Minnesota HF1957 appropriates $2 million to support STEM internships for college students at small Minnesota companies.

Minnesota HF1957 allocates $1 million each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Minnesota Technology Association for the SciTech internship program. This program provides science, technology, engineering, and math internship opportunities for college students and graduate students. The internships are with small, for-profit companies in Minnesota with fewer than 250 employees worldwide. The grant covers 50% of the intern's wages, up to $3,000 per intern, and aims to increase participation among women and other underserved populations. This is a onetime appropriation.

Minnesota HF1957 appropriates $2 million to support STEM internships for college students at small Minnesota companies.

Minnesota HF1957 allocates $1 million each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Minnesota Technology Association for the SciTech internship program. This program provides science, technology, engineering, and math internship opportunities for college students and graduate students. The internships are with small, for-profit companies in Minnesota with fewer than 250 employees worldwide. The grant covers 50% of the intern's wages, up to $3,000 per intern, and aims to increase participation among women and other underserved populations. This is a onetime appropriation.