Students & Early Careers at Nestlé
Our goal of growing global impact and leadership requires a focus on helping people of all ages gain work experience and strengthen their professional development skills beyond the classroom. All of our operating companies have several programs designed to provide enriching, professional experiences for students and recent graduates.
Opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students that combine technical education with applied work experience in a specific career field.
Opportunities to develop essential leadership skills within key disciplines through comprehensive rotational, interactive, and strategically integrated roles.
Opportunities to develop your career in manufacturing through a combination of on-the-job training and coursework-based learning
As an intern, you’ll combine technical education with applied work experience in your chosen career field. You’ll take on impactful real-world projects, build your presentation skills, strengthen your analytical and leadership abilities, and meet other students from across the country.
Bring everything you’ve learned in the classroom into the real world with an immersive internship experience. Contribute to actual projects, learn from accomplished mentors, and gain industry knowledge that you can call upon for years to come. Each of our operating companies have something unique to offer. We have internship opportunities in Public Relations, Finance, Audit, Sales, Marketing (available to MBA first-years), Legal (available to 1L), Sensory Insights, Retail Operations Human Resources, Supply Chain, IT, and more.
Requirements vary by program, but may include:
- A student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field of study
- Authorized to work in the US
- Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer
- Open to relocate to headquarters, field, or manufacturing facilities across the US
- Eager to take on complex challenges, and demonstrate tenacity and perseverance
- A real-world problem solver with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done
- Able to navigate an ambiguous environment and demonstrates strong interpersonal and organization skills
As a participant, you will train through a rotational style program in your assigned learning hub. Upon successful completion you will be deployed into a leadership position with one of our operating companies. Willingness to relocate within the United States is required of all Leadership Development Program participants.
Our Development Programs are designed to elevate your skillset and accelerate your career to a management-level position. You will participate in a tailored, rotational program that helps you develop essential leadership skills while learning end-to-end operations throughout the business.
Requirements vary by program, but may include:
- A student who is eager to take on complex challenges and demonstrates tenacity and perseverance
- A real-world problem solver with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done
- An individual who will have attached a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study prior to the start of the program
- Open to relocate to headquarter, field, or manufacturing facilities across the US
We’re building the future of manufacturing here at Nestlé. From the digital transformation of our factories to our ambitious sustainability goals - that future starts with you.
If you’re eager to get hands-on, real-world experience while furthering your education, become an apprentice at Nestlé! Contribute to the heartbeat of our site production and operations while growing your career. We invest in our people and we’re ready to invest in you. Ready to kick-start your career in the skilled trades? Let’s chat.
Ensure Supply Programs and Career Paths
- Skilled Trades: Electro-Mechanical Technician, Electrical & Controls Technician, Industrial Services Technician, Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
- Warehouse: Powered Industrial Truck Operator, Shipping and Receiving Workflow Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor
- Production: Production Operator, Production Supervisor
- Management: Supervisor Development Trainee
- Customer Solutions & Claims
- High School Programs: Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance
Whether you’re looking for an internship, co-op, or trainee opportunity, we’ve got you covered to kick-start your career at the world's largest food & beverage company! Nestlé offers a variety of grad and undergraduate development programs for our corporate, field and factory offices. We sat down with Kwame and Sophia, two recent graduates, to get their take on how the program has benefited their professional journeys.
Are you a college student passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for an exciting internship or full-time opportunity for 2025? This event is an annual career accelerator program designed specifically for graduate and undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds. At this 3-day session, you will cultivate strong leadership and business skills through a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and break-out sessions focused on career pathing. If selected to participate, you will gain exposure to life and careers at Nestlé, connect with peers from universities across the nation, and interview for internships and full-time opportunities with a chance to return to school with a job offer in hand!
