2025 Internship Grants Available for Employers and Affiliated Associations

March 27, 2025

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) Internship Grant program has been upgraded for 2025 to offer a new level of support for the multiple entities involved with developing the future talent of our industry.

Employer Forms: Due April 1, 2025

These internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

  • Due April 1, 2025, for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company. One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Affiliated Associations Forms: Due April 1, 2025

Grants are intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers, mentoring programs, or new student-focused resources.

  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 plans, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executives. One application per Affiliated Association, covering all related student chapters.
  • $5,000 grant (5 available).  

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

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