State Grants to Fund UW Internship Opportunities

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 -- 8:00 AM

(Ted Ehlen, WRN) UW System students will have more paid internship opportunities.

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced $1.1 million in grants for the system through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.

The funds are designed to grow internship opportunities by Wisconsin employers in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, agriculture, green energy and clean water.  Milwaukee, River Falls and Stout are UW schools expected to directly implement the programs for over 120 students.

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