Finding An Internship
"Handshake" is BYU’s Career Services Management platform. Recruitment for internships, jobs, and info-sessions takes place through this website, which you can access through your personal profile/account. As a BYU student, you can set up a profile using your BYU NetID and password. With a profile, you become visible to both recruiters searching across the country as well as those looking to specifically recruit BYU students.
Through Handshake, you can RSVP for info-sessions and recruiting events on campus, check out company profiles, send and receive messages, and apply for jobs and internships.
JP Morgan Chase, Private Bank Advisor Internship, Summer 2026
JP Morgan Chase, a multinational financial services firm headquartered in New York City, is seeking to hire multiple interns for their 9-week summer 2026 Global Private Bank Advisor Program, at more than 50 locations across the country. As Advisor Trainees, interns in this program gain exposure to every facet of wealth management, including investments, lending, banking, and trust and estate planning. Additionally, top performers may receive a full-time offer at the end of the summer. Qualified candidates will be U.S. citizens with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027. They must also possess exceptional analytical skills, a genuine interest in macro-level economic trends, and thrive in fast-paced and collaborative environments. For additional details, or to apply, see here. Please note: In addition to an application, all candidates must complete a HireVue interview including both behavioral and technical questions. Applications will be accepted until each position is filled.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data Scientist Internship, Summer 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – a national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the public – is now accepting applications for their part-time summer 2025 data scientist internship in Suitland, Maryland. This unpaid position will work with a professional team of economics to develop a coding approach that generates a prototype for a series of public-facing data and graphic summaries. Qualified candidates will have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be able to obtain academic credit from their institution or a third-party stipend of $15/hr. They will also be proficient in Python and have experience in UX design and working with APIs. For more information, or to apply, see here. Applications are due February 21st, 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Program Analyst Internship, Summer 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – a national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the public – is now accepting applications for their part-time summer 2025 program analyst internship in Suitland, Maryland. This unpaid position will work with professional staff to develop communications for internal agency staff and external customers. The intern in this role will also create social media campaigns and develop sustainable document-management strategies for a large volume of office procedures. Qualified candidates will have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be able to either obtain academic credit from their institution or a third-party stipend of $15/hr. They will possess skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as in written and oral communication. For more information, or to apply, see here. Applications due February 21st, 2025.
BambooHR, AI/Data Science Internship, Summer 2025
BambooHR, a HR software platform that helps companies manage employee information, payroll, and benefits, is seeking to hire an AI/Data Science intern to join their Draper, Utah office for summer 2025. The intern in this position will contribute to AI and machine learning projects to enhance customer experience and improve business processes. A successful candidate in the role will collaborate with business stakeholders, create exploratory data analyses, build machine learning models, and work with natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs). Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, possess data querying and transformation skill with SQL and Python, and be able to work effectively both independently and on teams. For additional details, or to apply, see here. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
ShadowRock, Data Analytics Intern, Winter 2025
ShadowRock, a consulting and advisory firm based in Sacramento, California, is seeking a winter 2025 intern to work remotely, up to 20/hrs a week. This position, compensated at $20/hr, will include data reporting and visualization, creating workflows, and attending virtual client meetings. The ideal candidate must show initiative in solving data problems and will possess a versatile skill set including Tableau and Power BI. Must be flexible, adaptable, not easily intimidated, and comfortable with imperfect information. To apply, send a resume to emily@shadowrock.io. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
American Enterprise Institute, Economic Editing and Innovation Internship, Summer 2025
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, is seeking a summer 2025 intern for their AEIdeas blog. An intern in this onsite position, in Washington, D.C., will assist in researching, editing, and formatting content for the AEIdeas blog, as well as perform editing- and research-related tasks for Senior Fellow, James Pethokouki’s, writing projects and podcast interviews. The intern in this role will be tasked with collecting policy information from academic sources and preparing for Political Economy podcast interviews. Qualified candidates will have a minimum GPA of 3.0. They will also have a demonstrated interest in public policy or prior research experience. For more information, and to apply, see here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
American Enterprise Institute, Economic Policy Internship, Summer 2025
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a summer 2025 intern for their Economic Policy Studies Department. An intern in this onsite position, in Washington, D.C., will conduct quantitative analysis, background research, fact-checking, and editing for articles and academic research projects on issues related to applied economics and public finance. They will additionally assist with live, in-person AEI events on timely public policy issues. Qualified candidates will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, a demonstrated interest in public policy,Microsoft Excel experience, and knowledge of intermediate econometrics, statistics, and official databases, such as those of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. or prior research experience. For more information, or to apply, see here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
On-Campus Internships
On-campus internships are unpaid, 3.0 credit internships run through the Marriott School of Business. Students work on teams of 3-5 for a real company while staying in Provo. On-campus internships are available during fall and winter semesters.
All students are invited to apply. This is a great way to gain experience for your resume while taking classes. More detailed information and application instructions can be found here.
Social Impact Projects
Social Impact Projects are on-campus internships run through the Ballard Center that focus on solving social issues. Details and application instructions can be found here.
Explore the "Historical Internships List" to see where Economics students have interned in the past. This list highlights a wide range of industries and organizations that have provided valuable opportunities for hands-on experience. Use this resource to gain inspiration, discover potential internship options, and learn about the diverse career paths your peers have pursued.