Hormel Foods proudly announces the commencement of its 2024 summer internship program, welcoming over 90 college students from more than 50 colleges and universities across the United States. This marks the largest class of interns in the company's history, participating in an award-winning, 10-week program known for its excellence in various fields including engineering, sales, marketing and more.
The program is renowned for its comprehensive, hands-on approach, offering students real-world business scenarios and professional development opportunities. With a conversion rate of over 70% of interns into full-time employees, the program is a critical pipeline for talent acquisition at this Fortune 500 company.
Amy Sheehan, director of talent acquisition at Hormel Foods, expressed enthusiasm for the new class: "We are excited to welcome our largest class of summer interns in the company's history. Our interns will work alongside many of our professionals and will experience what it is like to contribute to an industry-leading Fortune 500 company. We are proud of the experiences our teams create and we place a high value on the insights the interns bring to our organization."
- Duration: 10 weeks, running through August 2, 2024
- Experience: 40 hours per week of hands-on business scenarios
- Fields Covered: Sales, marketing, analytics, operations, engineering, IT, R&D, quality control, corporate communications, insights, and innovation
- Locations: Corporate headquarters, regional sales offices, and various production facilities
Vault, a leading career research firm, consistently ranks Hormel Foods among the best internship programs in the nation, recognizing its excellence in categories such as engineering, sales, marketing and communications, and retail and consumer products.
Throughout the program, interns engage with all levels of management, gaining insights and experience across multiple functional groups. This cohesive program design ensures that interns understand the diverse career paths available within Hormel Foods.
Sheehan further emphasized the program’s value: "We've created a cohesive internship program across the organization that provides a consistent experience and allows the interns to see the many career paths throughout the entire organization. You will find our summer interns working at the corporate headquarters, in regional sales offices throughout the country, and with various Hormel Foods production facilities. We look forward to supporting these interns while they take their first steps in shaping their careers with our company."