Students Compete in Internship Draft Day at Lambeau
The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance's 12th annual event pairs college students with local employers at Lambeau Field.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Job Fairs
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The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance holds its 12th annual Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field, where college students from across Wisconsin and beyond interview with multiple local businesses. Students seeking jobs in their fields are scored on resume and interview performance.
Why it matters
The event gives students direct access to local employers in their fields and gives businesses a structured way to evaluate candidates. Scholarships tied to performance add a financial incentive for students to prepare thoroughly.
The event's top two overall scorers receive $2,500 and $1,500 scholarships, while each participating school's top point-getter wins $500. The source does not disclose total participant or employer counts.
The players
Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance
A regional industry group that organizes manufacturing workforce development programs across northeast Wisconsin, including this annual internship event.
The details
Students interview with multiple local businesses and are awarded points based on resume and interview performance. The two highest overall scorers are named the top two draft picks.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026: Internship Draft Day held at Lambeau Field.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 4:30 p.m.: Top draft picks announced.
Season Trajectory
The 12th annual Internship Draft Day extends a long-running effort by the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance to connect regional manufacturers with students. Its continuity signals that structured, scored interview formats are becoming an established recruitment channel in the region.
Students who compete gain direct interview experience and a chance at scholarship money tied to their performance. Local employers get a structured look at candidates in their fields before hiring decisions are made.
The takeaway
Students preparing for internship interviews benefit from practicing resume reviews and mock interviews before events like this one. Scored formats reward preparation, so treat each employer conversation as a graded opportunity.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wbay.
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