THE NINE WEEK PROGRAM
We look for intern candidates who are optimistic, driven, curious, innovative, and adaptable and believe in partnership value. Candidates for the Academy must also be a current college or graduate school students. Strong preference is given to those who will graduate within 12 months of the internship.
- Offers a meaningful paid summer experience by working on real business projects that help us meet our clients' needs
- Provides a holistic, cohesive, and structured blend of business-specific experiences (tracks) and a shared learning curriculum (cohorts)
- Business tracks are meaningful projects that contribute to Schwab's success
- Cohort groups meet together to learn about Schwab's purpose, brand, and our focus on client advocacy and community service; Schwab's values, culture, and why this is a great place to work; individual strengths and how to leverage those strengths in a professional environment; how to spend, manage, and invest your money wisely; and how to plan your career journey
- Cohorts perform many group activities together, including real Schwab business case development and volunteering in the community
- Each Schwab intern is supported by a direct leader and human resource professionals, and also has connections with senior leaders
The 2022 Schwab Intern Academy tracks include:
- Corporate Risk Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Internal Audit
- Investor Services
- Marketing and Data
- Retirement Plan Services
- Retirement Business Services
- Technology
Because interns are considered a primary pipeline for full-time opportunities, every intern candidate must be eligible for full-time hiring upon graduation and must also meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled in a current undergraduate or graduate program tracking to a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Planned to graduate between December 2022 and June 2023
- Ability to work full time and on-site at Schwab during the nine-week program, from June 6-August 5, 2022
- Specific skills as needed by Business Track
