Kickstart Your
Career With
Hands-On Experience
Join Connecticut Manufacturing Internship Program
Best Practices for Candidates
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Find Your Fit
On the Internship Postings, apply directly from our site and check back regularly for updated postings.
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Share Your Resume
Send us your resume, and we’ll share it with employers seeking summer interns.
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Come to the Career Fair
Join the 5th Annual Career Fair on 3/31/2026 from 3-6pm at Quinnipiac University.
Buses available from participating schools.
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Stand Out
When applying, tailor your story to highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to each position.
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Leverage Your Network
Connect with your personal network to uncover opportunities and expand your search.
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Are you an employer looking for skilled interns? Explore our program overview to learn how to post your positions with us today.
“This program has been incredibly valuable. The exposure it provided was key—it opened my eyes to career opportunities in Connecticut that I might have otherwise overlooked.”
— 2025 Intern
FAQs
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Thanks for submitting your resume! Please keep in mind, you must apply for each position through the company’s posting. Hiring decisions are made between the employer and the intern.
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CCAT shares submitted resumes with participating employers to expand visibility. We also encourage you to explore opportunities beyond our listings.
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Congrats! If you’ve secured an internship with a manufacturer, ask the employer to enroll you with us.
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We’re partnering with regional manufacturers to host tours, lunchtime webinars and professional development events statewide. The orientation kickoff is on June 3 at TRUMPF North American headquarters in Farmington. Registration links will be shared with enrolled interns and employers. Check the Internship Events page for more information.
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We encourage attending as many events as possible, but we understand your work responsibilities. Discuss your availability with your employer to create a plan that works for both of you. We offer both virtual and in-person events.
“Internships and experiential learning opportunities lay the foundation for one’s future career.”
-Amy Thompson, CCAT CTO
Contact us.
ecandels@ccat.us
(860) 558-5796
222 Pitkin St
East Hartford, CT 06108
