Massachusetts Tech Connect Internship Program (MA Tech Connect)
MA Tech Connect is now accepting applications to stand up new tech focused internship programs for Community College and other associates degree students around the Commonwealth. Careers in the tech and innovation sector offer dynamic opportunities for economic advancement and personal growth. Tech and Innovation sector internships offer students a concrete pathway into the industry and strengthen the Commonwealth’s tech talent pipeline by ensuring that foothold is in Massachusetts.
Funding Opportunity
This funding opportunity will provide flexible resources to community colleges, other associate degree granting institutions, and their partners to develop a pilot program to support securing tech and innovation sector internships for associate level students in Massachusetts. The goal is to help address both employer willingness and awareness to take on associate-level interns while also addressing barriers that may prevent interns from completing an internship. Funding can be used for a wide range of purposes, including but not limited to wage stipends, wrap around services to help interns succeed during the internship, and organizational infrastructure to facilitate internship placements.
A total of $400,000 is available for this NOFO. Awards in the range of $100,000-$200,000 are anticipated.
Grantees will have two years to spend the funds.
Eligibility
Any non-profit or government organization in Massachusetts is eligible to apply for MA Tech Connect. Organizations that are not community colleges or other associates degree granting institutions must include at least one as a partner in their proposal.
Key Dates
- Application Period Opens:
- Informational Webinar:
- Application Deadline:
- Award Notification:
Informational Webinar
Join us on for an informational webinar to learn more about the MA Tech Connect program. We will provide an overview of the application process, discuss eligibility requirements, and answer your questions in real time.
Apply
To apply, submit your completed application electronically to proposals@masstech.org and the program manager, Will Fuqua fuqua@masstech.org by (insert date) at (insert time) PM EST. Applicants are encouraged to read the NOFO carefully and conform to its requirements.
- NOFO (link)
- BUDGET DOC (link)
- ATTACHMENTS (link)