CT Manufacturing

Internship Program

Invest in Talent and Drive Your Business Forward

Connecticut manufacturers of all sizes and industries can leverage our internship program to strengthen their teams and build a pipeline of future talent.

Employers: Enroll Your Hired Interns
Employers: Submit Your 2026 Postings
Students: Submit Your Resume

Exclusive Program Benefits for Employers

  • Expand Your Reach

    Post your internships on our Opportunities page to connect with top talent and position your company as a CT manufacturing leader. Learn more

  • Enrichment Opportunities

    Enrolled interns are invited to participate in workshops, events, and tours, creating meaningful connections and enhancing their skills. Learn more

  • Wage Subsidies

    Employers with fewer than 300 employees can receive matching wage support for up to 4 qualified interns.  See updated details here.

Are you a student seeking an internship?

Learn more about our program and opportunities.

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Employers, Join CT Manufacturing Internship Program

  • 1. Submit Your Postings

    Need more resumes? Submit your postings or email ecandels@ccat.us

  • 2. Meet Candidates

    Join the Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology Career Fair at Quinnipiac University on 3/31. Learn more

  • 3. Review & Hire

    Evaluate applicants, interview top candidates, and select the interns who best fit your team’s needs.

  • 4. Enroll Your Interns

    Register your hired interns to ensure their participation in the summer program.

    Enroll here.

  • 5. Engage

    Encourage your interns to participate in optional summer tours and lunchtime webinars. Learn more

  • 6. Get Reimbursed

    Qualified companies can submit an application for qualified interns when link is available in July.

    View application here.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

“Hands-on, real-world experience early in college is central to this program.”

-Nicole Russo, CEO & Owner, Microboard

Some of our Participating Companies

Michael Rocheleau, Executive Vice President, PTA Corporation

“Our engineering team shifted to a cohort model, bringing on four interns to work together rather than assigning one-to-one mentors. Each brought different strengths, and the group quickly became a force multiplier. By the end of the summer, the team delivered results that exceeded our expectations. The CT Internship Programming added valuable exposure, learning opportunities, and peer networking that our students consistently praised.”

FAQs

  • If you haven’t submitted your postings with CCAT, please do here. We also recommend posting your internship openings on Handshake, a popular platform for college students.

  • Enroll all your interns here to fully engage in the program, which includes professional development and events.

    Also - sign them up for June 3rd 2026 Internship Program Orientation Kickoff at TRUMPF in Farmington.

    More details on events available here.

  • CT Manufacturers must have fewer than 300 CT employees and meet all other employer requirements. Qualified Intern(s) for which the company is requesting reimbursement must meet all  the following criteria:

    • Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's program at a college or university in a STEM major. Note: no limit to number of students who can be enrolled in program to participate in program events and tours, but matching wage reimbursement is only for up to 4 interns.

    • Up to 4 STEM majors.

    • Intern must be attending a Connecticut College or University, including CT Community Colleges, or be a Connecticut resident.

    • Not part of the company owner's family.

    • Will receive a CT W-2.

    • Working onsite in Connecticut or hybrid.

    • Paid at least the prevailing Connecticut minimum wage per hour (Presently $16.94).

    Application goes live in July - view here.

  • Enrolled employers can view details about the matching wage subsidy grant here. Reimbursement processing will begin in late July, 2026 thru September 11, 2026.

Webinar: Creating Successful Manufacturing Internship Programs

Insights from CT Manufacturing Leaders

Watch this recorded webinar from February 5, 2026, to hear directly from CCAT, a former intern, and manufacturers including HAPCO, SPIROL, Northeast Scientific, and PTA Plastics on how they build high-impact internship programs.

Learn how to launch or strengthen your internship program, mentor interns effectively, and build a strong NextGen talent pipeline—with wage subsidies of up to $14,000 available.
Watch the Recording

Contact Us

ecandels@ccat.us
(860) 558-5796

222 Pitkin St
East Hartford, CT 06108