Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation

MCWT will match candidates with available intern positions at MCWT partner companies to determine mutually beneficial placements. Internship positions are for college students who are enrolled in college-level courses for the upcoming academic year at a Michigan college or university.

Intern candidates:

To express your interest in being considered for an Internship, please send an email with your resume to MCWTintern@mcwt.org. There will be a rolling acceptance process that is initiated upon receipt of the candidate’s resume. You are encouraged to send this in as soon as possible.

Eligibility:

An applicant must be a college student who is:

  • A resident of the state of Michigan
  • A student with a 3.0 GPA or better
  • Enrolled in a Michigan college or university
  • Enrolled in a technology-focused program*

*Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Digital Forensics, Software Engineering. (These are examples of Technology programs but is not a complete list).

MCWT Partner companies/prospective intern employers:

This program is for first- or second-year college students pursuing computer science or an equivalent as a major with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Some qualifications include having a general knowledge of standard office applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) and an understanding of basic technology skills (e.g. coding, data, hardware/software, process). Interns will gain experience in new technologies, work in professional teams and improve communication skills. This is a great opportunity to become a part of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation.

Additionally, partner companies from the MCWT community who specialize in technology staffing are also available as part of this intern program for onboarding and hiring of the intern, if you would prefer to work through one of these firms.

We encourage you to share your company profile; the number of intern openings and intern job descriptions for this program; suggested start and end dates; and key contact information. Candidates will be selected by an intern selection committee and a robust application process where MCWT scholars are given first priority for placement. We will be conducting rolling reviews to match candidates to available intern positions and will invite you to participate in the matching/approval process. The intern program runs from June to September for a minimum of 6 weeks with possible extension options.

If you are interested in this program or if you have any questions, please contact MCWTintern@mcwt.org.

Our internship program matches candidates with positions available at MCWT partner companies.

Success stories

Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM breaking barriers in the tech world. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she has risen from participant to lead of our ELEVATE cohort program. 

We hope you’ll feel inspired by Vanette’s experience and the history our organization is making as we inspire and grow women in tech. 

Vanette Hill
MARIAM MAHMOUD

MCWT scholar Mariam Mahmoud shares her journey to success with her MCWT mentor match. All MCWT scholarship recipient are partnered with a mentor to guide and support them throughout their college career. To learn more about Mariam’s story, keep reading.

Mariam Mahmoud
CHELSEA CARTER

Friends of MCWT Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Carter shares her personal story of how MCWT fueled her passion for technology. Carter’s story serves as a prime example of how the MCWT lifecycle continues. To learn more about Chelsea’s journey, keep reading.

Chelsea Carter
FAY GHOUJEGHI

Fay Ghoujeghi’s learning journey of professional development with MCWT has reached new heights. As an MCWT member,  Ghoujeghi had an opportunity to experience a 6-month scholarship program. To learn more about Fay’s journey, keep reading.

Fay Ghoujeghi
ANGELA MATTA

Angela Matta shares her story on how her engagement with MCWT has led to scholarship and internship opportunities. Throughout the years of her involvement, MCWT has been the spark of Matta’s interest in computer science. To learn more about Angela’s story, click the button below.

Angela Matta

MCWT multi-year scholar, Himaja Motheram shares her personal story on how the GET-IT programs made an impact on her interest in technology. Throughout her course of the program, she grew closer to a community of girls who were just as eager to learn and engage as she was. To learn more about Himaja’s journey, click the button below.

Himaja Motheram

Taking scholars to the next level in their tech career is apart of MCWT’s goal to continue the lifecycle of girls and women in technology throughout Michigan. Take a moment to read this success story on Vonnita Jones, a former MCWT Scholarship recipient who was able to stay connected and engaged with MCWT on a career level.

Vonnita Jones

MCWT Scholar, Jenna Sultes shares her success story on how she has been able to grow into the MCWT community and continue her engagement as a former scholarship recipient.

Jenna Sultes

Learn more about the impact MCWT’s Ignite! Mentoring had on Tatiana Duggan. This connection has led Tatianna to accomplishing her goals and sharing her success story with MCWT and other young girls in tech.

Tatiana Duggan

Arial Magyar shares her story on how MCWT’s high school GET-IT program fostered her interest in design, coding, and programming, as well as how her skillset in technology has.

Arial Magyar

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