Schwab Intern Academy

Providing college juniors and seniors and graduate students the opportunity to experience Schwab’s culture of service while challenging themselves through a structured blend of learning programs, team-building activities, networking opportunities, and enriching work projects.

The 9 Week Program

We look for intern candidates who are optimistic, driven, curious, innovative, and adaptable and believe in partnership value. Candidates for the Academy must also be a current college or graduate school students. Strong preference is given to those who will graduate within 12 months of the internship.

Offers a meaningful paid summer experience by working on real business projects that help us meet our clients’ needs
Each Schwab intern is supported by a direct leader and human resource professionals, and also has connections with senior leaders
Provides a holistic, cohesive, and structured blend of business-specific experiences (tracks) and a shared learning curriculum (cohorts)
Cohort groups meet together to learn about Schwab’s purpose, brand, and our focus on client advocacy and community service; Schwab’s values, culture, and why this is a great place to work; individual strengths and how to leverage those strengths in a professional environment; how to spend, manage, and invest your money wisely; and how to plan your career journey
Cohorts perform many group activities together, including real Schwab business case development and volunteering in the community

Because interns are considered a primary pipeline for full-time opportunities, every intern candidate must be eligible for full-time hiring upon graduation and must also meet the following requirements:

Enrolled in a current undergraduate or graduate program tracking to a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Planned to graduate between August 2023 and June 2024
Ability to work fulltime and on-site at Schwab during the nine-week program, from June 5-August 4, 2023
Specific skills as needed by Business Track

2023 Schwab Intern Academy Tracks
Corporate Risk Management Finance Human Resources Internal Audit Investor Services	Marketing and Data Retirement Plan Services Retirement Business Services Technology