Organizations across the nation are teaming up with UW-Stout on innovative, hands-on projects that fuel learning and solve real challenges. Explore the companies already making an impact — and find out how your organization can get involved.
| 3M Menomonie | Diasorin, Inc. | Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (Chippewa Falls) |
| Adam Shilts | Dunn Economic Development | OZ Lifting Products, LLC |
| Advanced Dairy LLC | Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, LLC (Menomonie) | Packaging Technology and Research, LLC |
| Advantek, Inc. | Emerson Electric Co. | Polyram-USA |
| AGP SGlass | Ergotron | Positive Alternatives, Inc. |
| All Metal Stamping, Inc. | Filmtec Corporation | Premium Waters, Inc-Mpls (Corporate) |
| AMS Micromedical, LLC | Frost, Inc. | Realityworks, Inc. |
| Anthony Acres Charter School | Genesis Industries, Inc. | Realityworks, Inc. |
| Applied Materials | Gierke Jungbauer Human Capital | Spectrum Brands Pet, LLC |
| Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC | Industrial Heat Transfer, Inc. | St Croix Tactical Solutions (SCT), LLC |
| Berry Global, Inc. | John Deere | Trane Technologies |
| Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. | Loos Machine and Automation | Tricky Foods |
| Brewery Nonic | Merrick, Inc. | University of Minnesota |
| Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions | Momentum West | VibeTech Enterprises, LLC |
| Cirrus Aircraft | Nexen Group, Inc-Vadnais Heights | VitalPath |
| CNPC USA Corporation | Nicolet Plastics | Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association |
| Delta Children | Nolato Contour | Wisconsin Pharmacal Company |
| 3M Menomonie |
Benefits to External Partners
- Solutions and Expertise: External Partners gain fresh perspectives and impactful results from emerging professionals with access to campus resources, labs, technology, and instructor expertise.
- Recruitment & Talent Pipeline: External Partners engage with Stout students to enhance their recruitment efforts, assess potential hires, and provide valuable professional development experiences while developing a skilled workforce with enhanced career readiness.
- Build Brand Awareness on Campus: External Partners can promote their organization while benefiting from hundreds of hours of work contributed by student teams.
Benefits to Students
- Applied Learning: Through collaboration with external partners, students tackle authentic challenges in their field, gaining hands-on experience that enhances learning and impact.
- Professional Mentorship: Industry professionals and alumni guide students with feedback and career insights, helping shape their professional development and readiness.
- Networking: By engaging with regional and national employers, students expand their networks, gain exposure to career pathways, and develop essential skills for the workforce.