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. As a result, the 2024 Part 1 “Legacy” Grants offered to employers will be discontinued on January 31, 2025. Don’t miss out on your company’s final chance to submit your interns from calendar year 2024!
2024 “Legacy” Internship Grant Forms
- Due by January 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
- Companies with 1 intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with 2 or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant. Submit one form for each intern from 2024 to ensure they are eligible for a Part 2 grant upon graduation (full-time new hires).
- Due by December 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
- For companies successfully converting an intern from their Part 1 list to a full-time new hire in 2025, a $500 check will be mailed to the company, to present to their new hire. New hire conversions are unlimited, but the name must have been included on a Part 1 list.
Updated 2025 Program – Employer Forms
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 total 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.
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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