Internship Experience
Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Florida Poly, internships are more than a résumé builder—they’re a launchpad for the future.
Whether you’re engineering tomorrow’s tech, analyzing complex data, or innovating in aerospace, our students gain hands-on experience with industry giants like NASA, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Coca-Cola, and many more.
This is your opportunity to go beyond the classroom and shape the future—while building yours.
Real Internships. Real Impact.
Florida Poly students don’t just dream about innovation—they do it. Our Phoenixes land competitive internships that fuel their passions, sharpen their skills, and set them apart after graduation.
Explore just a few of our recent internship success stories:
From Campus to NASA
One graduate student dove into aerospace innovation with a prestigious NASA internship.
Making Waves
A marine engineering internship let one Phoenix engineer systems that help protect ocean environments.
Engineering with Coca-Cola
See how one student turned a mechanical engineering internship into career momentum.
Coding at Mercedes
Students take on software and automation challenges at top global companies.
Building Florida’s Infrastructure
Interns contribute to transportation, analytics, and automation projects that impact our state.
Analytics at Publix
Internship opportunity at Publix paves way for promising analytics career.
Check out more internship stories:
- Scholarship, internship position Phoenix for impressive future
- Alum launches software development career with NASA internship
- Lockheed Martin internship sets Phoenix up for career success
- Internship opens Phoenix’s eyes to world of software development
- Electrical engineering major drives automation, high-tech innovation at national lab internship
- Phoenix takes flight in fast-paced Amazon internship
Why Internships Matter
A professional experience internship is a powerful form of applied learning. It bridges theory and practice by giving students practical, hands-on opportunities in their chosen field.
What sets Florida Poly internships apart?
- Mentorship from Industry Experts
- Training That Aligns with Your Major
- Supervision That Supports Your Growth
- A Clear Path to Career Confidence
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), students with more internships and higher GPAs have better career outcomes—with higher odds of employment or grad school placement within 6 months of graduation.
Where Our Students Intern
Florida Poly students are landing competitive internships at leading companies across the country.
Here’s a sample of where our students have interned:
- Amazon
- NASA
- Lockheed Martin
- Publix
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Cisco Systems
- Deloitte
- FDOT
- Coca-Cola
- Underwriter Laboratories
- Winter Haven Water
- Whirlpool
- Mettler Toledo
- WillowTree
- Reliaquest
- Tactegy
- Naval Research Enterprise (NREIP)
- ...and many more!
See sample list of past internship companies
Aero Simulation, Inc.
Amazon
American Vulkan
Amstead Rail
Assist RX
Bank of America
Cemex
Citi
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Polytechnic University
Conmed
CWR Contracting
Duke Energy
FDOT
Georgia-Pacific
IGT
JEA
Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Regional Health
Lockheed Martin
Microsoft
MidFlorida Credit Union
Molekule
Overhead Intelligence
Publix Super Markets
Siemens Energy
Skanska
Sport Media
Suncoast Credit Union
TECO
TLC Engineering Solutions
Walleye Capital
West Pharmaceutical
Whiting Turner
Wish Farms
The Internship Course
IDS 4941
Florida Poly requires students to complete a professional internship course as part of their degree. Here’s how it works:
When to Enroll: After reaching 72 credit hours, typically the summer before senior year
How to Enroll: Register for IDS 4941 (Professional Experience Internship)
Format: Virtual and asynchronous
Requirements:
- 100+ internship hours during the course
- Completion of assignments and deadlines outlined in the syllabus
Find Your Internship
You’re responsible for landing your own internship—but you’re never on your own. Career Services is here to help you every step of the way:
Get started today by making an appointment with Career Services on Handshake.
Companies: Partner With Us
Tap into Florida Poly’s top-tier tech talent.
Partnering with Florida Polytechnic University gives your organization access to some of the brightest STEM minds in Florida—students who are trained in the latest technology, grounded in innovation, and eager to make real-world contributions from day one.
Whether you’re seeking interns for software development, data analytics, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, or other tech-focused roles, our students bring curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on experience to your team.
Why partner with us?
- Industry-Ready Talent trained in applied, project-based learning
- Fresh Perspectives that spark innovation in your organization
- Long-Term Pipeline for hiring future full-time employees
- Flexible Internship Models to meet your company’s needs
- Collaborative Relationships with Career Services to streamline the process
Let’s work together to build the future of tech.
Contact Career Services
careerservices@floridapoly.edu
