how small companies can connect to cash and talent for stem internships

How Small Companies Can Connect to Ca$h and talent

for STEM InternshipsBecky Siekmeier

SciTechsperience Program DirectorMinnesota High Tech Association

• Paid internships for STEM college students in small, for-profit companies in Minnesota

• Purpose: Build and retain STEM workforce statewide

BenefitsEMPLOYERS• Access to a large, pre-approved talent pool• 50% match on intern wages up to $2,500

STUDENTS• One-stop shop for hundreds of STEM

internships in Minnesota• All internships are paid

Free resource that’s easy to use!

WHO’SELIGIBLE?

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UMC, Monticello

InterTech, Eagan

Imricor Medical Systems, Inc., Burnsville

Nova Tech Engineering, Willmar

Martell Diagnostic Laboratories, Roseville

T3 Scientific, Blaine

• For-profit, small Minnesota company• Metro: Fewer than 150 FTEs • Greater MN: Fewer than 250 FTEs• Must offer hands-on industry

experience

Companies:

Students:• 18+ years old with ties to Minnesota• STEM undergrad with a GPA 2.5+• Half way through STEM degree program

• Associates Degree: at least 24 credits completed• Bachelors Degree: at least 60 credits completed)• Sorry – no grad students!

• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.

TARGETED INDUSTRIES

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Biotechnology & Life Sciences Engineering Services IT/Computer Technology Manufacturing, Materials &

Processing Fuels & Energy Ag & Food Science Aerospace & Defense

The Process is EASY:

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Register online (SciTechMN.org)

Post a position

Company makes hiring decision

Submit for reimbursement

MHTA sends a check

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Start here:

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SciTechMN.org

Becky SiekmeierSciTechsperience Program Director

952-230-4241

beckys@mhta.org

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