Valley STEM Internship

June 23 - August 8, 2025

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 Valley STEM Internship is for you!

Applications closed for 2025. Check back in spring for the 2026 cohort application.

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

Compensation

Interns are paid $13.50/hour

2025 STEM internship Timeline

Applications Open - Monday, March 3, 2025
Application Deadline - Friday, April 11, 2025
Interviews - End of April 2025
Seven-Week Internship - June 23 - August 8, 2025

During this unique seven-week, paid internship, interns rotate between engineering firms, architectural firms, and/or manufacturing companies in the Menomonee River Valley located in the heart of Milwaukee. Interns are connected to professionals and mentors and introduced to a broad range of careers in the targeted industries, 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. 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.

Watch to learn about the 2023 experience!