Through our ever-growing Pathway Program, over 120 interns have expanded their network to align with their interests – while many discovered their passion along the way.
Rotating between several departments during the academic year, you’ll commit to working on diverse teams and receiving mentorship from our company’s top contributors. All students will be considered for this opportunity, but we’re most interested in speaking with current college sophomores looking to explore distinct business areas during their junior year of school.
Program Structure:
Choose one of three dynamic tracks uniquely designed to elevate the skills of your desired profession. Each track provides the opportunity to innovate, think independently, and contribute to real work on real teams. Interns are expected to work 15-20 hours a week to gain the most value from the program.
Business + Innovation:
We’re innovators at heart, and entrepreneurs in practice. In the Business + Innovation track, put your creativity and strategic thinking skills to practice by owning and managing projects, conducting valuable research, and curating content relevant to your department.
Rotation Examples:
> Online Help and Communications
> Global Training
> People Services (HR)
> Risk Management
> Corporate Communications
> Quality Assurance
> Product Management
> Marketing
> Vosaic (startup business)
> BenefitEd (startup business)
Expectations:
Pathway interns will work within multiple teams within Nelnet – rotating through a variety departments, adding value to projects already in place or creating new ones to manage yourself. In addition, you will collaborate with other interns to complete projects based on real business scenarios Nelnet faces today.
With a wide variety of events like periodic Lunch-n-Learns, networking events, and mentorship opportunities – expect to keep in touch with other departments and learn from their diverse experiences.
To make the most out of your Pathway Program experience, we invite you to:
> Be energized to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
> Engage in and maximize various professional and community-building opportunities.
> Be comfortable adapting to multiple rotations throughout the academic year.
> Show interest in sharing new ideas, managing time efficiently, and welcoming feedback.
Mentors:
Our mentors are committed to leveraging your professional goals and current strengths to include you on real work during your time in their department. You can expect to work alongside various mentors throughout the program – broadening your network and receiving the support you deserve.
Application deadline: March 3, 2021.
https://nelnetinc.com/careers/internships/pathway/