Best Internships for Diversity

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs, asking them to assess their experiences on a variety of different factors. Recognizing the importance of a diverse and inclusive environment, Vault has devoted a separate section to interns’ ratings with respect to diversity. The 2025 rankings are based on the results of the 2025 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2024.

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2025 Best Internships for Racial & Ethnic Diversity

#1

Lumsden & McCormick Internship Program

Lumsden McCormick CPA offers its internship programs for students who are interested in a career in accounting. Students can choose from a tax internship that takes place during the spring, or an audit internship that takes place during the...

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SCORE 10.000

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#1

Synovus Bank Corporate Summer Internship Program

Synovus offers summer internships for high-performing rising juniors and seniors. The internships typically last 10 weeks and are very hands-on, offering interns the opportunity to gain relevant skills, participate in and lead assignments, work...

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SCORE 10.000

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#1

The New York Stem Cell Foundation Internship Program

The New York Stem Cell Foundation Summer Internship Program is designed to provide interns with real-world experience in stem cell research. The 10-week-long program takes place in the summer and is located in New York City. While there are some...

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SCORE 10.000

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#4

FedEx College Connections Intern Program

The FedEx student program has a guiding principle to recruit from college campuses in close proximity to main FedEx Services geographies. The summer internship program is centrally coordinated across FedEx Services with a program goal of placing...

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SCORE 9.900

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#13

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#5

Carnival Cruise Line Internship Program

Carnival Cruise Lines welcomes college juniors and seniors to join their 12-week summer internship program. Applicants must be 21+, with a strong GPA and an even stronger personality—interns are expected to be able to bring the fun. Interns can...

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SCORE 9.846

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#50

#5

Michaels Stores Internship Program

Michaels offers summer internships in its stores and its support center for students looking to get experience with one of the largest craft retailers in the country. Internships run for 10 weeks and expose students to all kinds of people and...

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SCORE 9.846

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#7

Avnet Internship Program

Avnet offers a 12-week summer internship program for college students in the U.S. and a 6-month program during the school year in Guadalajara. The internship takes place either at the company’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, other major U.S....

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SCORE 9.818

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#7

Southeastern Grocers Internship Program

At Southeastern Grocers, students have the opportunity to learn more about the grocery retail industry during a 12-week summer internship. The program, which is located at the company headquarters in Jacksonville, FL, is looking for candidates...

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SCORE 9.818

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#9

Kyndryl US Internship Program

Kyndryl US Internship Program is a 10–12-week, full-time immersive work experience for undergraduate students and new graduates that focuses on interns developing their technical and non-technical skills. The program includes project work,...

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SCORE 9.815

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#10

PKF O'Connor Davies Internship Program

Internships and programs offered at PKF O’Connor Davies give students firsthand experience working with the firm’s partners, principals, managers, and professional staff members, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting. Interns...

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SCORE 9.804

2024 Ranking

#4

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#11

Airlines Reporting Corporation Internship Program

Airlines Reporting Corporation offers students the opportunity to spend the summer months gaining hands-on experience with the company’s unique line of work. The internship program is a paid, 10-week program for current college students....

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SCORE 9.800

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#11

Paycor Internship Program

Paycor offers an internship for motivated students in a variety of areas within the company. Positions include those in marketing, product, finance, IT, and legal, among others. Interns will have the chance to use skills they’ve learned in the...

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SCORE 9.800

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#13

Heartland Business Systems Internship Program

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Associate: The Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Associate will assist in development, implementation, and supporting related services and solutions for consulting clients. This position will participate in...

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SCORE 9.789

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#27

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#13

Ripple Internship Program

Ripple’s internship program provides students with meaningful hands-on experience and the ability to learn new skills. In addition to development resources, interns receive 3:1 mentorship . During the program, interns work alongside industry...

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SCORE 9.789

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#15

Alcon See Brilliantly Internship Program

Alcon offers internships in many of its business areas, including research and development, technology, finance, marketing, sales, human resources, supply chain management, and engineering. Internships last for approximately 10–12 weeks over the...

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SCORE 9.788

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#16

ADUSA Distribution and Transportation Internship Program

Internships at ADUSA allow students interested in supply chain and operations to get practical, hands-on experience with one of the biggest grocery supply chain networks in the country. Prospective interns should be pursuing a bachelor’s or...

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SCORE 9.769

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#17

Lincoln Financial Internship Program

Each summer, college students participating in Lincoln’s nine-week internship development program capitalize on opportunities for continuous learning and development as they gain hands-on experience, make meaningful contributions to the business...

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SCORE 9.755

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#18

College Works Painting Internship

College Works Painting provides its interns with “the outside the classroom” experience they need to find their edge and excel in the business world. The company's vision is to deliver a hands-on, world-class learning experience about the...

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SCORE 9.742

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#18

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#19

Maximus Internship Program

Maximus' Summer Internship Program offers a 10-week paid internship in fields such as technology, healthcare, and public services. Maximus has internship opportunities that are in-person, fully remote, and hybrid, and all options are paid with...

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SCORE 9.727

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#20

GUESS?, Inc. Internship Program

The Guess internship program takes place over 10 weeks in the summer and allows students to explore the many business areas of a major fashion label: design, buying, digital advertising, web design, e-commerce, production, visual display, and HR.

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SCORE 9.720

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#21

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc Internship Program

Broadridge offers internships in various areas, including software engineering, infrastructure engineering, development operations, technology business management, project management, enterprise systems management, and more. The company is...

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SCORE 9.714

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#22

ConnectiveRx Internship Program

ConnectiveRx’s internship program gives students the opportunity to work closely with full-time employees at the company and expand their professional skills and networks.

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SCORE 9.700

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#23

Zurich North America Internship Program

At Zurich North America, interns work on real-world assignments in the insurance industry during the 10- to 12-week summer program. The company is looking for candidates who will be attending a degree program in the fall and who are interested...

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SCORE 9.696

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#24

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Internship Program

The American Bureau of Shipping internship program is for any student pursuing a higher-education degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in the engineering field—including, but not limited to, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Electrical...

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SCORE 9.692

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#25

Equinix Internship Program

The Equinix internship program gives students the chance to get firsthand experience with the company, whether their interests lie in sales, finance, HR, customer care, sales engineering, IT, or elsewhere. Internships occur in many of the...

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SCORE 9.688

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#NR

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#25

NFI Industries Internship Program

NFI offers internships for students in many of its business areas, including operations and corporate areas like finance, accounting, HR, brokerage, marketing, fleet, real estate, and IT. Its internships give students firsthand experience with...

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SCORE 9.688

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#25

Royal Caribbean Corporate Internship Program

Royal Caribbean offers an 11-week paid, skill-enriching, innovation-generating summer advantage. No matter which team an intern is on, they innovate, collaborate, and deliver. As an intern at Royal Caribbean's corporate headquarters, you’ll be...

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SCORE 9.688

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#25

UserTesting Internship Program

The UserTesting internship program gives students the chance to experience the company’s workflow and culture firsthand, allowing them to grow their skills and their professional networks.

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SCORE 9.688

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#29

Lowe's Summer Internship Program

Lowe’s offers its summer internship program for students and looking to gain hands-on experience in areas such as finance, human resources, merchandising, supply chain, technology, and more. Lowe’s is committed to providing each of its...

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SCORE 9.680

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#30

The Friedkin Group Internship Program

The Friedkin Group offers internships for students in many of its business areas, including accounting and finance, engineering, field operations, insurance and risk, IT, marketing, sales, supply chain and logistics, and tax. Requirements depend...

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SCORE 9.667

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#30

Unilever Summer Internship Program

Unilever offers internships for ambitious individuals who like a good challenge. The company promises to provide a dynamic and inspiring experience for its interns, with its knowledgeable and passionate associates there to lend a helping hand....

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SCORE 9.667

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#32

Pluralsight Internship Program

Pluralsight offers internships in both the U.S. and India for those looking to get a foothold in the industry. U.S. internships last 12 weeks, and those in India last six months in the spring semester and are available in many diverse areas,...

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SCORE 9.647

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#33

Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits Summer Internship Program

Motivated and high-performing students and recent graduates can take part in Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits internship program. The summer internship program gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience...

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SCORE 9.640

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#21

#34

Reynolds American Internship Program

Internships at Reynolds American, Inc. can lead to a successful and rewarding career at a global organization. In fact, some of the company’s current vice presidents began their career journey as interns. Reynolds American takes great care to...

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SCORE 9.632

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#35

Aflac Summer Internship Program

Aflac relies on interns to contribute a fresh perspective on projects that directly improve the service experience that their policyholders worldwide receive in their time of need.  Why intern with Aflac? Learn: Enjoy real-world work...

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SCORE 9.630

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#36

Pega Internship Program

Pega’s internship program is an excellent platform to help students transition their academic knowledge into a successful professional career. Pega pushes great students to be better, encourages them to take on the biggest challenges, and...

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SCORE 9.625

2024 Ranking

#14

#37

Walbridge Internship Program

Walbridge provides hands-on experience in construction management and engineering. The purpose of the Walbridge Summer Internship program is to engage students with meaningful career development activities geared toward cultivating talented,...

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SCORE 9.615

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#38

STIHL Inc Internship Program

STIHL’s internship program is designed to offer students hands-on, real-world experience with a well-known manufacturer. Interns are provided the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to impactful projects, and grow both...

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SCORE 9.611

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#39

Target Corporation Internship

Target’s summer internship gives early career talent a look at what life is like working at Target’s corporate offices, stores, and supply chain facilities. The company offers internships in many areas, including software engineering,...

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SCORE 9.598

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#40

Ellucian Internship Program

The Ellucian internship program is designed to develop top-quality students into entry-level hires through mentorship and valuable applied experience in software engineering, project management, sales, and more. Ellucian offers a competitive...

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SCORE 9.594

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#3

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#41

Bennett Thrasher Internship Program

Bennett Thrasher’s talent acquisition team hosts over 100 students for office visits to be considered for its internship program. An internship with BT is a great opportunity to get real-world experience with public accounting, client...

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SCORE 9.588

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#NR

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#41

Mr. Cooper Homegrown Internship Program

Mr. Cooper’s Homegrown internship program offers students hands-on experience and exposure to real business challenges. Internships are offered in numerous areas, including accounting, capital markets, finance, financial reporting, information...

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SCORE 9.588

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#NR

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#43

Huntington Bank Internship Program

Huntington National Bank offers a summer internship program for ambitious, academically exceptional students. The paid program lasts for 12 weeks and is available to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and postgraduates. Areas of study include...

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SCORE 9.586

2024 Ranking

#24

#44

Superior Construction Building the Future Internship Program

The Superior Construction Building the Future summer internship offers students a 12-week program that provides an in-depth look into a career in the construction field. Interns gain hands-on experience by working on real projects alongside...

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SCORE 9.576

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#45

MongoDB Internship Program

The MongoDB internship program allows students from a wide swathe of backgrounds the opportunity to grow their skills and networks while working on real-life projects with the company. Internships are available in many tech-focused and non-tech...

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SCORE 9.571

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#46

LyondellBasell Internship & Co-Op Program

LyondellBasell offers two different programs for students: an engineering co-op and a corporate internship program. The engineering co-op can take place during the fall, spring, or summer semesters, and is specifically tailored to chemical,...

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SCORE 9.568

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#NR

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#47

Dassault Systèmes Internship Program

Students participating in Dassault Systèmes have the opportunity to work closely with members of the organization on various tech and design software. There are opportunities available within many parts of the company, including research and...

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SCORE 9.545

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#47

WilkinGuttenplan Internship Programs

WilkinGuttenplan interns have the following responsibilities: Participate in training sessions to enhance proficiency in utilizing advanced accounting software and tools effectively. Collaborate with experienced professionals to conduct...

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SCORE 9.545

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#49

The Home Depot Internship Program

At The Home Depot, interns are valuable contributors on challenging and immersive projects that directly impact the business. Interns who join the Home Depot family become part of an innovative and fast-paced team with ample opportunity to grow...

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SCORE 9.541

2024 Ranking

#1

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#50

ScanSource Spark Internship Program

The ScanSource Spark internship is a summer internship that takes place in Greenville, South Carolina. It’s available to undergrad students majoring in areas applicable to sales, merchandising, marketing, finance, people/culture, customer...

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SCORE 9.529

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#51

SoFi Internship Program

The SoFi internship and new grad programs are designed to identify, engage, and nurture the next generation of SoFi leaders through early-career talent. Students and recent graduates are welcome to grow their skills, knowledge, and professional...

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SCORE 9.522

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#52

Gilead Early Talent Internship Program

Gilead offers an exciting student internship out of its corporate headquarters in Foster City, California. The internship is perfect for students who want to begin their career with a biopharmaceutical company that has been a trailblazer in...

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SCORE 9.520

2024 Ranking

#10

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#53

ServiceNow Internship Program

The ServiceNow internship program is designed to give students hands-on experience in the software industry, with the opportunity to work on real problems that the company deals with. Internships are offered in engineering, product, sales,...

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SCORE 9.513

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#54

Akram Assurance, Advisory Tax Firm Internship Program

Akram interns will gain exposure to the firm’s congenial culture that is highly committed to training, professional development, and mentoring. Work/life balance is also important at Akram, and the firm is focused on paying its interns (and...

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SCORE 9.500

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#54

Cheniere Energy, Inc. Internship Program

At Cheniere Energy, interns spend the summer months growing their careers through impactful assignments in the energy industry. The 12-week program is located in Houston, TX; Sabine Pass, LA; Corpus Christi, TX; and Washington, DC. Candidates...

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SCORE 9.500

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#NR

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#54

DreamWorks Internship Program

Anyone who wants to join the DreamWorks intern team should be passionate about animation, ready to have loads of fun while still working hard, willing to take initiative, and self-motivated yet willing to ask for help when they need it. Students...

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SCORE 9.500

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#32

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#54

Southwest Airlines Campus Reach Internship Program

The Southwest Airlines Campus Reach Internship program gives students quality real-world experience, an insider’s glance into the airline industry, and a semester of fun. The goal of the internship is to provide interns with interactive learning...

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SCORE 9.500

2024 Ranking

#25

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#54

Wipfli Internship

Accounting Internship Program: Wipfli offers full-time and part-time accounting internships over the spring and summer semesters. Wipfli's rotational internship program provides students the opportunity to experience tax, audit, and several...

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SCORE 9.500

2024 Ranking

#22

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#59

Fannie Mae Summer Internship Program

Fannie Mae’s paid internship is for college students interested in software engineering, finance, analytics, and business. Interns have an opportunity to expand their network with executives, sharpen their skills, serve their community, and...

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SCORE 9.483

2024 Ranking

#7

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#60

7-Eleven, Inc Internship Program

7-Eleven Inc. has several paid summer internship opportunities. Each internship lasts for 10-12 weeks, is focused on a specific functional area, and will provide the candidate with in-depth experience, culminating in a project presentation to...

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SCORE 9.476

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#NR

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#61

Discover Internship Program

The Internship Program at Discover aims to help students “Find Your Spark.” The summer internship program is designed to prepare students for full-time employment. Discover offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students in Business...

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SCORE 9.467

2024 Ranking

#17

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#61

Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Summer Internship Development Program (USID)

Loomis Sayles offers a 10-week internship program for first-generation college students to gain direct experience in a professional setting, completing meaningful project-based work. To support them, interns receive industry-specific...

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SCORE 9.467

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#63

Frazier Deeter Internship Program

The Frazier & Deeter program is designed to fully immerse interns into the everyday work life of an accountant. Interns are assigned associate-level work after about two weeks of intensive training. There is a buddy outing every other week...

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SCORE 9.462

2024 Ranking

#42

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#64

Eli Lilly and Company Internship Program

The Eli Lilly internship program is the main pathway for students and new grads looking to join the company. The internship is offered in several areas within Lilly, including data sciences and solutions, engineering, IT, finance, and HR, among...

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SCORE 9.457

2024 Ranking

#40

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#65

GRAIL Internship Program

The GRAIL internship program allows students interested in the fast-moving field of biotech to get firsthand experience with the company’s work and culture.

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SCORE 9.455

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#NR

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#66

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Internship Program

Horizon BCBSNJ offers an internship for students looking to get a leg up in the health insurance industry. Interns have the chance to hone the skills they’ve learned in the classroom and expand their professional networks.

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SCORE 9.452

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#67

Mott MacDonald Internship Program

Mott MacDonald’s internship program allows students to take on real-world engineering and construction projects in nearly all of the company’s business areas. Interns will be able to learn from experienced full-time professionals, grow their...

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SCORE 9.450

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#NR

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#68

Los Angeles Dodgers Emerging Talent Program

The LA Dodgers internship program runs for 12 weeks in the summer and is designed to provide students with firsthand experience with a legacy sports brand. Interns can expect to gain knowledge of the sports industry, work closely with teams...

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SCORE 9.435

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#69

Analysis Group Summer Program

Undergraduate juniors who are studying economics, finance, statistics, or related subjects have the opportunity to become a Summer Analyst Intern at Analysis Group. Analysis Group also seeks MBA and Ph.D., students a year away from graduation...

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SCORE 9.431

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#70

CohnReznick Internship Program

CohnReznick invests heavily in its interns, quickly broadening their skills through client-facing assignments, strong mentorship, and a variety of professional development programs. Assurance/Audit Interns: Work on all aspects of an...

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SCORE 9.425

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#NR

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#71

FanDuel Internship Program

The FanDuel summer internship program is an introduction for students to the world of sports tech and the online gambling industry. The internship lasts for 10 weeks and is run hybrid, with two or three days in the office expected. Interns can...

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SCORE 9.421

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#NR

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#71

Novo Nordisk Summer Internship Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For 10 weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global...

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SCORE 9.421

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#NR

#73

NRG Energy Internship Program

NRG has internships available in Houston, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Princeton, New Jersey, Boston, Massachusetts, and Utah for college juniors and seniors looking to get hands-on experience in the energy business. Internships are...

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SCORE 9.417

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#NR

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#74

BNY Internship Program

BNY Mellon’s internship program offers undergraduate students exposure to the financial services industry across several roles and functions, including audit, client management, engineering, finance, investment management, marketing and...

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SCORE 9.412

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#NR

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#74

Encompass Health Corporation Internship Program

Encompass Health’s internship program is designed to give students a well-rounded view of the healthcare company’s business, as well as prepare them for wherever their career paths may take them. Internships take place in many of the company’s...

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SCORE 9.412

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#NR