FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 16, 2026) – This summer, the Fox Cities Chamber is launching a new program designed to help businesses get even more value from their internship programs.
Launch: Summer Intern Series is an 8-week program designed to introduce interns to both workplace culture and the Fox Cities community. Through engaging sessions and networking opportunities, participants gain valuable insight into professional life while building connections that help them feel at home in the region.
Throughout the program, interns will build practical skills that support both their careers and everyday life. Sessions focus on topics like making the most of an internship experience, understanding workplace expectations, strengthening communication and other professional skills, managing personal finances, and preparing for future job opportunities through networking and interview practice. Participants will also explore leadership, personal motivation, and ways to stay engaged and give back within their communities.
In addition to professional development, participants will be introduced to many opportunities and experiences throughout the Fox Cities, including activities and events happening during the summer, helping them make the most of their time in the region.
By enrolling interns in the series, employers can enhance the internship experience with structured learning opportunities that build workplace readiness, professional confidence and community connections. The program complements the hands-on work interns gain at their companies while helping them develop the soft skills, networking abilities and real-world knowledge that set them up for long-term success.
Sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings, from 8-9:30 AM, from June 10 – July 29. Locations vary, see complete schedule for details.
Class dates, topics and facilitators include:
• June 10: Kick-Off Event – Designing Your Internship; presented by Chelsy Cegielski
• June 17: Adulting 101; presented by Dawn Grenzer-Stumpf, Jennifer Van Thiel and Jeff Loberger
• June 24: Workplace Expectations & Soft Skills; presented by Christina Ropella
• July 1: Civic Engagement & Giving Back; presented by Jake Woodford and Austin Hammond
• July 8: Financial Literacy; presented by Abbie Blood
• July 15: Networking Like a Pro; presented by Brian Ollech
• July 22 (2 hours): Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews; presented by Becka Szczepaniec and Amber Micke
• July 29: Leadership & Motivation; presented by Terry Wetzel
Cost for the series is $250 for members/$350 for non-members. To learn more about the series, or register, visit: https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/Details/2026-launch-summer-intern-series-1528676?sourceTypeId=Website
