Student Programs, Internships &
Co-Ops
You’re ready to take your next step—to realize your vision of professional success, in whatever way you define it. At UPS, you’ll have the freedom and support to grow, gain experience, and keep climbing higher; many UPSers first joined the company as an Intern or Co-Op! The opportunities to take your skills and interests to the next level are endless. UPS offers paid Internships and Co-Ops in a variety of career areas ranging from Engineering and Information Technology, to Sales and Finance & Accounting. We also offer special programs such as our Flightpath Internship for aspiring pilots.
Summer Internships are a 10–12-week program, generally working 40 hours per week, from June through August. Co-Ops are offered year-round and operate on a contractual agreement between the employee and their management team. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.
To join either program, you should be an active undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past two years. UPS offers competitive hourly rates, flexible hours, paid time off, and enrollment in a 401(k).
Want to keep learning while you work? UPS can help! Learn more about the different ways we can support your educational pursuits on our dedicated learning and development page.
Information Technology (I.T.)
UPS Information Technology (I.T.) Interns have the unique opportunity to work with a specialized team in one of our many Solution Delivery Groups (SDGs) within the function. Based on their career interest and area of study, interns work with various aspects of the business such as the internal technologies, airline, customer-facing technologies, hub operations, and so much more! Interns and Co-Ops will have the chance to participate in the Hackathon; a marathon-style event, working on projects that solve real-world business problems. Whether you want to pursue Computer Science, Data Analytics or Software Engineering (to name a few), UPS could be the place for you!
Sales
A UPS Sales Internship will provide you with real-world challenges that will develop your skills and expand your professional experience. You’ll analyze financial data, identify customers’ needs, and develop strategies to manage accounts—the kinds of important business activities that drive our success, and yours. When you’re a part of a global leader in logistics, you’ll connect with dedicated professionals who can help you reach your goals, no matter what they are. If you are interested in evaluating financial trends, assessing business needs, and love connecting with people, this could be the ideal Internship for you!
Engineering
Our Engineering Internships and Co-Op programs are designed to jumpstart your career. As part of this program, you’ll build on your classroom knowledge in an exciting professional setting. You’ll be part of an industry-leading team and learn from people who can help you reach your goals. Interns and Co-Ops will have the opportunity to work on projects that utilize operational observations, data collection, cross functional communication, process improvement, and problem solving. Whether you want to pursue Industrial Engineering, Plant/Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE), Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, UPS is a great place to begin your professional path!
Airline
For those dreaming of a career in the sky, a UPS FlightPath Internship is a great place to start. FlightPath Interns work in a supportive environment that emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and growth. You’ll have the opportunity to train on various fleet; B747, B757/767, A300 or MD-11 in aircraft systems, cockpit flows/procedures and SIM training sessions. You’ll benefit from unique and rewarding hands-on experiences that develop your skills and set you up for future success as an aviation professional. Commercial Pilot License with a Multi-Class Engine Rating and a 3.0 GPA are required.
Finance & Accounting (F&A)
F&A Internships & Co-Ops allow you to explore the areas that interest you, including tax, audit, planning & reporting, analytics, treasury, and more. These opportunities provide you with the kinds of real-world challenges that will develop your skills and expand your professional experience. In an F&A Internship or Co-Op, you’ll work on real-world projects that have an impact on people’s lives all around the world. You’ll also develop invaluable team-building, communications and technology skills, and have a chance to work with and learn from experienced professionals.
UPS Capital
UPS Capital offers a suite of products that enable companies to mitigate their supply chain risk through shipping protection, enhanced visibility and predictive analytics. As an Intern or Co-Op in this space, you’ll gain valuable experience and work cross-functionally with various parts of the Organization, working on real-world projects to ensure a quality customer experience. Our 10-week intern program provides opportunities in Human Resources, Sales, Solutions, Engineering, Marketing, F&A, I.T., and more! During your Internship, you will work with experienced professionals, and explore areas of interest through planned program events, and job shadowing. To join the program, you should be an active undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past two years.
Internships & Co-Ops
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Operations Technology Co-Op
1400 N. HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - United States of America, 40223 Apply Now -
User Experience (UX) UTG Co-Op (OPT)
1400 N. HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - United States of America, 40223 Apply Now -
Community & Public Relations Intern
6060 CORNERSTONE COURT W, SAN DIEGO, California - United States of America, 92121 Apply Now
Intern Stories
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Meet Our Team
As a quantitative economics and econometrics major, Ryan was eager to put his skills to use at UPS. His internship here gave him the opportunity to work with large data sets using programs like Python and Looker.
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UPSer Spotlight
Nicole had the unique chance to work on not one but two projects in her time at UPS. The intern experience allowed her to grow a multitude of skillsets and feel integrated in the welcoming culture here.
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UPSer Spotlight
Sheneda was impressed to see all the technology behind UPS during her time with us. As a computer science intern, she found mentorship while getting hands-on experience with different programming languages.
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Meet Our Team
By working with UPS as an intern, Kevin was able to apply his classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Through the process, he also realized how much tech it takes to keep our operations running successfully.
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Getting to Know UPS
Zane is a DE&I Intern revamping UPS’s Legacy of Diversity Catalog. He has been making the most of all the opportunities UPS has to offer, working in different departments and building his professional network.
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UPSer Spotlight
Leah is an Intern in our Finance & Accounting department. She likes working at UPS because we are a customer-focused company that gives back to the community and works to protect the environment.
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Getting to Know UPS
As an Engineering Intern, Evan is optimizing driver routes and building his professional network by getting to know his fellow UPSers.
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Meet the Team
As an FP&A (Finance Procurement & Analysis) Intern, Jake appreciates how UPS provides meaningful work that positively impacts the business, as well as our “open-door policy” that fosters a collaborative environment.
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Getting to Know UPS
As an HR Intern, Anthony (Tony) Victorino is involved with the Talent Acquisition Veteran Initiative. In his work, he’s learned a lot about military culture and how it can translate to the workplace.
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UPSer Spotlight
As a People & Culture HR Intern, Keola is supporting the redesign of our EVP (Employee Value Proposition). Her advice to prospective Interns? Reach out to at least five UPSers every week to learn more about what they do.
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UPSer Spotlight
Working on the HR team allowed Sydnee to learn in a professional environment. By being agile and accepting new challenges, she’s gained valuable insight into what she wants in a future career.
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UPSer Spotlight
As a Supply Chain Management student at Howard University and an Industrial Engineering Intern at UPS, Christian is expanding his classroom knowledge through hands-on experience.
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Raven Morin
Meet Raven, an Industrial Engineering Intern at our Roswell facility. “The meat and potatoes of UPS is delivering packages,” she says, “so it’s cool to see how UPS makes all of this happen internally.”
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UPSer Spotlight
Daniel is a Procurement Analytics Intern, and values getting to work with developing technologies like cloud data platforms. He also enjoys the camaraderie on his team.
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Meet the Team
Katie is a Procurement Intern, supporting our Air Procurement Team. She values that her day-to-day work is meaningful for the company, and that our workplace culture has been friendly and welcoming.
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Meet the Team
As an intern on our Recruitment Marketing team, Lauren got hands-on experience with almost every project. Learn more about how she felt supported by fellow UPSers during her time with us.
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UPSer Spotlight
Sales and Solutions Intern Ariel chose UPS because we invest in our Interns, providing them with impactful work that can prepare them for a full-time role.
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Meet the Team
Lillian is an Intern at UPS Capital, where she creates new trainings and keeps our current ones up to date. She was drawn to UPS because of the people and enjoys working on a supportive team that encourages her to introduce new ideas.
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Meet the Team
Muhammed is an Information Technology Intern who was drawn to UPS because of our strong brand identity and endless opportunities.
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