WORKFORCE HIGHLIGHT: MidAmerica’s Third Year of STEM Interns
08/15/2024
MidAmerica Industrial Park launched the third year of its STEM internship program this summer. Nine students from six different area school districts were selected for this year’s program. Each student was chosen based on their interest in STEM education and careers, with a desire to live and work in this community after graduation.
Students have participated in a variety of technical training topics, including electrical systems and controls, automation, computer-aided drafting and CNC applications. In addition, students have toured various MidAmerica businesses, learning more about the products produced and the available career opportunities.
In August, students entered the project phase of the program, where they applied their newly developed technology skills to complete projects. After graduating high school next year, each student will have the chance to work a full-time internship with a MidAmerica company aligned with their post-secondary aspirations.