Internships

The IACMI Internship Program

The IACMI Internship program fosters relationships between U.S. companies, universities and national laboratories and the best and brightest workforce seeking jobs in advanced manufacturing. Apply today to become an IACMI intern or to host an IACMI intern.

Program Overview

Unlock your potential with a hands-on internship that connects you with industry leaders and sets you on a path to success.

The IACMI Internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students as well as those pursuing manufacturing trades with an unparalleled opportunity to gain real-world experience across advanced manufacturing. This includes composites, materials science, CNC Machining, metrology, casting, and forging. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of War, our goal is to prepare a skilled workforce in U.S. manufacturing through training throughout the country.

Internships are mutually beneficial opportunities for students and professionals, as IACMI interns contribute to real projects driving innovation. Our program connects you with industry leaders, giving you a front-row seat to the future of manufacturing and technology.

You’ll leave with more than just experience – you’ll leave with a career path.

• Internships Placed to Date: 150+
• Placement: Industry, research institutions, and academic settings.
• Outcomes: 100% of interns have secured a job offer or have been accepted into a
graduate-level program.

Internship Program Details

Since 2016, the IACMI Internship Program has provided participants with a rich experience in hands-on learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in emerging technologies. Each year, a limited number of interns are selected to showcase their internship experiences at IACMI’s annual Members Meeting, a premier event that brings together more than 300 attendees from across the IACMI membership

Semester Interns:

Fall Semester: September 7^th to December 14^th, 2026
Commitment: 16-week commitment, full-time (40 hours per week) or 16-week commitment, part-time (15 hours per week).
Spring Semester: January 11, 2027 to May 3, 2027
Commitment: 16-week commitment, full-time (40 hours per week) or 16-week commitment, part-time (15 hours per week).

Summer Interns:

Duration: June 7th, 2027, to August 15th, 2027
Commitment: 10-week commitment, full-time (40 hours per week) or 16-week commitment, part-time (15 hours per week).

Want to be an Intern?

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be United State Citizens. We do not provide visa sponsorship for internship opportunities.
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, a vocational school, or two-year college program during the time of application and during the internship duration.
Students must hold a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, if enrolled in a U.S. college or university.
Students must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
Proof of valid health insurance coverage is required prior to application. Coverage must remain active for the full duration of the internship program.

Intern Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate:
- Undergraduate student interns, those enrolled in two-year vocational school or students enrolled in an associate degree program are offered up to $23.00 per hour. Graduate student interns are offered up to $28.00 per hour.
Housing Assistance: To help offset housing expenses, eligible full-time interns may receive up to $300.00 per week during the internship program, subject to case-by-case review and approval.
Relocation Assistance: Eligible full-time interns may receive up to $1,600.00 in
relocation support, subject to approval on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process

If you meet the program requirements, complete and submit your application through the link below. Our team will review all applications and resumes. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted to schedule a first-round interview.

Want to be a Host Organization?

Why Host an Intern?

Become a host and support the next generation of innovators while gaining valuable assistance with your projects. IACMI manages and reviews applications to connect your organization with qualified, motivated, and talented interns.

Host Benefits:

IACMI members are eligible for 100% reimbursement of allowable direct internship costs.
Access to motivated and skilled interns.
Cost-sharing for non-member host companies for allowable direct internship costs.

Cost-Share Expectations for Non-Members:
Non-Member Cost Share Benefits:
IACMI reimburses 60-80% of eligible, allowable direct internship costs, based on the size and type of the host organization.

Small Businesses (1-50 employees): IACMI reimburses 80% of eligible, allowable direct internship costs; the host organization is responsible for the remaining 20%.
Medium Businesses (51-500 employees): IACMI reimburses 70% of eligible, allowable direct internship costs; the host organization is responsible for the remaining 30%.
Large Businesses (500+ employees): IACMI reimburses 60% of eligible, allowable direct internship costs; the host organization is responsible for the remaining 40%.
Academic Institutions: IACMI reimburses 70% of eligible, allowable direct internship costs; the host organization is responsible for the remaining 30%.

Reach out to our Workforce Internship Coordinators to learn more: