The Front Door for Business Engagement at Wayne State University is offering matching funds to small businesses in southeast Michigan to support student interns in the STEM fields. The Small Company Internship Award (SCIA) program provides up to $3,500 to hire a talented Wayne State University student for summer 2015. 

"At Wayne State we realize the role that industry and university partnerships play in advancing economic development in the region," says Dennis Atkinson, director of the Front Door for Business Engagement. "Connecting local businesses to our student talent is one of many ways our office works to support growth." 

Administered by the Michigan Corporate Relations Network, the SCIA program is open to businesses with fewer than 500 employees offering internships in science, technology, engineering and math.  

For more information, contact Meredith Reynolds, Engagement Specialist for The Front Door, meredith.reynolds@wayne.edu, (313) 758-6106

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering more than 380 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 28,000 students. Through its multidisciplinary approach to research and education, and its ongoing collaboration with government, industry and other institutions, Wayne State seeks to provide a world-class academic experience while fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and throughout the world.

The Front Door is Wayne State University's business engagement center, offering connections to research opportunities, technology commercialization, student talent, small business support, professional development and other university resources and fostering economic development in Detroit and the region.