When it comes to fostering future talent, Workiva’s internship program stands out as a model of innovation and impact. Headquartered from its location in the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) in Ames, Iowa, this global leader in connected reporting and compliance technology is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals through an internship program designed to provide meaningful experiences, foster long-term connections, and bolster the company’s strategic goals.

In the heart of the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP), Workiva has grown from a promising startup into a global leader in assured, integrated reporting and compliance solutions. Since its founding as WebFilings in 2008, the company has transformed how organizations handle the complexities of financial and non-financial reporting, helping thousands of businesses worldwide streamline workflows, ensure data consistency, and improve transparency.

At Sukup Manufacturing, internships are more than just summer jobs—they’re launchpads for future careers in engineering, manufacturing, and agribusiness. Since its inception in 2017, the program has provided students with hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management, helping to build the next generation of agricultural innovators.

For more than 75 years, Metalcraft has been a trusted name in asset identification. The company’s longstanding presence in Mason City, Iowa, has served as the headquarters for its diverse operations—ranging from metal nameplates and barcode labels to sophisticated RFID tags and software solutions. But despite its established legacy, Metalcraft is looking toward the future. That’s why the company opened a satellite office at the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) in Ames.

At a time when many companies are struggling to find skilled labor, Metalcraft is investing in its future workforce one intern at a time. Through its growing internship program—now bolstered by a physical presence at the ISU Research Park—the company is deepening its relationship with Iowa State University and creating meaningful experiences for emerging engineers. “Internships aren’t just summer jobs for us—they’re a way to build relationships, develop talent, and bring fresh ideas into our business,” says Kyle Bermel, CEO of Metalcraft.

Driving innovation in personalized medicine requires a blend of groundbreaking technology, strategic partnerships, and an ideal environment to nurture growth. For Skroot Laboratory, located in the Iowa State University Research Park, these elements converge to fuel their mission of developing cutting-edge tools that enable the scalable production of personalized cell therapies, a promising frontier in medicine.