Career Exploration Program | Summer Internships
Career Exploration &
Summer Internship Programs
Career Exploration Program
Open to students in grades 7th – 10th
Location :
McKenzie Regional Workforce Center
5315 Verona Road, Fitchburg WI 53711
June 22nd – August 7th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (hours vary by age group) 60 total hours over 7 weeks.
Participants receive a $500 stipend and earn 0.25 school credit. The program is open to BGC members and non-members
Program Description:
This work-based learning program helps students develop professional skills, explore career interests, and learn about different career paths through field trips, informational interviews and final career project.
Applications are open March 30th and are due April 19th
Community Partners:
We host weekly career panels based on the career cluster theme of the week. If you’re interested in participating, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Summer Internship Program
Open to 11th – 12th grade high school students and college students who are BGC members
June 22nd – August 14th
Paid at least $15/hour
20+ internship opportunities across fields like nonprofit work, healthcare, business, IT, science, and more.
Schedule and location vary by internship.
Program Description:
Students are placed in paid internships with external employer partners. Interns alsoparticipate in wekly professional development and are matched with a job coach for support throughout the summer.
College Internship Application:
High School Internship Application:
Applications are open March 30th and are due April 19th
Employers Interested in Hosting an Intern:
Please contact [email protected] to learn more or to schedule a meeting with Brit Barrett