2026 Launch: Summer Intern Series
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:00 AM - Wednesday, July 29, 2026 9:30 AM (CDT)
Description
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.
Duration: 8 weeks (June 10 - July 29)
Cadence: Weekly 1.5 - 2 hour sessions on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30 AM
Format: In-person, rotating host sites (businesses, libraries, colleges)
| Dates | Session Topic | Facilitators |
| June 10 | Kick-Off Event: Designing Your Internship | Chelsey Cegielski - UW-Madison |
| June 17 | Adulting 101 | Dawn Grenzer-Stumpf - Miron Construction Jennifer Van Thiel - Fox Valley Technical College Jeff Loberger - Fox Valley Lutheran High School |
| June 24 | Workplace Expectations & Soft Skills | Christina Ropella - US Venture |
| July 1 | Civic Engagement & Giving Back | Jake Woodford - City of Appleton Mayor Austin Hammond - City of Menasha Mayor |
| July 8 | Financial Literacy | Abbie Blood - Community First Credit Union |
| July 15 | Networking Like a Pro | Brian Ollech - Network Health |
| July 22 (2 hours) | Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews | Becka Szczepaniec & Amber Micke - Capital Credit Union |
| July 29 | Celebration & Networking, Leadership, and Motivation | Terry Wetzel - Summit Leadership |
Please be advised that photo or video may be taken at this event for use on the Chamber website, social media, and/or other promotional materials. Your attendance at this event gives consent to the Fox Cities Chamber to use your image and likeness for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. Please note that any unauthorized video recording of this event is not permitted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Sponsors
Connect Sponsor
Member: $250
Non-member: $350
As a non-profit organization, every contribution we receive plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our goals. In order to maximize the effectiveness of our resources and support our mission, we have implemented a non-refundable ticket policy. They are, however, fully transferrable to someone else. To transfer your ticket, please contact Gina Maniak at gmaniak@foxcc.net.
8 weeks (June 10–July 29)