​KEEPING TALENT ​IN THE FIRST STATE

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce | Wilmington DE 19899
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Delaware offers abundant opportunities for emerging talent to launch their careers. As an employer, help give them a head start in building a sense of community in a place that is ideal to live, work, and play.

Intern Delaware is an ‘add-on’ to your company’s internship program. During this two-month program, your summer interns receive access to professional development programming and networking opportunities designed to help them understand the unique aspects of Delaware’s economy and culture.​

​THE CHALLENGE:
 71% of college students are moving out of state post graduation
75% of employers report difficulty filling roles
 
OUR SOLUTION:
ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT
Intern Delaware creates a bridge between internships and long-term employment. Interns who participate are 67.7% more likely to stay with their employer after one year compared to just 35.7% without internship experience. 
 
INVEST IN CAREER READY INTERNS 
With 90% of participants reporting an improved experience, your interns will gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive—making them more likely to grow with your company.  
 
BUILD LASTING COMMUNITY TIES 
Over 15 events between June and August connect interns with Delaware’s professional community, solidifying their vision of a future here. Delaware offers abundant opportunities for emerging talent to launch their careers. As an employer, help give them a head start in building a sense of community in a place that is ideal to live, work, and play.

2025 PROGRAMMING
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May 15 | Corporate Partner Orientation
​June 3 | Intern Orientation - Kick Off at Brown Advisory!
June 5 | Opportunity in Delaware Webinar 
June 11 |  Goal Setting Webinar
June 12 | Visit Legislative Hall, Where Bills Become Law
June 17 | Coffee & Convos: Networking 101
June 24 | Senior Executive Roundtable
June 27 | Volunteer Opportunity @ Food Bank of Delaware
July 9 | Build Your Brand Workshop @ Goldey-Beacom College
July 10 | ​Happy Hour with Delaware Young Professionals Network
July 16 | Lunch & Learn with Leadership Delaware
July TBD | A Conversation with Governor Meyer
July 18 | Coffee & Convos: Money Mentor 

July 22 | Courageous Conversations at The Hockessin Colored School #107
July 29 | Landing the Job Webinar
​August 5 | #MILLSUMMIT
August 7 | Delaware Art Museum Happy Hour ​


LEARN MORE & GET INVOLVED
BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER
REGISTER YOUR INTERNS
DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM APP:
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PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING DELAWARE'S FUTURE WORKFORCE
To learn more about the Intern Delaware program, reach out to Helana Rodriguez at [email protected].
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THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUR BUSINESS:
  • Streamline your recruitment process and fill your talent pipeline
  • Increase your organization’s productivity
  • Cost effective
  • Opportunity for your employees' career and personal growth through providing supervision, training and mentoring to interns
  • Interns bring the newest technology from the classroom
  • A source for the recruitment of diverse employees
  • Increased retention rates—more than 50% of interns return to the organization after graduation

Download our internship playbook >
INTERNSHIP & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Adesis: Careers
CSC: Internships | Careers
Chemours: Careers
Delaware Technical Community College: Careers | Career Center
Delaware State University: Careers | Career Services
FMC Corporation:​ Careers
Fulton Bank: Careers | Internships
Goldey-Beacom College: Careers
Highmark Health: Careers
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP: Careers | Law Students
M&T Bank: Internships | Careers | Careers in Delaware
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Nemours Children's Health: Careers​
Potter, Anderson & Corroon: Summer Associate | Careers
University of Delaware Career Center: Career Center
WSFS Bank: Careers
Wilmington University: Careers | Career Services

TRUSTED BY THESE INDUSTRY LEADERS


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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Association of State Chambers
​National Association of Manufacturers
National Retail Federation
  • Visit
    • New Castle County
    • Kent County
    • Sussex County
    • Relocate to Delaware
    • First State Kids
  • Advocacy
    • Take Action
    • District Maps
    • Competitiveness Bluebook
    • Legislative Roster
    • Policy Priorities
    • Political Action Committee
    • Policy Priority Blog
  • About Us
    • Governance
    • Our Team
    • Affiliates >
      • Delaware Manufacturing Association
      • Delaware Retail Council
      • The Partnership, Inc. >
        • Delaware Principal for a Day
        • Superstars in Education >
          • JHTAward
          • SSE Winners Archive
        • Intern Delaware
        • Delaware Young Professionals Network
    • Committees >
      • Small Business Alliance
    • News & Media >
      • Chamber News
      • Member News
      • Delaware Business Magazine
      • Podcast
      • Advertise with the Chamber
    • Certificates of Origin
    • Internships
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Annual Events >
      • Annual Dinner
      • Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference
      • Navigating Delaware Pathways
      • End-of-Session Policy Conference
      • Chamber Chase
      • Developing Delaware
      • Superstars in Business
      • Taste of Delaware
    • Webinars
    • Member Events
  • Membership
    • Why the State Chamber
    • Inquire About Membership
    • Member Login
  • Directory