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Internship Opportunities

Internships represent an essential opportunity for Fellows to build skills, networks, and knowledge and have long paved the way for college students to gain real-world experience. They are also, increasingly, a direct pipeline to jobs after graduation. MKE Fellows pairs interns with Milwaukee and Wisconsin companies that offer paid internships that help Fellows gain necessary on-the-job experience, build professional contacts, and earn money.

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What is the opportunity?

The Talent Acquisition team is responsible for sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent across the firm. They manage the full life cycle recruitment process with a focus on providing outstanding service to hiring managers, a positive candidate experience and a strong partnership with other TA team members.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in human resources, communications, business or related degree

  • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with clients and candidates

  • Professional, calm and courteous with a focus on providing excellent client service

  • Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery

  • High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively

  • Interest in developing a career in talent acquisition

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including strong PowerPoint and Excel skills 

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What is the opportunity?

Finance interns will help develop corporate and business unit financial analysis and support the execution of our growth initiatives. Our interns work closely on projects with one of our businesses by providing analytical support to inform leadership decision-making on projects related to Finance.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.  

  • Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.  

  • Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.  

  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to take initiative.

  • Strong written communication and presentation skills.  

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.  

  • Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework. 

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What is the opportunity?

Systems Engineering Intern projects may involve aspects of applied systems engineering including system definition, systems test, system integration, requirements verification, system safety, operations and system verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion and electrical systems.  

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.

  • Completed at least one year of full-time coursework post high school graduation at the time of application (obtained sophomore standing).

  • Available to work full time for 15 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

  • Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Passion for Space

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What is the opportunity?

The Office of Mayor Cavalier Johnson accepts internship applications for the Spring, Summer and Fall academic semesters. 

Mayoral interns work directly with the Mayor and his staff in several key areas: research, communications, constituent relations and scheduling. This role includes interaction with the general public and serving as the voice of the Mayor to his constituents. Interns also play a role in crafting and framing the message that his constituents receive. Positions are generally writing intensive and provide a chance to build a repertoire of writing samples.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Good academic standing.

  • Interest in working in public administration and basic knowledge of local government.

  • A strong ability to follow directions and work independently.

  • Available for 12-15 hours per week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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What is the opportunity?

During this 12-week internship, the Application Security Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Church Mutual's cybersecurity program while learning how security is integrated into the software development lifecycle. Working alongside security professionals and software developers, you will help identify, assess, and reduce application security risks.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, etc.)

  • Basic understanding of software development and web applications

  • Interest in cybersecurity and application security

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

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What is the opportunity?

Generac’s Engineering Intern-Engine Development position is responsible to work with other engineers to fulfill special development and design requests on our products. Under supervision of engineers, the intern will assist in testing and development planning and execution of engineering projects.  Participants develop technical skills through challenging assignments and usage of technical tools. 

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)

  • Understanding or working knowledge of Creo

  • Basic internal combustion engine knowledge

  • Microsoft Office experience (including Excel)

  • Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across

  • The ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year and full time during school breaks

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What is the opportunity?

The Operations Strategy & Transformation Intern supports enterprise and functional strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and project execution across Operations and adjacent functions. The role provides hands-on exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams while helping translate strategic priorities into structured plans, workshops, tools, communications, and follow-up actions.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Business Management, Supply Chain or similar field).

  • Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).

  • Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.

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What is the opportunity?

In this challenging role, you will focus on duties directed from the corporate quality group. You will be collecting and analyzing data to be used for product improvement projects, preparing charts and reports, writing procedures and investigating product failure modes.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree

  • Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).

  • Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.

  • The ability to work 15-20 hours during the school year and full-time during school breaks

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What is the opportunity?

Interns will get to experience all aspects of JCI, hone their skills in new and existing technologies, build their business acumen by engaging in our learning model, and connect with top leaders of the company. 

Requirements

  • Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar.

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a scheduled graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030.

  • Must have access to personal transportation

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

  • Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities

  • Robust communication skills, both written and verbal

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What is the opportunity?

As an HR Intern, you will contribute to projects across a variety of Human Resources disciplines, gaining insight into how HR supports the success of our Members and business. In addition to project-based work, you'll have opportunities to job shadow members in areas that align with your interests, allowing you to explore different career paths within HR.

Requirements

  • Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with HRIS, ERP, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a plus.

  • Eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

  • Receptive to feedback and adaptable to changing priorities and business needs.

  • Fast learner with the ability to take initiative and work independently.

  • Self-driven, proactive, and motivated to deliver high-quality results.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.

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What is the opportunity?

The UX Design Intern at Milwaukee Tool will support the design of user interfaces and experiences for professional power tools and connected products. This role is an opportunity to learn how physical and digital design come together in real-world products. Interns will work alongside UX designers, industrial designers, and engineers to contribute to projects that improve usability, consistency, and brand alignment.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating visual communication and design thinking.

  • Comfortable working with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping software, and related programs.

  • Interest in physical/digital product experiences and usability.

  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

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What is the opportunity?

The Integrated Marketing Intern will work with the Marketing, Sales, and Analytics departments to help meet and exceed the organization’s digital marketing goals. The primary role of the Integrated Marketing Intern will be supporting both the email marketing team and business strategy and analytics teams.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Sports Marketing, Market Research, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, mainly Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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What is the opportunity?

Students interested in digital marketing, communications and audience development will gain experience in areas that include:

● Social media strategy, planning and content creation

● Audience growth and engagement initiatives

● Newsletter development and digital communications

● Membership recruitment and retention

● Event promotion and marketing campaigns

● Website content management

● Community outreach and brand awareness

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the sophomore level or above, a graduate student or a postgraduate student

  • Demonstrate an interest in journalism, communications, media or a related field

  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or demonstrate equivalent professional experience

  • Be available throughout the internship semester

  • Live in or have reliable access to the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area

  • Submit all required application materials before the published deadline

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What is the opportunity?

Students interested in reporting, writing and multimedia journalism will gain experience in areas that include:

● News writing and editing

● Multimedia storytelling

● Interviewing community members and organizational leaders

● Community-centered reporting

● Content creation across digital platforms

● Editorial planning and production

● Story development and audience-focused journalism

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the sophomore level or above, a graduate student or a postgraduate student

  • Demonstrate an interest in journalism, communications, media or a related field

  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or demonstrate equivalent professional experience

  • Be available throughout the internship semester

  • Live in or have reliable access to the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area

  • Submit all required application materials before the published deadline

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What is the opportunity?

The NBA Summer Internship program is a 10-week, full-time paid experience that provides career development opportunities in the business of basketball, develops critical career skills and contributes to various departments across the league.

Requirements

  • Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible, applicants must be either a rising college senior or current graduate student in an accredited institution at the time of the program.

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What is the opportunity?

In this role, you will support Northwestern Mutual's Enterprise Sustainability & Impact team and work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team on an enterprise-relevant project. This role offers the opportunity to apply quantitative and analytical methods to explore climate- and environmental-related risks, identify meaningful trends and patterns, and support business-relevant insights that contribute to enterprise resilience, sustainability, and long-term business performance.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental, Resource, or Agricultural Economics; Geography or Geospatial Science; Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics; Risk Management & Insurance; Climate Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability; Economics, Finance; or a related quantitative discipline.

  • Available to participate in a full-time, onsite internship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during Summer 2027.

  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

  • Demonstrated quantitative, analytical, research, and problem-solving ability.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Commitment to high ethical standards, data integrity, confidentiality, and responsible data stewardship.

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What is the opportunity?

As a Summer Intern, you will support Northwestern Mutual's Field Engagement & Experience team or Life Underwriting team and work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team members to contribute to initiatives that enhance the underwriting experience for advisors, clients, and Network Offices.

Internship candidates can expect a full-time, onsite internship program from June through August 2027, transitioning to part-time during the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters. This internship is based in Milwaukee, WI, and candidates must reside in the Milwaukee area for the duration of the program.

Requirements

  • Incoming junior or senior (expected graduation within 1-2 years).

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Management, Communications, Operations, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

  • Strong interest in financial services, underwriting, operations, customer experience, or relationship management.

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What is the opportunity?

As an Investment Operations Intern, you will work with the Northwestern Mutual Managed Investment business partners, brokers and traders supporting the timely and accurate execution of transactions related to investments managed by the front office (Mason Street Advisors, Northwestern Investment Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, Investment Strategy and Northwestern Mutual Capital) including settlement of trades, ongoing maintenance, and transactions such as principal, interest, cash flows, fees, and corporate actions. Investments managed include domestic fixed income, common stock, derivatives, foreign, and alternative investments.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a college degree program with a business major and an emphasis in finance, accounting, management, or real estate.

  • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later

  • GPA of 3.0 or better

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

  • Must be self-motivated and organized; also, must know how to work independently, multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability

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What is the opportunity?

The Polaris Finance Internship (FIP) is a tailored 12-week paid summer internship designed for emerging sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a leading global powersports industry. 

As a Finance Intern, you will be given impactful project-based assignments, so you will experience both larger ongoing projects as well as shorter-scale projects throughout the summer that align with our business objectives. Interns are placed into one specific team based on interest and business need.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance with an intended graduation date between August 2027-May 2029.   

  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 

  • Must be able to commit to a full 12-week internship, working 40 hours per week

  • Willing and able to relocate.  

  • Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future. 

  • Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office. 

  • Previous experience with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).  

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​What is the opportunity?

  • Design data visuals and concepts based on business stakeholder input.

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to discover business needs and capture business use cases for data, analytics, and AI initiatives.

  • Build basic data models for business analytics initiatives with support from data engineers.

  • Assist in developing and testing ELT/ETL pipelines that move and transform data across cloud and on-premise systems.

  • Support data quality monitoring efforts, including identifying anomalies, gaps, and inconsistencies in datasets.

  • Develop and manage policies and best practices for proper data protection and security.

  • Support the collection of metadata information for analytics metrics and data terminology, including contributing to data catalog and lineage documentation efforts.

  • Assist in enabling business stakeholders on data, analytics, and AI tools, software, and concepts, including responsible and effective use of approved AI capabilities.

  • Support AI-related research, experimentation, and documentation efforts, including evaluating use cases, gathering business requirements, measuring value, and contributing to AI adoption and enablement activities.

  • Gain a basic understanding and work effectively in an Agile (SAFe) project management framework Assist with packaging design projects

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information science, data science, information technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field, having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship.

  • Basic understanding of data querying and programming languages (SQL, Python) a plus.

  • Familiarity with AI tools, prompt engineering concepts, machine learning fundamentals, or generative AI technologies is a plus.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Snowflake) a plus.

  • Exposure to data pipeline or transformation tools (dbt, Matillion, or similar) a plus.

  • Experience with data visualization or business intelligence (BI) tools a plus.

  • Proficiency in MS Office.

  • Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.

  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

  • Curiosity about how data moves through systems and how it is structured, stored, consumed, and leveraged through analytics and AI solutions.

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

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What is the opportunity?

  • Prepare and produce graphic designs, concepts, and layouts for a range of applications including packaging, print, shopper, social and web to help build the Sargento brand

  • Cover a range of design needs for multiple channels including, but not limited to, consumer or customer facing selling materials, social media, e-Commerce, Shopper marketing, email, video production webpages, internal communications, packaging and others

  • Participate in ideation, concept development and monthly digital content video shoots

  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to create recommendations and seek feedback to improve overall concepts and processes.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multi-media, or another related field having completed junior year prior to the start of the internship

  • Office and media software familiarity with the below:

  • Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

  • Video editing software- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects

  • Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel

  • Great eye for detail, demonstrate creative and innovative problem solving

  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) 

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

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What is the opportunity?

  • Maintain and update network documentation, spreadsheets, diagrams, inventory records, circuit information, IP address assignments, and asset data within NetBox and other documentation repositories. Ensuring network records remain accurate, organized, and up to date.

  • Assist with auditing network infrastructure documentation by validating equipment information, configurations, naming standards, rack locations, cable records, and IP addressing information against existing network environments.

  • Learn foundational networking concepts, troubleshooting methodologies, and documentation best practices. Develop analytical and problem-solving skills through participation in team discussions, shadowing support activities, and reviewing incident documentation.

  • Gain exposure to enterprise networking technologies including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Wireless LAN (WLAN), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN), network monitoring platforms, and cloud networking environments.

  • Gain exposure to voice and collaboration technologies including Cisco Unified Communications and Microsoft Teams Voice environments. Assist with inventory tracking, documentation maintenance, and administrative record updates.

  • Assist with maintaining documentation for operational technology (OT) and facility-connected systems, including security cameras, access control systems, paging systems and wireless devices.

  • Support small project activities by tracking documentation deliverables, updating project records, coordinating information gathering, and assisting team members with administrative project tasks.

  • Assist in the research on technologies, contributing to providing analysis and a breakdown of advantages and disadvantages for each option, including recommendations with cost analysis. Develop the ability to explain technical ideas and concepts in a clear manner to both technical and non-technical team members. Learn and practice communication skills to participate in crucial conversations to resolve conflict or differences of opinion of a technical nature. Listen and participate as directed in the interaction with vendors/partners, offering questions to understand the vendor and their offerings. Develop technical analysis and provide explanations other technical resources using examples, diagrams, and presentations.

  • Understand and participate in team engagement, team building activities, and Sargento cultural activities. Practice good work/life balance. Learn and understand Sargento’s key values of people, pride, and progress. Learn and practice Sargento values, 'hire good people and treat them like family'.

  • Engage in inter-team and cross-team discussions on technical issues and process development and assist in troubleshooting sessions. Learn and understand the value of continuous improvement for the environment and the value of self-improvement in technical and non-technical skills. Develop and practice verbal and electronic communication skills and the importance of the productive delivery of information and ideas within your team. Listen and engage with others to better understand ideas and positions from others, asking questions to understand differing perspectives better.

  • Learn and understand SAFeAgile methodology, terminology, roles, and responsibilities of the Agile TRAIN. Understand the value of agile; be able to explain stories and their relationship to features and initiatives from a story perspective. Recommend and construct stories and participate in discussions with supporting teams.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in computer science or other related field

  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

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What is the opportunity?

  • Procurement / Understand process for placing a purchase order and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements

  • Sourcing / Understand the process to run Requests for Pricing (RFPs) and negotiating prices with suppliers

  • Supplier Management / Understand the process to choose, onboard and manage suppliers

  • Spend Management/Understand how to analyze spend and how to find opportunities to optimize it

  • Other projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or another related field, having completed junior year prior to the start of internship

  • Passion for learning and growing in the supply chain field

  • Ability to multi-task and take initiative

  • Ability to think critically, multi-task, and meet deadline

  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

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What is the opportunity?

  • Analyze information to understand business drivers and trends, and then develop meaningful insights & recommendations

  • Differentiate between isolated issues (customer specific) vs. larger trends that cross channels and/or product lines

  • Demonstrates strong analytic skills in the acquisition and aggregation of data

  • Develops an understanding of how price, promotion and consumer response impact forecasting (volume and spend)

  • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Brand and Trade) to develop a holistic evaluation and understanding of the business need

  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

  • Hands-on experience with real-world trade and promotional data

  • Exposure to pricing and promotion decision-making at a leading CPG brand

  • Development of advanced Excel, analytical, and data storytelling skills

  • Opportunity to present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, analytics or other related field, having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment

  • Strong organizational skill

  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

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What is the opportunity?

Join Thrivent’s Talent Acquisition team as a Recruiting Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the recruitment of financial advisors. This internship offers exposure to the full recruiting lifecycle, collaboration across teams, and opportunities to contribute to candidate experience and process improvement initiatives.
You’ll work closely with the Advisor Growth Center of Excellence (COE) and regional Advisor Group leaders to support recruiting operations and learn the fundamentals of talent acquisition in a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

  • Current college junior, senior, or recent college graduate.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field 

  • Strong organizational and communication skills 

  • Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR operations 

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workday or CRM tools is a plus 

  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable

  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships by collaborating with business partners and teams by fully understanding their needs and consistently meeting their expectations

  • Strong problem identification and analytical skills

  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills

  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint

  • Open to a flexible, hybrid work environment.

  • Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorship

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What is the opportunity?

  • WEC IT Services is organized with 3 Divisions – Operations Applications, Infrastructure Operations, and Enterprise Security and Compliance. Interns will be assigned to a team within one of these three divisions based upon their area of interest along with relevant coursework and experience with technologies in the respective area. The specific work assignments for interns varies depending upon the team assigned however typically is a mix of both project and support work. Through this work, interns will showcase and grow their analytical and problem solving skills.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or HSED 

  • Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or closely related technical degree with a graduation date after June 2027

  • Must be available to work full-time during summer 2027. If available, hours may be flexible to accommodate school schedule with part-time work during the school year

  • Minimum GPA of 2.8

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What is the opportunity?

​We employ students for summer and year-round opportunities to learn the basics of Human Resources and specific benefits that WEC offers their employees and retirees.   WEC Energy Group offers a vast array of benefits for students seeking hands-on experience that are currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Business Administration with a focus on HR.  Students work with experienced members of the benefits team.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

  • Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business Administration, HR or closely related discipline with a graduation date after June 2027

  • Minimum GPA of 2.8

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What is the opportunity?

As a worker’s compensation intern, you will review and analyze low severity injury claims, research and verify coverage, review and document medical documents for workers’ compensation losses. Other responsibilities include monitoring file activity with a diary system, reviewing and processing written and ‎phone inquiries, ensuring proper reserving and maintaining a high level of customer service.‎

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, communications or insurance related field

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Effective problem-solving skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

  • Able to comprehend and utilize various computer programs

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What is the opportunity?

As a Property and Casualty Intern you will review and analyze policies to verify ‎coverage, establish reserves, and settle claims for less complex losses. Other responsibilities ‎‎will include contacting customers to explain coverage, settling customer claims and contributing to ‎the high customer service results within the claims department. You will also assist various ‎claims teams following catastrophe storms.‎

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, communications or insurance related field

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Effective problem solving skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

  • Able to comprehend and utilize various computer programs

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What is the opportunity?

As a Human Resources Intern, you will join our dynamic team of HR professionals on a journey to make our workplace the best it can be. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in all facets of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, HR business partnering, and HR operations. This internship offers a unique chance to gain practical experience in HR strategies, and a deeper understanding of the vital role HR plays in business success.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.  Rising Junior status at the beginning of the internship is highly preferred.

  • Strong interest in human resources and a desire to actively learn and contribute to HR strategies.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

  • Self-motivated and eager to explore various aspects of HR functions.

  • Team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

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What is the opportunity?

The IT Internship Program provides opportunities to get hands-on experience with software engineering, data engineering, cloud computing, information security, business analysis, user experience design, or digital workspace. Students enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or IT related program who have strong critical thinking skills and love solving problems should consider joining our team! Hybrid positions are available at our West Bend or Madison offices. 

Requirements

  • Experience working with some type of coding language

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Desire to learn, explore and discover

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Ability to complete project-related tasks and meet deadlines

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What is the opportunity?

The Customer Experience Intern supports West Bend's Customer Experience team by analyzing customer feedback, policy data, and digital experience insights to help improve policyholder and agent experiences. This role assists with Voice of Customer (VoC) reporting, customer journey measurement, customer experience initiatives, and data storytelling. The intern will gain hands-on experience using survey platforms, Power BI, Databricks, and Google Analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and transform data into actionable insights that support customer-focused business decisions.

Requirements

  • Ability to analyze data and communicate findings through storytelling and presentations.

  • Written and verbal communication skills.

  • Attention to detail with organizational skills.

  • Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn.

  • Possible Experience with or coursework involving: 

  • Survey Vendors (Ex. InMoment, Qualtrics)

  • Google Analytics

  • Power BI

  • Databricks

  • Excel

  • Data visualization tools

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What is the opportunity?

The Data Solution Engineer Internship provides opportunities to get hands-on experience working with insurance professionals, leveraging data engineering skills. In this position you will gain real life experience with some of the latest technologies to deliver solution-based data assets to our Actuarial and Product Management departments. Examples of this work would include pricing/rate making data sets for our predictive modeling capabilities, rate indication assets for our Actuarial team or portfolio management data sets for our Actuarial and Product management teams.

Requirements

  • Experience working with some type of coding language

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Desire to learn, explore and discover

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Ability to complete project-related tasks and meet deadlines

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What is the opportunity?

As a Relationship Manager, you will grow and manage a portfolio of commercial middle market clients while ensuring a high-quality credit and client experience. You’ll deepen existing relationships, bring in new business, and partner closely with specialists across the bank. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a growing market and build long-term client partnerships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years commercial banking or B2B sales experience

  • Strong credit analysis skills

  • Proven success in business development, client management, and cross-selling commercial banking solutions

  • Knowledge of treasury management and other non-borrowing products

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What is the opportunity?

Provides individual, group and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed therapist, supervisor, or manager while working towards completing the required 3,000 hours of supervised experience in the field. The trainee carries a caseload of clients, bills, documents and participates in all aspects of the clinic and clinical operations under close supervision and training. The requirements of the Trainee position are regulated by DHS 35 and MPSW 3, 11, and 16.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required

  • 1+ years prior experience in any setting interacting with children and adolescents required

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What is the opportunity?

The IT Development Manager – Digital Experience & Workflow Platforms is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and support of customer, agent, employee, and workflow-based technology solutions. This role manages a team of software engineers, technical leads, business analysts, and quality assurance professionals responsible for delivering modern digital experiences, workflow automation, and integrated business solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years of software development or application engineering experience.

  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing application development teams.

  • Experience delivering enterprise-scale web, portal, workflow, or customer-facing applications.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, system integrations, APIs, and cloud-based technologies.

  • Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

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What is the opportunity?

Develop and configure all aspects of new application systems. Design, enhance, program, and maintain new application solutions while adhering to development specifications and standards. Provide detailed technical program specifications and algorithms to implement desired business functionality and determine how best to implement them for new program development. Ensure overall application system integrity and meeting project schedules. Code application logic and data access and perform unit tests.

Requirements

  • 3+ years' experience as a new application developer.

  • Insurance industry related experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of MS Office tools.

  • Knowledge of insurance industry.

  • Knowledge of insurance IT systems.

  • Knowledge of architecture methods (e.g., IAA, SOA) and solution standards.

  • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies.

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

  • Ability to adapt.

  • Collaboration and partnering skills.

  • Communication skills.

  • Strong problem‑solving skills.

  • Teamwork skills.

  • Solution development skills.

  • Knowledge of solution standards.

  • Strong application design skills.

  • Strong application coding skills.

  • Application modeling skills.

  • Strong application workflow skills.

  • Strong component assembly skills.

  • Strong unit testing skills.

  • Knowledge‑sharing skills.

  • User‑centered design skills.

  • Systemic thinking skills.

  • Strong subversion skills.

  • Strong OOA and OOD skills.

  • Skills in one of the following technology groupings: Java; Java, Junit, TestNG, J2EE, XML, Eclipse/RSA/RAD; or Javascript, HTML5, CSS, XHTML; or .Net, C#.

  • Ability to learn CMIC IT systems, methodologies and processes, and policies, products, etc., associated with the business.

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What is the opportunity?

The Licensed Athletic Trainer II provides comprehensive athletic health care in accordance with an evaluation and treatment protocol that is established by the athletic trainer and approved by the consulting physician. The athletic training services include: injury or illness prevention programs; evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries or illness sustained during physical activity; and giving emergency care or first aid for an injury or illness sustained while participating in physical activity. The Licensed Athletic Trainer II participates in other department activities designed to enhance patient/athlete care and programs. In addition, demonstrates advanced athletic training skills and is involved in program development, staff education and student supervision. Also demonstrates emerging leadership skills and mentors department staff. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Athletic Training program or a related field is required. Must be proficient at all LAT level 1 competencies, maintain productivity level and have the potential to take on additional responsibilities. May require clinical expertise in specific discipline. State of Wisconsin licensure as an Athletic Trainer is required. Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

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What is the opportunity?

Supporting advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded software that delivers reliable, real-time performance for highly sophisticated medical devices, while exploring how modern AI-assisted approaches can improve development quality and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

  • 8 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging embedded or firmware software

  • Strong proficiency in C++ and object‑oriented programming, including hands‑on, on‑target troubleshooting

  • Experience delivering software within development life cycle, from requirements through verification

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What is the opportunity?

We’re looking for a Media Strategist to grow our creative services team. This role will serve as a key client-facing partner, leading account management responsibilities while developing and executing media strategies across channels.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in media planning, buying, or account management (agency background a
    plus).

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with a track record of keeping multiple campaigns moving simultaneously.

  • Proficiency in creating client-facing decks and reporting dashboards.

  • Strong understanding of paid digital platforms (Meta, Google Ads, YouTube, etc.)
    • Strong understanding of traditional media planning/buying.
    • Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
    • Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
    • Ability and excitement to work at dynamic live events (occasional nights/weekends).
    • Must be based in the Milwaukee, WI area. (Hybrid role – office on Thursdays + client
    meetings/events).

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What is the opportunity?

Provide domain-specific technical help to our customers. Help with troubleshooting and resolving routine customer-facing incidents and requests related to specific technology products and services in a domain.  

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or related field; or a focused training program specific to information technology; or direct work experience

  • Have a customer-centric mindset and a passion for learning and building on core technical and business knowledge.

  • Strong interpersonal skills both verbally and written.

  • Self-motivated and able to succeed in a collaborative environment

  • Technical aptitude and general business aptitude.

  • Proficient in technical skills for the role. Able to logically analyze and solve customer technology issues.

  • Experience in a customer support role that was either technical or non-technical.

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What is the opportunity?

​Provides leadership and subject matter expertise over financial data, reporting processes, and accounting operations, influencing the design, governance, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and operational processes across Controller & Treasury. Leads complex initiatives and cross-functional efforts that improve financial reporting integrity, process effectiveness, data quality, and operational scalability while helping teams adapt to evolving business and regulatory requirements. Acts as a trusted advisor across Accounting, Investments, Operations, and Technology functions, helping stakeholders understand the financial reporting, control, and operational impacts of business decisions and changes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience.  

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, operations, or systems-related roles.  

  • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and system-enabled workflows, with demonstrated ability to apply these concepts across multiple areas.  

  • Proficiency with data tools (e.g.,) Power Query, Power BI) and financial systems, with ability to leverage technology to support process improvements and outcomes.

  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across functions and communicate with a range of stakeholders, including leadership.  

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to synthesize information, assess impacts, and influence decisions.

  • Proven ability to act as a subject‑matter expert and manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

  • Proven ability to lead complex analysis, resolve ambiguous issues, confidently present findings and recommendations, and drive outcomes across financial processes, reporting activities, and operational functions.

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What is the opportunity?

The West Bend Commercial Enterprise IT team is looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality, well-tested software and enjoys working across the full software development lifecycle. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, deploy, and support modern applications that power growth and transformation for agents and underwriters in the Commercial Enterprise.

Requirements

  •   Core Engineering Skills

  • Modern Development Practices

  • Cloud & Integration Awareness

  • Design & Problem-Solving Skills

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