Intern Delaware
Delaware offers abundant opportunities for emerging talent to launch their careers. As an employer, you can play a vital role in giving them a head start—helping them build community and discover why Delaware is such an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
Intern Delaware is designed as a complement to your company’s internship program. Over the course of two months, summer interns gain access to curated professional development sessions and exclusive networking opportunities. This experience equips them with valuable insights into Delaware’s culture and community, while deepening their connection to the state as a place to grow both personally and professionally.
THE CHALLENGE
71% of college students are moving out of state post graduation
75% of employers report difficulty filling roles
OUR APPROACH
ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT
Intern Delaware creates a bridge between internships and long-term employment. Interns who participate are 67.7% more likely to stay with their employer after one year compared to just 35.7% without internship experience.
INVEST IN CAREER READY INTERNS
With 90% of participants reporting an improved experience, your interns will gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive—making them more likely to grow with your company.
BUILD LASTING COMMUNITY TIES
Over 15 events between June and August connect interns with Delaware’s professional community, solidifying their vision of a future here. Delaware offers abundant opportunities for emerging talent to launch their careers. As an employer, help give them a head start in building a sense of community in a place that is ideal to live, work, and play.
2026 PROGRAMMING
June 5 | Intern Orientation - Kick Off at Lums Pond State Park
June 9 | Standing Out Early Webinar
June 11 | Social: Meet your Mentor @ Makers Alley
June 19 | Visit Legislative Hall, Where Bills Become Law
June 23 | Connecting through Improv
June 25 | Leadership Delaware Volunteer Day
June 30 | Feel the Speed: NASCAR Experience
July 7 | A Conversation with Governor Meyer
July 8 | Money Mentorship Workshop
July 10 | Clifton Strengths Webinar
July 14 | Speak with Impact Lunch and Learn
July 17 | Social: Go Go Gadget @ Freeman Arts Pavilion
July 19 | World Cup Final: Watch Party!
July 21 | Bike Ride to Old New Castle
July 24 | CEO Roundtable
July 29 | What's Next for You? Webinar
August 4 | Spur Impact Leadership Summit
August 7 | Evening in the Sculpture Garden
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TRUSTED BY THESE INDUSTRY LEADERS
"This experience has strengthened my connection to the community and deepened my appreciation for Delaware's close-knit network."
-Anna Price
"I feel more comfortable and prepared to accept my full-time offer because I had already been introduced to the culture in Delaware."
- Avery Prendergast
"I know for sure that Delaware is where I want to live and grow a career."
- Sarah Nagy
"I was really inspired to become a better leader through this program."
- Will Barrier
PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING DELAWARE'S FUTURE WORKFORCE
Internship & Career Opportunities
Adesis: Careers
Bancroft Construction: Careers
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman: Careers
Delaware State Parks: Internships
Delmarva Power: Careers
Highmark Delaware: Careers
M&T Bank: Careers
Proctor & Gamble: Internships
Siemens Healthineers: Internships
WSFS Bank: Careers
THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
- Streamline your recruitment process and fill your talent pipeline
- Increase your organization’s productivity
- Cost effective
- Opportunity for your employees' career and personal growth through providing supervision, training and mentoring to interns
- Interns bring the newest technology from the classroom
- A source for the recruitment of diverse employees
- Increased retention rates—more than 50% of interns return to the organization after graduation
To learn more about the Intern Delaware program, reach out to
Helana Rodriguez, helana@leadershipdelare.org
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