MMSD, Prism: Help Milwaukee students RISE To the occasion!

Successful internship program keeping talent in the Greater Milwaukee community

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services (Prism) proudly honored the students and companies who demonstrated their commitment to excellence through participation in the Regional Internships in Science and Engineering program (RISE) – a cooperative initiative that joins education and on-the-job experience to prepare students for professional success in the Greater Milwaukee community.

The RISE initiative, now in its third year, is a career and personal development program. It addresses the crucial need to not only retain top talent in the Greater Milwaukee area, but also addresses the underrepresentation of some ethnic minorities in the science and engineering industry sectors. While all students are welcome, the program targets talented students, who were Sewer Service Area (SSA) residents at the time of their high school graduation, and are currently engaged in science or engineering coursework at an accredited college or university, ultimately leading to a Bachelor of Science degree or higher. The SSA includes the City of Milwaukee, WI and several surrounding communities.

The RISE program, through competitive interviews, places selected students in paid summer internships with planners, engineering firms, construction consultants and contractors. The program is designed to provide a two year internship experience with RISE firms, and it is hoped that many will enjoy a rewarding professional relationship upon graduation.

This year’s participating employers included AECOM, JF Ahern, GRAEF, Pieper Electric, Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) and WasteCap.

The RISE program is sponsored by MMSD and managed by Prism. Along with participating employers, they are able to provide students professional experiences that shape their future.

MMSD and Prism are currently recruiting applicants and companies. Students and employers should contact Keesha Sutton directly at 414-847-0990 x108 or at kjones@prismtechnical.com for more information.