight career pathways in the engineering field.

This internship will be conducted in-person, with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. If you are interested in this program and have barriers that could prohibit participation, please contact Catrina at catrina@thevalleymke.org or 414-326-5077. If you have the desire to participate, we want to work with you to make it possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

You are responsible for the following:

Learn the responsibilities of a variety of roles in the engineering industry
Fulfill duties around the office as assigned
Be actively engaged in the job shadowing and mentoring process
Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work
Complete special projects as assigned
Arrive to all assignments on time, ask questions, and take notes

Requirements & Qualifications

Entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school or those who just graduated
Live in the City of Milwaukee
2.5 or higher GPA
Willingness to learn new skills
20-hours per week, Monday-Friday
Strong organizational and communications skills
Authorized to work in the US
Completion of all application materials