Internship Program
Expand your learning outside the classroom.
Prepare for your future!
Our award-winning 10-14 week summer program is designed to give college students workplace experience prior to graduation and enhance their education. Our program is focused on preparing students for their careers while providing valuable contributions to our company. WWT interns work in a dynamic and collaborative culture that highlights career opportunities and advancement.
Applications For The WWT Internship Program
Thanks so much for your interest in our Internship Program. Our Summer 2024 Program Applications are now closed.
Find Your Fit
Where do you fit in?
A Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is what makes us unique as an organization, but inclusion is what sparks our innovation and creativity. Building and retaining a diverse workforce starts with our recruiting efforts, reinforced through our leadership. We leverage collaborations through strategic diverse partners, inclusive professional organizations, Historically Black Universities, inclusive campus affinity groups and community outreach partners. Our vision and mission are to provide all employees an opportunity to advance their competencies through continuous learning while building a sense of comradery, mentorship, and increased awareness throughout the organization, making WWT a Great Place to Work for All.
Benefits and Perks
Through recruitment, workforce inclusion and education we provide our employees with the needed resources for success and strive to maintain our Great Place to Work® atmosphere by always putting our employees first. Our commitment to developing our students begins with an assigned manager AND mentor to be sure all interns have the proper internal resources and support while with us. Time spent at WWT as an intern also means exposure to our encouraging executive leadership through various events and presentations.
The WWT Internship program offers many unique experiences to our interns, all of which are specifically designed to foster the professional growth of our students and contribute to the advancement of their education.
As an intern, you will not only have the benefit of gaining real-world job experience, but you'll also enjoy benefits and perks similar to our full-time employees.
- Intern Kick-Off Week – The first week of the summer program, where students are welcomed to WWT through an event-filled week of activities and learning.
- Intern Leadership Summit – This summit gives students an opportunity to hear from various department leaders talk about different areas of the business.
- Flash Week – Followed by the Intern Leadership Summit, this is an opportunity for students to think outside of their own box and shadow in different (and multiple) areas of the business. Whether you are an HR student wanting to learn more about the ATC or a Supply Chain Intern wanting to learn more about marketing, Flash Week has something for you
- Fireside Chat With the Executives - Our leaders are tapped into the future of WWT. Join them for a Q&A panel to get to know more about their professional journeys and gain advice from the experts.
- Chat With the Chairman – Students get to meet and have a session with our Chairman and Founder, Dave Steward, as he reflects on the history of WWT as well as his vision for the future of the business.
- Resume Building Workshop – WWT Interns get to hear firsthand from our recruiters about the ins and outs of hiring, along with how to build an ideal resume.
- Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity and Inclusion starts with WWT's future. Here, students learn from our VP of Global Human Resources about the importance of D&I in our organization.
- Coaching Presentation with the CFO – We have a very special way of encouraging growth and development, which is through our coaching tool. Hear from our Chief Financial Officer on how to apply this tool to your professional and personal lives.
- Trust Presentation With the President – Trust, being the first of our seven core values, is highly valued at WWT. Hear from WWT's President about the different kinds of trust and how we implement them into our workplace.
- Cybersecurity Bootcamp – Taught by our cyber gurus, you will hear all things security, from best practices to trends!
- Presentation Skills - Practice the art of public speaking and presenting.
Each summer, our leadership teams come together to decide on a Capstone Project relevant to WWT's business needs for the interns to work on throughout their program. Groups of 8-10 interns from different departments will work together to solve the business problem and present their outcomes to leadership and WWT team members at the end of the summer. This project serves as a means for students to collaborate, apply skills and deep dive into WWT's business solutions. The ideas are used, implemented and contribute to the overall go to market strategy.
And YES, a winning group is chosen for the most captivating project!
Program Qualifications
We are committed to investing in you personally and professionally, and that means finding an internship within our company that is right for you. Explore the "Find Your Fit" section to get an idea of specific qualifications.
Here are the basics:
- Must have at least one completed semester of college.
- Currently enrolled in a full time college course load and will have at least one semester left after the internship.
- Must be pursuing a degree relevant to the business.
- Must be able to complete the 10-14 week program and be present for key dates throughout the summer.
- Must provide reliable housing and transportation.
If you're interested in any of our opportunities, are looking for a challenging internship program and meet the qualifications, apply for our next program!
Application Process
WWT's selection and hiring process is unique. We embrace your individual strengths and want to understand a candidates' experience, education, skills, career desires and individual talents. We also look for candidates who are aligned with our core values of THE PATH.
If you do not meet WWT's current needs, your resume will remain in our database for a period of time. If a future opening matches your qualifications, we will not hesitate to be in contact with you.
When the applications are open, apply online via the "Find Your Fit" section of this website or by searching "All Openings" on our Careers site. You must fill out the application in its entirety to qualify.
- You will receive an automatic email notification that confirms we received your application.
- Recruiters will review the applications and resumes to identify candidates that meet our specific needs.
- If you meet WWT's qualifications, a recruiter will contact you to begin the interview process. This process may involve various interviews through video conferencing, phone and face-to-face.
Hear from our 2023 Interns
"During my time as an intern at World Wide Technology, I had the privilege to experience a thriving and inclusive company culture that many talked about. From day one, I felt like part of a big family, where everybody was extremely supportive. Along with this, I was fortunate to receive exceptional mentorship, providing me with guidance and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects."
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for the WWT Internship Program, please visit the "Application Process" tab.
Applicants will first be screened by a recruiter in our HR department to see if your education, experience, skills and interests align with the requirements of the internship. If it's decided to further pursue a candidate, an interview will be scheduled with a hiring manager.
Yes. Our competitive compensation varies depending on job duties and tenure.
The majority of our internship opportunities are at our headquarters location in Maryland Heights, MO and our warehouses located in Edwardsville, IL. We also offer internships remotely from anywhere in the US. Please inquire for more information about these opportunities. WWT does not pay for housing or transportation for any internship at any office location.
The program kick-off is typically in May and will continue through August for 10 to 14 weeks. The program end date varies for each intern, dependent on their college schedule.
Yes. Although it is not guaranteed, there are some departments who are able to offer their summer interns year-round, part-time work after the summer program is over.
WWT is fully invested in our internship program; however, we cannot guarantee a full time position to any intern after they graduate.
We encourage you to explore our platform, careers page and social media to be all caught up on WWT's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and other business initiatives.
As WWT has recently adapted to a hybrid work schedule, we are planning for WWT's 2024 Summer Internship Program to offer both in-person opportunities for interns local to a WWT office, as well as virtual opportunities for interns across the nation. This is subject to change as the future is unknown with the risk of COVID-19, but we will notify you if any changes are made to these opportunities.