,andtocompeteforchallengingprofessionalrolesandprojects.Penn State Center for Engineering Outreach and Inclusion has engaged over 200undergraduates with 15 different sponsors utilizing this powerful model. EMIX internsdistinguish themselves in the engineering workplace as confident, competitiveprofessionals empowered by soft skills that strategically complement academicpreparation. EMIX intern cohorts are overwhelmingly characterized as superior, topperformers.Internsexcelintechnicalinternshipsandcompetitivelypopulatethesponsorworkforcewithdiversetechnicaltalentmorelikelytoexcel,toadvance,andtoberetained.This paper will describe essential exportable elements in the successful Penn State EMIXmodel including practitioner timeline, sponsorship development, intern search, applicantscreening