The 9 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
- Each Schwab intern is supported by a direct leader and human resource professionals, and also has connections with senior leaders
- Provides a holistic, cohesive, and structured blend of business-specific experiences (tracks) and a shared learning curriculum (cohorts)
- 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
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 August 2023 and June 2024
- Ability to work fulltime and on-site at Schwab during the nine-week program, from June 5-August 4, 2023
- Specific skills as needed by Business Track
