Featured Internships

Year Up is a one-year, workforce development training program that provides urban young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of technical and professional skills as they work toward an internship and career path in business or technology. In Jacksonville, the program serves approximately 160 students per year. The program is designed to give students an opportunity they may not otherwise have.

The Year Up program is available to those who have a high school diploma or GED, and have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. The first six months of the intensive job training program involve classroom learning at Florida State College at Jacksonville along with weekly coaching and mentoring. Students also learn writing skills, networking skills and professional behavior skills while in the classroom part of Year Up.

The second half of the program places students in a full-time internship with a local corporation, such as Bank of America, for six months. Students also receive a monthly stipend of up to $600 a month after signing a contract and an opportunity to receive entry level career offers upon completion of the program.

To learn more, check out the link below.

In 2015, Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) launched a high school internship program to address a shortage of operators. Recognizing that Operators required technical education, passing a test, and a year of experience to obtain a license rather than a college degree, CCUA management considered these natural initial positions to focus on. When Executive Director Jeremy Johnston began his tenure in March 2020, he identified the opportunity to formalize the internship initiative. In collaboration with the Clay County School District, applications open in late August and interviews take place in September, with October 1st serving as a typical start date.

Each year, five interns, primarily seniors, are assigned across five specialized areas: water and wastewater operations, business operations, engineering, GIS, and IT. Paid at $15 per hour, interns work around 20-25 hours weekly, accommodating their school schedules.

Reflecting on lessons learned while operating the internship program, Mr. Johnston emphasized the importance of formalized policies with flexibility for regular updates. Continuous staff development, focusing on long-term career paths, has been pivotal in fostering a supportive culture as employees’ enthusiasm for promotional opportunities and growth into supervisory roles. Employees are supportive and welcoming and want to teach and mentor. Department leaders are active participants in the interview process, too. Furthermore, embracing and balancing emerging technologies and the innovative spirit of young students is essential for addressing industry challenges, demanding sustained investment and commitment.

The success stories are compelling – since 2015, all operations interns have secured full-time positions, illustrating the program's commitment to nurturing young talent and addressing critical workforce needs in the community. Beyond the success of retaining young talent, three of the original interns are now lead operators in their respective departments.

To learn more, watch the video below.

According to their website db.com, Deutsche Bank has four divisions—corporate bank, investment bank, private bank and asset management. DB is a leading German Bank that provides financial services to corporate and private clients as well as governments and institutional investors. DB is committed to responsible and sustainable operations in its strong bases in emerging markets.

Deutsche Bank recruits on-campus for internship and graduate program opportunities across the globe. However, we also accept applications from universities where we don’t have a presence on-campus, too. You can visit the events section of this site to find out when we may be visiting your campus. You can also check with your careers’ services office and local university clubs.
Dates vary by region, but most applications open in September. Keep an eye on our social media but also the ‘search page’ where you can see roles that are currently open. You must have graduated within the last 12 months in order to apply for our graduate program. If you graduated more than 12 months ago then please consider applying for other direct entry opportunities at Deutsche Bank using the link below.

Our application process:

Stage 1: Explore and research
You have the option to start at any stage of your studies or after graduation.
We recommend that you use our Events and Employability Hub to find out more about working here and to search for events we are running that will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions of our employees before you apply. It’s important before you apply for an internship or graduate program opportunity that you understand how a bank like ours is structured and which division you would like to work in so we have created a useful guide available at the first link below.

Stage 2: Apply
Once you have all the information you need, it’s time to take the next step and apply. Visit our “Apply” page to search for the role that you wish to apply for. You will be asked to submit a short application form and to attach your CV. Make sure you check the eligibility criteria for the vacancy you are applying for. This information is displayed in each job description.

Stage 3: Online Assessments
You will be asked to take a series of online assessments. The type of assessments you will be asked to take will vary depending on the role that you are applying for.

Stage 4: Interview (all roles except in our Technology Centres)
An interview is your opportunity to tell us a bit more about you, your motivations for the role and what skills you can bring to Deutsche Bank. This is most likely to be a video interview, and you will be provided with some preparation time after being shown each question and before recording your response.

*If you are applying to our Praktikum Internship roles in Germany you will participate in interviews with Human Resources and the business division you are applying to.

Georgia-Pacific is “one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals.” The Palatka mill, which celebrated its 75th year of operation in 2022, employs nearly 900 employees and remains the largest private employer in Putnam County. Familiar consumer brands such as Brawny®, Dixie®, and Angel Soft® are produced here. The mill, recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its reduction of energy and water use, has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion.

The 2024 Engineering Internship Program is a paid 12-week program running from late May to mid-August. This opportunity assigns interns to help “support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance” and provides a potential pathway to receiving a full-time offer should they perform well. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, chemical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, process control, and mechanical engineering. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree or alternative program, eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2026 and have legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship.

Georgia-Pacific states that interns are viewed as a contributor to their team, enjoy networking events, and partner with interns from other disciplines to participate in an Innovation Challenge.

To apply for this paid internship program, visit the link below.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the youngest franchises for the National Football League, began as an expansion team alongside the Caroline Panthers in 1993. The first home game of the Jacksonville Jaguars took place in September 1995. EverBank Stadium, the downtown home of the “Jags”, is “one of the largest sports complexes in the NFL and draws more than 80,000 fans on game days.” Shahid Khan, the team’s owner, has made an impact on the Northeast Florida community that exceeds $500 million. Employees describe working for the Jags as fun, dynamic, energetic, collaborative, impactful, and innovative.

The Business Database Intern for the Jacksonville Jaguars is a paid opportunity scheduled for January – May 2024. This opportunity provides the chance to explore a career in professional sports and gain marketable job skills in a “hands-on” experience. During the internship, interns will learn CRM Management, covering auditing, campaign summaries, and actionable insights. The Business Database Intern will work closely with the CRM manager, with opportunities to collaborate across departments. Qualified candidates must be competent in quantitative analysis, proficient with Microsoft Excel, and able to work onsite at EverBank Stadium. Come with an enthusiasm to learn and find yourself in a workplace dedicated to the values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication, and Empowerment (PRIDE).

To apply for this paid internship program, visit the link below.

Founded in 1886 in New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) produces medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and is well-known for consumer brands such as Band-Aid, Aveeno, Splenda, Tylenol, Zyrtec, and more. With a belief that “health is everything,” J&J’s unique position across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions will enable them to “profoundly impact health for humanity.” J&J is a global company that generated approximately $94.9 billion in revenue in 2022. J&J came to Jacksonville in 1981 by acquiring Frontier Contact Lenses and in 2023, announced a $57 million expansion at its disposable contact lens manufacturing plant at Deerwood Park.
Johnson & Johnson state that they seek candidates who want to make an “immediate, measurable impact on the world and bring innovative ideas, products and services to life.” Completing an internship with J&J involves working on vital assignments and initiatives, providing valuable hands-on experience to promote personal and professional growth. To be eligible for an internship, candidates should expect qualifications involving actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher, depending on the internship, as well as having a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, and an ability to handle multiple projects. Opportunities are 10-12 weeks in length, and span research and development, finance, engineering, and marketing.

To view internship opportunities available for Summer 2024, visit the link below.

At Regions, the Emerging Talent Program is a career development program designed to refine technical knowledge, enhance personal talents, encourage collaboration and networking and demonstrate Regions values. Entry into the Emerging Talent Program is through either an internship or a full-time, line-of-business-specific development program. Most full-time development program positions will have a one- to two-year rotational aspect.

As an intern, individuals receive job and skills training, personal development and networking opportunities throughout a 10-week full time engagement. Most internship programs are for college sophomores and juniors. The full-time development program is for graduating seniors. Interns or those interested in jumping into an Emerging Talent Program will help them get into a full-time career which results in cross functional networking and career coaching.

Opportunities exist in corporate finance, corporate bank, human resources, internal audit, wealth management, and technology, operations and data.

Recruiting for both internships and the full-time development program positions begin in early fall for placement the following year. So, for example, during the fall 2023, recruitment will take place for talent to start in summer 2024. To apply for positions, apply online or use your college’s job platform.

Black Knight is a mortgage and finance industries’ leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the entire loan lifecycle. Black Knight is the provider lenders and servicers rely on to support their strategic goals and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership.

Black Knight offers full time collegiate internships in areas such as Computer Science/Information Technology and Application Programming. Typical duration is 12 weeks between May and July of that respective year. Interns benefit from job training and mentoring as well as the opportunity to contribute to team projects, community service events and professional development seminars. Interns are able to build professional relationships while improving employability and work skills.

For internship opportunities, follow the link below.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Crowley is a U.S.-owned and operated logistics, marine and energy solutions company that serves government and commercial customers. There are five primary business units--Crowley encompasses logistics, shipping, solutions, wind services and fuels. Crowley has been recognized as a top company for women in transportation. They are focused on sustainability in all aspects of operations.

Internship opportunities exist at Crowley and can be explored here using the link below.
Internships are offered for a variety of roles, such as end user device support and contract analyst/specialist, as examples.

Roles at Crowley include opportunities in the technology space. For example, Crowley’s Manager of Data Operations and Strategy, Bianca Davis, is featured on our Spotlight page. Scroll until you reach the Technology Services category. Bianca also shares opportunities at Crowley as a panelist in a previous It & Innovation Workforce Briefing, available at the link below.

England-Thims and Miller (ETM) began in 1977 with a focus on land development, planning and engineering. However, the 300 plus person team now focuses on environmentally sustainable development and the infrastructure needed to connect people to communities. From real estate consulting to public works, ETM offers expertise in aerial solutions, construction management, placemaking and landscape architecture, traffic and transportation and utility design, for example.

According to their website, etminc.com, the ETM team has a focus of “not only on creating great communities outside of the firm, but creating community inside the firm. We understand that it is the team of individuals working together that truly makes the community. So, we hire the best team members in the industry and provide everyone the best career opportunity that they can possibly have to achieve a career that is beyond what they can imagine.”

For individuals interested in an internship opportunity with ETM, check out the link below.

Guidewell’s internship programs are part of their talent strategy to attract, engage and hire key strategic talent. The company likes to foster returning interns who then can become permanent employees upon graduation. Through mentoring and on-the-job professional experience, the individual has opportunities for meaningful experience whether a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student in part-time to full-time internships throughout the year.

Guidewell continues to expand the type of internships offered, which include the Traditional College Internship Program, the Leadership Equity Alliance (LEAP) Program, the Partner in Education and Business Success High School Internships Program, Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership, Student Opportunity for Advancement and Readiness (SOAR) Internship Program, Micro-Internship Program, and Veteran Internships. Currently, interns can engage in one of thirteen different program offerings in a variety of skill areas.

In 2021, Guidewell hosted over 100 interns, 30 percent of which converted into full-time employ opportunities. Thus far in 2022, over 125 interns have been hosted, with expected growth in 2023. If you’d like to be one of Guidewell’s next interns, visit the link below.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in the transportation industry, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) offers internships within their three main divisions: Administration, Operations, and System Development.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is the independent agency responsible for public transit in the city of Jacksonville, Florida, and roadway infrastructure that connects northeast Florida.
Interns work alongside experienced professionals and learn valuable career skills through meaningful projects and responsibilities. This allows application of knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world situations.
JTA provides interns with a supportive and inclusive environment, providing mentorship and guidance from supervisors and other JTA leaders. Opportunities to network with other professionals in the transportation industry and attend training and workshops are also part of the experience.
Examples of internship opportunities include three comprehensive job postings on the JTA Careers Site and Handshake that describe the roles and responsibilities, qualifications, and application process for each internship position. Opportunities are available to high school juniors or seniors, those enrolled in trade schools, undergraduate or graduate studies.

For opportunities in administration, operations, or systems development, follow the links below.

Mayo Clinic has been ranked the #1 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. Mayo Clinic has three locations in the U.S., with Jacksonville being one of them. While the Clinic puts the patient needs first, it is also dedicated to employees, investing in competitive compensation and benefit plans. Continuing education and advancement opportunities also foster a successful career pathway with Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic offers centralized and decentralized internship programs. There is an internship for military active-duty service interns, administrative internships during the summer, an Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program that provides paid research experience, Clinical Research Experience internships and an Administrative Fellowship Program for post graduate students.
Internship opportunities in Jacksonville can also range from Special Project Associate II—Cancer Biology to Senior Research Fellow-Cancer Biology, Clinical Research Coordinator-Memory Disorder Clinic and Graduate Research Employment program. Check out internship opportunities at the link below.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, Stellar is a “fully integrated firm focusing on design, construction, architecture, engineering, and mechanical services” around the world for more than 30 years. Stellar works to meet the needs of its clients, ranging from food processing plants and healthcare facilities to refrigerated warehouses. Stellar has innovative technology solutions, including 4D, VR, AR, and BIM. The average employee tenure at Stellar is 10 years, and they believe employees to be their “greatest asset,” investing in professional development, seeking their feedback, and promoting from within first. Stellar attributes its growth to a “passion for innovation, a belief in teamwork, and a workplace where employee ideas are valued.”

Stellar has a paid Construction Management internship open to Juniors and Seniors in a Construction Management program, or similar field, with a high attention to detail and an appreciation for professionalism to work. Candidates should be available to work approximately 20-30 hours per week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Jacksonville office. The intern will have the chance to learn and assist with project schedules, estimating, project labor analysis, job site visits, and more.

To apply for this paid internship program, visit the link below.

Bridgenext, formerly Emtec, relocated its global headquarters to Jacksonville in 2019 seeing the potential to grow their business and draw top talent to the region where an office was already established with clients such as Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) , FSCJ and the City of Jacksonville. The company’s ethos of “clients for life” underscores its commitment to delivering exemplary performance and fostering trust for long-time partnerships.

An integral part of Bridgenext’s hiring growth strategy involves the internship program, which is viewed as developing technical talent in Jacksonville and beyond with high schoolers and college students. Mike Marino, Bridgenext’s Director of Operations, says the initial goal was to hire three to five interns during the summer to give back to the community. It quickly became so much more.

Each summer, Bridgenext hires approximately 100 interns to lead the cleaning and re-imaging of thousands of laptops for DCPS. In the program’s first year, Bridgenext and DCPS hosted separate cohorts of interns, but the next year brought a cohort growth that necessitated a merger of their programs. Jim Culbert, Chief Information Officer for DCPS, says the program is a huge task that helps teachers returning to the classroom for day one of the school year.

Student referrals by academy directors or teachers who have directly observed students exhibiting qualities of regular attendance, turning in work, and getting along with others serves as a basis for recruitment for the Summer Project each year beginning in March. After helping students create a resume, a structured interview process commences, and the next cohort of interns is selected. Culbert remarked on the diversity of the program, emphasizing that DCPS is seeing an increase in the number of girls in programs like this and Springfield Middle School’s coding academy.

In May, students are onboarded and scheduled for an orientation/training day followed by a project kickoff meeting for all interns. Topics covered include the support available to students, the benefits they gain (e.g., a paycheck, practical experience, leadership skills), and the expectations and plan outlined to ensure success.

Culbert says it has been rewarding to see students who sat in the Riverside High School auditorium for orientation grow over the years through the program. Approximately 12-14 former interns are full-time permanent employees with the DCPS School Board. Upon their high school graduation, an intern with two years of experience in the program can be brought on and promoted to the Tech I position for a year before an additional promotion to a Tech II at DCPS. Culbert says this award-winning program is one of the biggest highlights of his career at DCPS.

The structure behind the projects allows students to learn skills that will serve them in any industry. One former intern credits her five years of experience with Bridgenext in developing leadership skills that landed her dream job in psychology. Another former intern began the program with the goal of obtaining a history degree and switched his pathway, gaining a permanent position on the Bridgenext JEA team. He is one of five former interns now employed full-time on this team at JEA. Bridgenext has also hired interns onto their full-time team. Employees and interns alike find that work is something they look forward to going to each day thanks to this program.

To Learn More, watch the video linked below.

The CSI Connect internship program, an initiative that exposes students in underserved Jacksonville communities to technology careers and invests in future technology leaders. The program is building a pipeline of technology students, positioning them for lucrative jobs in the technology industry.

CSI Connect originated in response to a global corporate competition amongst 10 co-ops internationally, where they were challenged with the task of introducing a new way of doing business that closes the economic divide and celebrates diversity and inclusion. The program is offered in partnership with four Jacksonville colleges and the Duval County Public Schools.

“CSI Connect has evolved way beyond a contest,” Fulmore-Hardwick said. “The program empowers students to pursue careers in the tech industry, and it has given our interns the opportunity to be someone they never thought they could be.”

The program launched in May 2022 with six students from Edward Waters College, University of North Florida, and Florida State College of Jacksonville. Each intern was provided a laptop and paired with a mentor in the IT department based on their college discipline. They worked in the CSI Companies’ Jacksonville office alongside the employees and participated in various professional and leadership training related to networking, public speaking, building a brand, financial literacy, and wellness.

The inaugural class of CSI Connect college interns graduated in July 2022. Interns who do well during the program are encouraged to apply for employment at CSI Companies or one of its clients after graduation. Two students have begun full-time careers as a software engineer and a systems analyst at CSI Companies.

“My experience as a tech intern at CSI was eye-opening. It was the kind of hands-on experience I needed to catapult my career in tech. I gained a range of valuable skills both related to my tech background and nuggets of wisdom I’ve gained along the way with the help of my mentors. The more effort I put into this program, the more I reaped the benefits. Everyone is willing to teach as long as I was willing to learn. CSI Connect was truly an amazingly unique experience!” said Brianna Moreland, former college intern turned CSI Business Analyst.

“We have changed the economic position of several students and introduced others to the tech industry,” Fulmore-Hardwick said. “The CSI Connect program promotes diversity in technology and encourages these students to remain in Northeast Florida after they graduate.”

Check out the Melissa Fulmore-Hardwick's full success story in her Spotlight with the link below.

Forcura, a leading healthcare technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, facilitates continuity of care via technology, analytics and a deep commitment to enabling better patient care. The Forcura suite of tools is powered by Forcura Connect, a proprietary framework for standardizing interoperability and integration among post-acute health care organizations, physicians, electronic health records (EHRs) and other supporting technology vendors. Through Forcura’s technology and analytics solutions, opportunities of post-acute care are elevated.

Forcura offers paid internships in various areas such as client experience, marketing, software engineering, infrastructure, as well as finance and operations. Previous interns have stated that they enjoyed the trust and empowerment of contributing to the meaningful mission of innovating for the sake of better patient care. Interns participate in daily huddles in a collaborative teamwork environment and are given their own projects, tickets and projects to complete.

Two Forcura interns who became employees are featured on our website at the links below.
To apply for internships, go to https://www.forcura.com/careers or send a resume to [email protected].

The company has received awards for Fastest Growing Company, Best UI/UX Design in SaaS, and Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine.

Haskell, headquartered in Jacksonville, is a company that combines architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) expertise to deliver performance-driven facilities from concept to ribbon-cutting.

Haskell’s internship programs encompass secondary and post-secondary students. Executive leadership is fully supportive, understanding the integral part the programs play in their talent pipeline.

The high school program began in 2018 with six high schoolers for a six-week program. In 2023, Haskell hosted 14 students, and hopes to continue increasing its cohort size in the years to come. This internship program is an opportunity for students to job shadow, access Haskell University professional development training, work on design/build proposals, visit project sites, and more. Recruitment, interviews, and selection takes place during March and April, with paperwork completion during May for a program launch in June.

Haskell provides paid internship opportunities for students in two-year and four-year programs. For students in a two-year program, the internship length is determined based on the students’ needs, which is discovered during the interview process. Opportunities have been as short as three weeks or a full year, with students’ majors and mentor availability considered.

Students in four-year degree-seeking programs are placed onto active projects and are immediately paired with a hiring manager and mentor. Students undergo an onboarding and orientation process that further connects them with fellow interns and Haskell staff. During the summer, there are five virtual professional development workshops for students, with some led by executive leadership. The experience culminates at a two-day “Intern Summit” at the Jacksonville headquarters, gathering interns for an ice cream social, reception, service project, team building event, and more. A particular feature of this summit is the Intern Pitch, which involves teams of students presenting an idea to benefit the company to judges for the possibility of a monetary award.

Haskell employees feel that interns bring a unique energy to the office. Interns are considered an investment for the company, and it is a program that brings new hires. Within the collegiate internship program, there is about a 90% conversion rate of interns returning for an additional internship opportunity or transitioning to a full-time hire.

To learn more about Haskell’s products, markets, and insights, please visit their website at the link below.

The Jacksonville Port Authority, or JAXPORT, is Florida’s largest contained port. JAXPORT is an international trade seaport on the St. Johns River. JAXPORT’s ocean carriers can reach 140 ports in more than 70 countries. With an annual economic impact of approximately $31 billion, JAXPORT’s proximity to rail and trucking firms makes it a source of seamless shipping. JAXPORT has set a record for largest container ship to ever call Jacksonville after a recent 47-foot deepening project.

According to their website, JAXPORT offers a summer internship program for college students interested in the transportation and logistics industry. Internships are available in Sales and Marketing, Communications, and Public Safety for example. Students must be attending junior, senior or graduate level classes and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better.

In addition to exploring their website linked below. Additional information on programs can be obtained by calling 904-357-3097 or emailing [email protected].

Miller Electric Company has a home office in Jacksonville, Florida with a network of branches and industry partners. Miller is a licensed contractor in over 40 states and have completed jobs throughout the United States. Per their website, mecojax.com, Miller Electric assists in creating “electrical and technology infrastructure” resulting in “increased connectedness to drive performance.” Miller offers services in electrical contracting, systems integration, energy and sustainability, virtual design and construction and engineering services, for example.

Miller’s internship program is “designed to provide motivated college students with a hands-on learning experience in their chosen field of study.” Summer internships are seen as valuable and a part of the talent pipeline. For example, in 2021, there were 31 college interns from 14 universities with 95 percent returning or employed with Miller.

Paid internships are available in construction management, virtual design & construction, accounting, information technology, electrical construction, estimating, business compliance, learning and development, building information management, engineering, human resources, and marketing.

Perks of internship include a per diem if applicable, a rewarding culture with networking and mentoring opportunities.
To apply for internships on Miller’s website, visit the link below.