15 Internships in Atlanta for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- 2 hours ago
- 11 min read
If you’re in college and want to strengthen your professional foundation before graduating, doing an internship can help you build the skills and awareness needed for your next steps. Interning in your field of interest can make you better prepared to enter the job market after graduation. You get to learn how teams communicate, how projects move forward, and how responsibilities are distributed in organizations. These skills will be useful regardless of the career you eventually decide to pursue and can even help in graduate school.
What internships are available for college students in Atlanta?
Atlanta offers many internships for college students across sectors like technology, logistics, entertainment, public health, finance, and research. Interning in these places allows you to participate in work that aligns with your major and can even help you discover new interests. Staying in Atlanta means avoiding additional housing or travel costs while accessing opportunities that can strengthen your resume and future applications.
With that in mind, we’ve put together 15 internships in Atlanta for college students. If you're looking for more prestigious internships, check out this set of blogs!
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world
Cost: Varies by the program. Financial aid is available
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September), and Winter (November)
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to undergraduates and gap year students!
Ladder’s University Internship Program is an eight-week, remote experience that connects college students and young professionals with fast-growing startups for real project work. You’re matched with a company based on your interests, and your weekly schedule stays light enough, about five to ten hours, to fit alongside classes or other commitments. Depending on your placement, you might build a machine learning model, conduct market research, design a product prototype, or contribute to a go-to-market plan. The work is structured to give you material you can use later on your resume or portfolio. You will work closely with your manager at the startup. Apply now!
Location: Corporate HQ, Atlanta, GA
Cost/Stipend: Paid with housing stipend for out-of-state students (stipend varies based on type of internship)
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: Vary with multiple opportunities throughout the year (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students/graduates enrolled in an accredited undergraduate/graduate program; relevant majors and GPA may apply based on role
The Delta Airlines Internship program provides college students in Atlanta with opportunities to gain work experience in various divisions, with the possibility of a future entry-level role upon graduating from college. You will connect with leaders and gain professional skills while learning about business operations, strategies, and more. You will work on projects with team members or individually, as required by the internship role. Some of the internship opportunities are in the fields of aviation management, finance, global sales, IT, and more. Check Atlanta internship opportunities with Delta Airlines here.
Location: Multiple locations, including Alpharetta, GA
Cost/Stipend: Not specified
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: Not specified
Program Dates: 12 weeks in summer (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: Typically opens early spring for summer
Eligibility: Rising junior or senior pursuing a major related to the internship; must have permanent work authorization in the U.S.
The Siemens IT/CYS Americas intern program offers collegiate students in the Atlanta area opportunities to get hands-on work experience in the company's IT-related functional and business activities. You will work on projects associated with the company's operations in sales, finance, innovation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and other areas. Based on the internship role, you will take on responsibilities such as developing data models and other technical tasks, providing support for cyber awareness campaigns, service portfolio management tasks, supporting the finance team, and more.
Location: Multiple locations, including Alpharetta, GA, with a hybrid option available
Stipend: $22 - $23.50/hour
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: May – August (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Eligibility: Current sophomore or junior undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited technical school/college/university; must have permanent work authorization in the U.S.
The Siemens Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is a 12-week paid internship to gain real-world exposure to financial aspects in a business environment while working on cross-functional projects. You will be assigned tasks based on the business unit, such as cost accounting, internal audit, credit analysis, strategy, and more. You will gain opportunities to shadow and network with industry leaders, enhance technical skills, and receive career support and training. On completing the internship, you may be considered for the full-time two-year rotational FLDP or other full-time opportunities.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Stipend: $300/week
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: Approximately 35
Program Dates: January 7 – March-end/early April
Application Deadline: October 15 (applications to be submitted by the college coordinator)
Eligibility: Junior or senior (any major) in a college or university in the State of Georgia at the time of the internship with school credit and a GPA of 2.5 or higher; should not have completed graduation before the legislative session starts
The Georgia General Assembly Legislative Internship Program provides college students in Atlanta opportunities to understand the workings of the legislative process of the State Government. During the full-time paid internship, you will be assigned specific projects and duties either in the House or the Senate. Some of the committees where you may be assigned work include education, budget and fiscal affairs, economic development and tourism, health, agriculture, and more. You will enhance time-management and interpersonal skills and gain leadership abilities while taking the initiative on assigned tasks.
Location: Multiple locations, including Atlanta, GA
Stipend: Paid (stipend details not available)
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: Flexible dates (summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in engineering, construction management, or safety/health management
The Cianbro College Internship gives Atlanta students a direct path into the construction industry. You will start with a boot camp that covers technical training and safety fundamentals, and then move on to project work under the guidance of construction professionals. Your days are spent on active sites or with engineering teams, learning how to use industry tools, manage tasks, and understand the flow of large-scale projects. By the end of the summer, you leave with practical skills, site experience, and a clear sense of how the industry operates. Strong performers are often considered for full-time roles after graduation.
Location: City of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Stipend: $17.50/hour
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: No information available
Program Dates: Vary, available throughout the year (10 – 12 weeks)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Eligibility: College students pursuing a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the internship role
The City of Atlanta Government's Department of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) Internship Program provides college students in Atlanta with opportunities to explore careers in local governance while receiving mentorship from industry experts. You will participate in on-the-job training sessions on operational policies and work procedures, and work under supervision on tasks in the assigned organizational unit. You will work across diverse IT teams to gain exposure to the unit's technology operations, such as teams associated with telecommunications, project management, app development, cybersecurity, and more. Some of the tasks include collecting data and compiling information, performing research, preparing reports and documentation, and more.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Stipend: Not specified
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: Rolling
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in high school/college, or recent graduates who have been out of school for less than a year; must commit to working at least 10 hours/week on a set schedule and for a full semester
The Georgia Public Broadcasting internship is a solid option for Atlanta college students who want to break into radio and audio journalism. You will rotate through newsroom work, learning how to gather sound, shoot video, and edit segments that might make it on air. If you’re placed on the digital or social side, you help build stories for GPB’s online audience and learn how public media shapes coverage across platforms. A talk show placement puts you inside the production cycle, from shaping segments to recording short interviews that may end up in a live broadcast. There’s also a podcast track where you follow the full arc of an episode, from research to scripting to final edits.
Location: Campuses of Children’s Healthcare at Atlanta, GA
Cost/Stipend: Not specified
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: August 31 – December 18 (fall), January 5 – April 24 (winter/spring), May 11 – August 28 (summer)
Application Deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Graduates and college students in the final year of their undergraduate/graduate programs with a strong background in child development or a closely related field (check all eligibility requirements here)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides college students with opportunities for shadowing and professional development in a healthcare setting under the supervision of certified child life specialists. You will be assigned to two primary units, such as general pediatrics, the emergency department, the child protection center, specialty clinics, and other units. You will provide procedural preparation and support to the unit’s personnel and work in collaboration with peers. You will also participate in diagnosis and other educational sessions, attend seminars, and complete assignments.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Stipend: $20/hour
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: June 1 – July 24 (Session 1), June 15 – August 7 (Session 2)
Application Deadline: January 11
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an accredited college/university and pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree during the length of the program with a current class standing of sophomore or above (check full eligibility criteria here)
The FOX Internship Program gives college students a real look at how a national media operation runs day to day. You will work on assignments tied to current events, contribute to the newsroom or production tasks, and get used to the pace of tight deadlines. Along the way, you sit in on discussions, presentations, and training sessions that break down how the company works and how different teams move stories from idea to broadcast. You also get exposure to the software, workflows, and editorial habits that shape modern newsrooms.
Location: In-person, with locations in Atlanta, GA; remote internships may be available
Stipend: Paid (stipend determined by the news organization: out-of-state interns receive a relocation and housing stipend from IBWS
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: Based on the news organization
Program Dates: Varies, as determined by the news organization (typically 10 – 12 weeks)
Application Deadline: January 3
Eligibility: Rising college juniors, seniors, and graduate students; must be legally authorized to work in the United States; should be currently registered members of IBWS (check skills and other requirements here)
The Ida B. Wells Society (IBWS) for Investigative Reporting Internship is a paid summer program to intern with a news organization such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Associated Press, The Examiner, and more. You will gain work experience in news reporting alongside investigative reporters and editors. After a training boot camp with peers and interactions with IBWS management, you will work on journalistic tasks as assigned by the news organization. You will gain key skills in investigative reporting techniques as well as mentorship and networking opportunities with investigative journalists.
Location: NBC Universal Office, Atlanta, GA, with hybrid options available
Stipend: $19/hour; need-based financial aid available for transportation and housing
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: June 1 – August 7 (summer); September – April (varying dates in the academic year)
Application Deadline: December 5 (summer)
Eligibility: College students pursuing an Associate/Bachelor’s/Graduate Degree at an accredited institution with a class standing of junior or above (at least 30 credits); must be authorized to work in the U.S.
The NBCUniversal Internship Program gives college students in Atlanta a close look at how a major media and entertainment company operates. You will work on projects across teams like advertising and sales, communications, digital, corporate, and other divisions that shape NBCU’s daily work. Training sessions help you understand the tools and workflows behind the content the company puts out, and mentors guide you as you take on assignments that matter to your team. You’ll work with people across departments, pick up professional habits, and get clearer about which part of the industry fits you.
Location: Primarily at the Georgia Department of Agriculture HQ, Atlanta, GA; some internships may be at the Tifton Agriculture Lab
Stipend: $12/hour
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: May 18 – July 31 (13 weeks in summer); fall and spring internships also available (18 weeks)
Application Deadline: Typically early February
Eligibility: College students enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution located in Georgia, or who graduated within one calendar year of the desired internship timeframe
The Georgia Department of Agriculture Internship is a full-time internship for Atlanta college students who are pursuing majors directly or indirectly related to agriculture. You can intern in one of the department's divisions based on your area of interest, such as agricultural inputs, plant protection, animal industry, finance, HR, legal services, and more. The division’s supervisor will assign tasks and responsibilities. This includes working on marketing events, conducting guest tours, assisting with research and lab testing, supporting administrative personnel, and more. You may also get opportunities to work with field officers and shadow them during agriculture inspections.
Location: Atlanta Corporate Office (Store Support Center), Atlanta, GA
Stipend: Starts at $24/hour
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: May 18 – July 31 (four days a week from Monday-Thursday and remotely on Fridays)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Eligibility: College students with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
This summer internship places you inside the day-to-day operations of a major retail company, giving you responsibility for projects tied to marketing, e-commerce, sales, finance, and other related teams. Once you’re assigned to a unit, you work alongside full-time staff on whatever the team is pushing forward that season. That can mean helping shape campaign materials, drafting or organizing social content, pulling research, or supporting ongoing projects that need quick, accurate execution. You pick up practical skills as you go, especially in project management, analytics, communication, and presenting work to different audiences.
Location: Multiple locations across the U.S., including Atlanta, GA
Stipend: Paid (stipend details not available)
Acceptance Rate/Cohort Size: The information is not available
Program Dates: 10 weeks (specific dates TBD)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Eligibility: College students pursuing a major related to the internship and graduating in two years
College students in Atlanta keen to pursue an internship in financial services can pursue a 10-week internship in either business or technology with Capital One. In the business track, you can opt for an internship in investment banking, commercial banking, finance, business analytics, data analytics, management, or strategy counselling. In the technology track, you can pursue an internship in software technology, product launches, or cybersecurity. You will gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects and sharpen leadership and problem-solving skills under the mentorship of industry leaders.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research while pursuing a college major, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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