STEAM Ahead

STEAM Ahead is a statewide program, administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), that aims to foster meaningful, hands-on career experiences for students interested in STEAM-related positions and to support companies of all sizes with building a strong tech talent pipeline for key focus areas through the next decade:

• EV & Mobility
• Semiconductor
• Life Sciences & Medical Device
• Clean Energy
• Defense & Aerospace
• Advanced Manufacturing

STEAM Ahead provides a win-win-win scenario for companies, students and Michigan. Read how the expansion of the STEAM Ahead model is increasing in students and employers.

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Interested Companies

Michigan colleges produce exceptional talent, perfect for the state’s large number of innovative, growing companies. STEAM Ahead provides financial support to Michigan companies who hire interns in STEAM-focused internships by providing a one-to-one match towards intern wages for up to $4,000 for full-time interns and up to $2,000 for part-time interns.

Internship Candidates- Secure a STEAM Internship and Launch your Career in Michigan

As a native Michigander or as someone who attends school here, you know how special the state is. With two easy steps, you can explore opportunities to learn more about the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields and gain first-hand experience right here in Michigan.

Jose Figueroa

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