Internships — Summer 2026

Best Summer 2026 Internships & Where to Apply

Summer internships are one of the most important stepping stones on your career path. They give you practical experience, valuable mentorship, and real projects on your resume — and can often lead to full-time roles later. Here are some of the most competitive and exciting internships you can apply to now for Summer 2026.

🌍 United Nations – International Affairs & Global Policy

Apply here:

UN Careers (Internships Search) – https://careers.un.org/

Program: UN Internship Programme across departments & agencies.

What to Expect: Work in diplomacy, sustainable development, communications, human rights, policy research, and peacekeeping support.

Notes: Many internships are listed on the official careers portal tagged under Category: Internship. Deadlines vary by office and role.

💼 Accenture – Consulting & Tech

Apply here:

Summer Internship Portal – https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/internships-students

Specific 2026 Program Listing – https://www.accenture.com/th-en/careers/jobdetails?id=R00291612_en

Program: Summer Internship Program 2026 (consulting, business, strategy, tech).

What to Expect: Real client projects, mentorship, workshops, networking, possible future placement.

Eligibility: University students; 8–12 weeks in summer.

💰 Goldman Sachs – Finance & Investment Banking

Apply here:

2026 Summer Analyst Program – https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs-and-internships/americas/2026-summer-analyst-program

Program: Summer Analyst — bank divisions like banking, asset management, trading, risk and operations.

Who It’s For: Students (often in penultimate year) looking for finance careers.



🏈 National Football League (NFL) – Sports & Business

Apply here:

NFL Careers (Early Career & Internships) – https://www.nfl.com/careers/early-career-programs

Sample Internship Listings – https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nflcareers?keyword=intern

Program: NFL 2026 Summer Internship Program.

What to Expect: Business projects in league offices, NFL Films, marketing, finance, and more.


🧴 Johnson & Johnson – Healthcare & Business

Apply here:

J&J Student Opportunities & Internships – https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/student-opportunities/internships/

Program: 10–12-week summer internships across business, R&D, operations & marketing.

What to Expect: Hands-on tasks with global teams; projects with real business impact.


💄 Estée Lauder Companies – Beauty, Fashion & Marketing

Apply here:

Estée Lauder Internships – https://www.elcompanies.com/en/careers/students/internships

Program: Summer internships, STEM internships, and CEO Global Presidential Internship Program.


🧪 CERN – Science & Engineering

Apply here:

CERN Summer Student Programme 2026 – https://careers.cern/jobs/cern-summer-student-programme-2026-member-and-non-member-state/

CERN Openlab Summer Student Programme – https://openlab.cern/cern-openlab-summer-student-programme/

Program: Spend summer in Geneva research labs working on physics or tech projects.


📺 Netflix – Tech, Entertainment & Media

Apply here:

Netflix Internships Portal – https://jobs.netflix.com/careers/internships

Netflix Jobs Search – https://explore.jobs.netflix.net/careers

Program: Summer internships (typically 12 weeks) across tech, analytics, marketing, product and content teams.

When to Apply: Roles typically go live late summer to March — check regularly.


💳 UBS – Global Finance & Banking

Apply here:

UBS Summer Internship Program – https://www.ubs.com/global/en/careers/early-careers/summer-internship-program.html

Program: Internships in wealth management, banking, tech & operations worldwide.

When to Apply: Applications usually open in the fall and run until filled — set alerts.


🌐 Google – Tech & Innovation

Apply here:

Google Internships Overview – https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/buildyourfuture/internships

Google Careers (intern & jobs search) – https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results


🧠 Final Tips (and How Young and Hired Can Help)

✨ Apply early: Many top companies start reviewing applications months before summer — often by late 2025.

✨ Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects and skills for each role.

✨ Prepare for interviews: Practice common behavioral and role-specific questions.

✨ Stay updated: Set job alerts on company sites to catch openings as soon as they go live.

📣 We can help you prepare — from choosing the right internship to polishing your resume and interview skills. Contact us (info@youngandhired.org) to choose your consultation and get personalized support for your applications!