What sets strong internship programs apart?

POSTED ON Jul 15, 2025

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program has been a gateway to excellent opportunities for more than 30 years. HNIP is now accepting applications for the fall session, which will run from September 1 to December 12, 2025. Be sure to submit your applications by July 15!

Salesforce offers unique experiences that immerse you in skills training tailored to various tracks, including IT, Business Operations, Sales Data Analytics, AWS, and Customer Support.

Interning with IBM provides the chance to make a real impact from day one. This hands-on experience goes beyond traditional internships—it’s a launching pad for your future career.

Apple is searching for interns who are full-time students in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs across both technical and non-technical fields. This is your opportunity to be part of a company that celebrates innovation and creativity!

At Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, interns collaborate with experts on groundbreaking projects related to security automation and threat analysis. You may even have the chance to present your work, which could propel your career in exciting new directions.

NVIDIA offers internships year-round, with a minimum duration of 12 weeks and fantastic benefits. Joining their team means you will participate in groundbreaking projects while acquiring invaluable experience and expertise.

Google Careers provides enriching engineering and technical internships that facilitate personal and professional growth. This is a golden opportunity to learn from some of the brightest individuals in the industry!

In the fall of 2024, Vault released its 2025 Internship Rankings, highlighting the top programs across more than 30 categories.

Vault’s rankings include the Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, Best Internships by Key Employment Factor, Best Internships for Diversity, Best Internships by Role, and Best Internships by Industry. The rankings were derived from Vault’s Summer 2024 Intern Survey, which polled almost 20,000 interns at nearly 300 companies.

What sets strong internship programs apart? They provide real-world project experience, thorough training, and opportunities to develop technical skills.

You can look forward to networking, mentorship, and even potential job offers after the program ends. Additionally, you might receive stipends or housing, clearly defined career pathways, and hands-on deliverables such as project ownership and final presentations.

These meaningful experiences typically last between 10 and 12 weeks and are often available in hybrid, in-person, or virtual formats.

HACU is currently accepting applications from college students for the fall 2025 session of its internship program. The fall internship program dates are Sept. 1 – Dec. 12, 2025. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.https://t.co/1t3e5YyfK0 #InternWithHACU pic.twitter.com/SBkmWtOOmo

— HACU National Internship Program (@HNIP) May 22, 2025

Our 2025 Internship Rankings are live! Find out which internship programs are Most Prestigious, Best Overall, Best by Industry, Best by Role, Best for Diversity, and Best for Key Employment Factors. #VaultInternshipRankings2025 https://t.co/V13AiQTdXg

— Vault (@Vaultcareers) October 23, 2024

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