Are you a university student from the South Central Mississippi Works (SCMW) workforce area? Are you ready to kick-start your career in a high-demand industry right here in Mississippi? The University Internship Program connects college students to paid, hands-on internship experiences directly aligned with their field of study—while building meaningful relationships with industry professionals, employers, and community leaders who can help launch your future.
What You'll Get
- Paid Work Experience: Gain meaningful, career-focused experience through a structured internship with employers across Central and Southwest Mississippi. Interns work on real projects that align with their academic background and career goals.
- Professional Mentorship: Each intern is matched with experienced professionals who provide guidance, career insight, and support throughout the internship experience—helping you navigate next steps after graduation.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow interns, young professionals, and community leaders through exclusive local events sponsored by economic and workforce development partners. Discover the culture, career opportunities, and quality of life each county has to offer.
Internship Positions Available
- Electrical Engineer Intern Position #1 (Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Electrical Engineer Intern Position #2(Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship Position (Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Industrial Engineer Intern Position #1(Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Industrial Engineer Intern Position #2 (Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Quality Engineer Intern Position(Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Production Control Demand Intern Position (Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Operations Supply Intern Position (Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS)
- Mechanical Engineer Intern Request (1) Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS [added 12/22/25]
- Mechanical Engineer Intern Request (2)Raytheon Technology RTX, Forest, MS) [added 12/22/25]
- Continental Tire Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Continental Tire, Clinton, MS)
- Precision Spine QC Tech (Precision Spine, Pearl, MS)
- Taylor Power_Mechanical Engineer Intern (Taylor Power, Richland, MS)
- Entergy_Engineer I Job Description(2 Positions, Entergy, MS) NOTE: This is the job description of the position that the intern will be interning with.
Application Process
Step 1: Complete the Online Application by January 30, 2026.
Submit the online application by following the instructions on the application form.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
Email a letter of application and an updated resume to wioa@cmpdd.org.
Step 3: Eligibility Review
A Career Coach will contact you using the information provided on your resume to schedule a virtual meeting. This meeting will be used to confirm eligibility and conduct a pre-screening before your application is shared with the employer.
Step 4: Interview & Matching
Once eligibility and pre-screening are complete, the employer will contact you directly to schedule an interview using the contact information from your resume.
Step 5: Placement & Onboarding
If selected by the employer, your Career Coach will work with you to complete placement and onboarding requirements prior to beginning the internship.
