Gain hands-on work experience in STEM-related career fields through the Phoenix Student Worker Program
18 Mar 2026
Gain hands-on work experience in STEM-related career fields through the Phoenix Student Worker Program at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
As a Phoenix student, you will work with MnDOT professionals on meaningful projects that shape Minnesota’s transportation future while building valuable skills for your career. Step beyond the basics and make an impact through tasks like:
- Researching and assembling source maps
- Collecting and updating bridge inspection data
- Assisting with state-wide bicycle planning
- Calculating and analyzing data
Every Phoenix student plays a part in creating something bigger. Find your career path, sharpen your skills, and make an impact on the lives of every Minnesotan through the Phoenix Student Worker Program.
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