Launch: Summer Intern Series

Help your interns make the most of their summer experience in the Fox Cities!

We know that a successful internship program isn’t just about the work completed over three months – it’s about building a pipeline of talent that stays with your company long-term. One of the biggest hurdles to retaining interns is ensuring they feel connected to both their professional roles and the community they live in. That’s why the Chamber created our brand-new Launch: Summer Intern Series!

The series is an 8-week community immersion program designed to help interns grow their workplace skills, build local networks, and connect to the region where they live and work. Through engaging sessions and networking opportunities, participants gain valuable insight into professional life while building connections that help them feel at home in the Fox Cities.

This 8-week program is designed to bridge the gap between “temporary student” and “future full-time employee.” By investing in their personal and professional development, you are showing them a successful future in the Fox Cities.

The series focuses on three pillars of retention:

Professional Polish: Mastering workplace expectations and soft skills.
Community Connection: Introducing them to regional leaders and civic opportunities so they see the Fox Cities as a place to call home.
Practical Growth: “Adulting” essentials like financial literacy and networking.

Duration: 8 weeks (June 10 – July 29, 2026)
Cadence: Weekly 1.5 – 2 hour sessions on Wednesdays from 8 – 9:30 AM
Format: In-person, rotating host sites (businesses, libraries, colleges)

Interesting in facilitating or hosting?

The Chamber is seeking local professionals to help shape the next generation of talent; we are currently accepting applications for business and community professionals to volunteer their time as session facilitators and/or host sites for the Chamber’s new Launch: Summer Intern Series.

As a facilitator, you’ll share your professional expertise, inspire emerging talent, and help interns strengthen their connection to our community. Each session offers an opportunity to guide meaningful discussions, showcase your organization’s leadership, and play a hands-on role in developing the region’s next generation of professionals. Your participation helps ensure that the Fox Cities continues to grow as a place where bright minds choose to live, work, and thrive.

If interested, apply by January 5, 2025.