Cheers to the Interns
National Intern Day Highlights and Top Internship Programs for 2024
National Intern Day is on the 3rd Thursday of July each year and offers the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and potential of interns across various industries.
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DELOITTE PERSONIFIES INTERNS
Deloitte has a robust internship program that emphasizes real-world experience and professional growth. 2024 interns shared their impactful projects and valuable lessons learned during their time at Deloitte. Mila worked on financial controls, enhancing her skills and gaining exposure to new areas. Connor was involved in preparing a full tax return for a gaming client, which deepened his understanding of tax planning and compliance. Abby engaged with revenue recognition and policy development, applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Their experiences underscore the importance of being proactive, open to feedback, and intentional in social interactions.
INTERN APPRECIATION IDEAS
SwagMagic offers innovative ways to celebrate National Intern Day, ensuring interns feel valued and appreciated. Some of their ideas include delivering lunch to interns, creating a thank-you wall with kind notes from team members, and making personalized thank-you videos featuring shoutouts from colleagues. They also suggest spotlighting interns on social media, organizing fun activities like "Guess the Intern," and surprising interns with customized SwagMagic gifts. These gestures not only recognize interns' hard work but also foster a positive and engaging company culture.
WHERE TO APPLY NEXT SUMMER
As we look ahead to next summer's internship opportunities, several companies stand out for their exceptional programs. Recognized as the top internship program by Yello in 2023, Northrop Grumman offers a stellar experience for interns. The company is praised for providing meaningful work opportunities, fostering innovation, and maintaining flexibility and inclusivity. Consistently ranking high in prestige, NASA's internship program offers unparalleled experiences in research and technology across various academic levels. The agency leverages its unique missions to provide interns with exciting opportunities in cutting-edge fields. Recognized with the Innovation Award, Mattel's internship program stands out for its focus on creativity and real-world projects. Interns own individual projects ranging from expanding product portfolios to analyzing play patterns in their Play Lab, giving them hands-on experience in toy design and development.