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