After you apply and upload your resume, the state’s most innovative companies will contact you directly for a paid internship opportunity.
Note: On December 18, 2025, the MEDC announced that the legislature did not approve funding for talent programs, including STEAM Ahead, in the state’s FY 2026 budget. As a result, the program will be paused indefinitely.
As a native Michigander or as someone who attends school here, you know how special the state is. Explore building your career here by applying for the STEAM Ahead internship program. Thanks to thriving companies and top-tier academic institutions, the growing regional pipeline has created an ideal environment for students to build job skills.