Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationThe Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) is pleased to announce that funded internship opportunities for Summer 2026, supported through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, are available for students statewide.
This program is designed to expand access to high-quality, paid experiential learning. It gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain real-world, career relevant skills that help prepare them for success in the workforce. Participating New Jersey employers receive support through the grant program to offer paid internships, which reduces financial barriers for students seeking hands-on experience.
For more information about the program, visit the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program page.
To find a Career Accelerator internship for Summer 2026, OSHE has organized listings by industry on our website. Students can easily browse opportunities aligned with their academic interests and future career goals.
Internships are available across a wide range of New Jersey’s key industry sectors, including:
The industry-based PDF catalogs will help students and graduates to identify opportunities that match their interests and emerging workforce needs.
Paid internship opportunities are open to:
Each employer may indicate desired major(s).
Students and institutions are encouraged to visit this page to explore opportunities and start applying.
Questions may be directed to Nicole Bailey, Internship Program Manager at Nicole.Bailey@oshe.nj.gov.
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