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Find Your Role.
Build Real Impact.

The DeRocco Fellowship connects the next generation of women leaders in advanced manufacturing with the employers, mentors, and networks that will help them thrive. Every form of involvement creates real, lasting impact.

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Be an Employer Partner

Hire a Future Leader and Help Shape Manufacturing’s Workforce

Employer partners hire a DeRocco Fellow for a paid summer internship (June–August) and support her participation in mentorship and professional development programming. There is no cost to participate beyond the intern’s compensation.

  • Welcome a high-potential student into your workplace for a summer internship
  • Support her participation in mentorship and development programming
  • Contribute directly to building a stronger, more diverse manufacturing workforce
Become an Employer Partner
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Become a Mentor

Share What You’ve Learned. Mentor the Next Generation.

Fellows are matched one-on-one with experienced women leaders in manufacturing — gaining real-world insight, professional confidence, and career guidance just when they need it most. As a mentor, your experience becomes a foundation for someone else to build on.

  • Share your career journey and hard-won lessons
  • Offer guidance and encouragement at a pivotal moment
  • Help Fellows navigate early career decisions with confidence
  • Open doors through your professional network
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Know Someone Who Belongs in This Program?

Help us find the next generation of Fellows. If you know a student who is passionate about manufacturing and ready to grow, share the DeRocco Fellowship with:

  • Students and interns at your organization
  • Universities, community colleges, and technical training programs
  • Employer and workforce development networks
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2026 DeRocco Fellows at a luncheon during the HI-TEC Conference, with the Fellows shown on screen
Spread the Word

Manufacturing Needs More Women Leaders

You can support the Fellowship by helping us grow our network and reach. Awareness is one of the most powerful ways to expand access and opportunity.

  • Follow and share on LinkedIn
  • Join our email list for updates and opportunities
  • Share Fellowship opportunities with your community
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