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OUR PROGRAMS

HIGH SCHOOL STEM INTERNSHIPS

The purpose of the High School STEM internship is to provide meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential.

Program available in:
Canada
Costa Rica
Germany
India
Ireland
Puerto Rico
Singapore
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
United States
Vietnam

UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIPS

We offer a highly competitive internship program that delivers a pipeline of students from top universities into several of our global businesses and professional development programs.

Program available in:
Algeria India    Singapore
Belgium     Ireland   South Africa
Brazil   Italy Spain
Chile Mexico   Switzerland
China   Morocco     Thailand
Colombia Netherlands Türkiye
Costa Rica Norway    Vietnam
Croatia Pakistan   United Arab Emirates
Egypt Peru       United Kingdom
France Portugal United States
Germany Russia
Guatemala Saudi Arabia

RESEARCH PARK INTERNSHIPS

The purpose of the research park internship is to provide meaningful professional experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and The Ohio State University.

Program available in:
United States

MBA INTERNSHIPS

Our MBA program is intended for MBA candidates (completed first year before MBA Intern program start) with an emphasis in marketing, general management, strategy, or entrepreneurship. Program participants are from the top ranked business schools. The MBA internship program aims to convert program participants into full-time roles at Abbott.

Program available in:
India
Singapore
Switzerland
United States

CO-OPS

Our co-op program helps fill short-term STEM project needs within our health care businesses while providing a skillset that is not generally available in the temporary job market. Knowledgeable participants make valuable contributions to projects and join the organization as full-time employees after graduation.

Program available in:
Canada
Puerto Rico
United States

APPRENTICESHIPS

The skilled trades program is a three-year hybrid program of work and school year-round. The structured functional training plan that is offered to participants leads to technical certififcations, credentialing, or a degree. Professional development training is provided in addition to on-the-job functional training.

Program available in:
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Puerto Rico
United Kingdom
United States

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CAREER PATHWAYS

Our assignments are designed to provide students with in-depth technical and critical thinking skills along with emotional intelligence. Students exit our programs prepared to navigate the business challenges of other Abbott programs and/or fully prepared for a career within our organization.

WE OFFER

MEANINGFUL WORK

From the beginning, our interns work on meaningful, challenging projects with direct impact on our business.

ACCESS TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Interns have regular access to senior leadership and the opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

We invest in future leaders. We provide interns with targeted training, a global intern community and the opportunity to create their own networks that they can leverage for decades.

REWARDS

We champion leadership, and we offer benefits that help interns lead fuller lives both inside and outside of the office.

#1 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

OUR RECOGNITIONS

We are honored to be ranked as the top internship program globally by ChooseMyCompany's HappyIndex® Trainees survey. We take pride in providing an exceptional internship experience —read more about our #1 ranking here here.

Vault's 2023 internship rankings have recognized our program as the leading internship program in health sciences and finance in the United States. Learn more about our #1 ranking here.

OUR INTERNS DO WORK WITH IMPACT

Bringing Products to Market with Interns

A Day in the Life with Maria, Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Engineering Projects with Stephanie, R&D Intern in Neuromodulation

Costa Rica Intern Experience in Quality Assurance

Costa Rica Intern Experience in Manufacturing Engineering

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INVESTING IN YOU, AN MBAs EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE

There are many ways MBAs can support the life-changing work accomplished across the healthcare industry.

LOOKING FOR A TOP INTERNSHIP? YOU'LL FIND IT AT ABBOTT.

Our global programs for college students have earned top honors in the U.S. and certifications across 25 countries.

INTERNSHIP OFFERS STUDENTS CYBERSECURITY SKILLS

Abbott partnership aims to strengthen HBCU cybersecurity programs and prepare students for the jobs of the future.

JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY

We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind when we have interesting opportunities.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce including Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. U.S. residents only: To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com.