11 opportunities • Internships, Full-Time, All Expenses Paid travel roles across several industries in STEM, Marketing, PR, Design, etc• Applications live as of August 26, 2026

and we’re back! In today’s newsletter, I have a roundup of paid early career opportunities (internships, rotational programs, all expenses paid travel) that recently crossed my timeline. We’ve officially entered fall recruiting season for 2026-2027, so expect an increase in live applications coming your way.

You need to care about your career more than anyone else, so that requires being self-sufficient and having agency! Don’t wait till the last minute to get serious about landing a Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 internship.

Here’s my toolkit:

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📍 United States
🎓 Students seeking 2027 internship opportunities

The opportunity:
L'Oréal is recruiting for its 2027 U.S. internship program across several business areas, including Digital, Manufacturing, Finance, Research & Innovation and more. Explore the available openings to find the function and location that best align with your interests. Their applications tend to close quickly, so be sure to apply ASAP!

→ APPLY / EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS

💡 Want insider info on the program and application tips? We interviewed 2025 L'Oréal Digital Marketing Intern Alice Yuan about her experience, application process, and tips for future applicants - read Alice’s interview before you apply!

📍 United States · Multiple locations
🎓 Students + recent graduates

The opportunity:
Explore Hilton opportunities ranging from 10-week corporate internships and hotel-based internships to post-grad development programs. Corporate internship functions include Brands, Communications, Data Analytics, Finance, Marketing & Loyalty, Technology, HR, Legal, and more.

→ EXPLORE EARLY TALENT OPPORTUNITIES

📍 Multiple locations / varies by role
🎓 Students seeking Spring + Summer 2027 internships

The opportunity:
Zipline is recruiting 2027 interns across a wide range of functions, including Accounting, Aerodynamics, Engineering, Video Production, Social Media, and more. Browse the current openings to find opportunities aligned with both technical and non-technical career paths. They have a ton of roles live!

→ EXPLORE 2027 INTERNSHIPS

📍 Multiple U.S. locations · Hybrid opportunities available
🎓 Current college students · Eligibility varies by program

The opportunity:
American Express offers 10-week undergraduate internships where students work on meaningful business projects while receiving training, networking, and mentorship. Opportunities span areas including Marketing, Technology, Product, Finance, Data Analytics, and more. Their programs are often a great pipeline to their full-time entry level roles!

→ EXPLORE STUDENT PROGRAMS

📍 Multiple locations
🎓 Students + recent graduates

The opportunity:
Kraft Heinz is recruiting early talent across several business functions, with opportunities spanning Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, and more. Explore its early-career programs to find internships and entry-level pathways aligned with your interests.

→ EXPLORE EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

📍 New York City and London
💰 Travel + accommodation + daily stipend provided
🎓 First-year undergraduates interested in STEM, trading + technology

The opportunity:
Spend a few days learning how Jane Street approaches trading and technology through classes and a team-based mock trading simulation. No previous finance experience is required, making this especially worth exploring for first-years considering math, physics, computer science, or another STEM-related major.

→ LEARN MORE / APPLY

📍 Multiple locations
🎓 Students + recent graduates

The opportunity:
IBM has entry-level opportunities and programs for students and recent graduates interested in launching careers in tech and business. Explore openings and pathways across areas such as Engineering, Sales, Security, Consulting, and more, plus internships and co-op programs.

Earlier this year, IBM made a commitment to triple entry-level US hiring - so you know they’re serious about supporting early career talent!

→ EXPLORE ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES

📍 Multiple U.S. locations · Travel opportunities
🎓 Students at eligible TMCF member schools
⚠️ Apply ASAP · Eligibility varies by program

The opportunity:
TMCF is offering students opportunities to participate in career immersion experiences with companies including Verizon, Nationwide, and Aramark. These programs can include employer exposure, professional development, networking, and travel, with expenses covered for select experiences.

→ EXPLORE TMCF OPPORTUNITIES

📍 United States · Location varies by opportunity
🎓 Current MBA students

The opportunity:
Apple is accepting interest for its MBA internship opportunities. MBA interns can contribute to projects across the company while gaining experience inside one of the world's most recognizable technology and consumer brands. Roles offered in Apple Services, Supply Chain, AI/ML EPM, Marketing, Product Operations, and more

→ SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST ASAP

📍 Primarily in-person + select flexible/virtual opportunities
💰 Up to $2,000 stipend for eligible interns · May 18–August 8, 2027
🎓 Students graduating Fall 2027 or later
📅 Applications open: September 1 & October 1–7, 2026

The opportunity:
Southwest's Summer 2027 internships are coming soon. Before applications open, its Campus Reach team is hosting two virtual information sessions on August 31 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. CT covering the internship experience, expectations, and application tips.

→ REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 31 INFO SESSION

📍 New York + London
💰 Travel, meals + housing provided · One-day program
🎓 First- and second-year university students
📅 NYC (Nov 12-14, 2026, app deadline is Sep 27, 2026) and London (Apr 1-3, app deadline is Jan 3, 2027)

The opportunity:
Spend a day inside Jane Street exploring either Strategy & Product or Institutional Sales & Trading. Depending on your track, you’ll learn how teams build new business and trading strategies or work with institutional clients. New York focuses on Strategy & Product, while London offers both tracks.

→ LEARN MORE / APPLY

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See you next week,
Jade