CPT Learning And Development Jobs
Learning and Development jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply instructional design, training delivery, and organizational learning concepts directly from their curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the role must tie to your degree program, not just your broader career goals.
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America's largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office!
Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build Connections By:
- Working alongside our Learning and Development team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada.
- Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas:
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- IT
- Marketing & Merchandising
- Supply Chain
- Sales
Build a Career:
In the Learning and Development department by:
- Helping create, edit, format, and update training materials, presentations, and digital learning modules.
- Working with trainers to support preparation of session materials, coordination of event logistics, and collection of attendee feedback.
- Participating and assisting with preparing data, templates, and notes for performance calibration meetings.
- Participating in GFS succession planning process, including (as needed) updating succession tracking sheets, pipeline data and supporting succession planning business meetings.
Build the Future by:
Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America's largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department by:
- Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
- Engaging in our mentorship program.
- Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential.
- Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts.
- Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more.
- Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Meet the following qualifications to be considered for our 2027 internship program:
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Degree.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Weekly
- Flex Hours
- Gordon Food Service Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Ready to start building? Apply today!
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America's largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office!
Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build Connections By:
- Working alongside our Learning and Development team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada.
- Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas:
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- IT
- Marketing & Merchandising
- Supply Chain
- Sales
Build a Career:
In the Learning and Development department by:
- Helping create, edit, format, and update training materials, presentations, and digital learning modules.
- Working with trainers to support preparation of session materials, coordination of event logistics, and collection of attendee feedback.
- Participating and assisting with preparing data, templates, and notes for performance calibration meetings.
- Participating in GFS succession planning process, including (as needed) updating succession tracking sheets, pipeline data and supporting succession planning business meetings.
Build the Future by:
Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America's largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department by:
- Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
- Engaging in our mentorship program.
- Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential.
- Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts.
- Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more.
- Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Meet the following qualifications to be considered for our 2027 internship program:
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Degree.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Weekly
- Flex Hours
- Gordon Food Service Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Ready to start building? Apply today!
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Get Access To All JobsLearning And Development CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Learning and Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for future H-1B sponsorship?
Most L&D specialist and manager roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, organizational psychology, or a related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not just the job title, so roles centered on curriculum design or competency frameworks are stronger candidates than generalist training coordinator positions.
Can I do CPT at an L&D consultancy or does it have to be an in-house team?
CPT is authorized based on the work's connection to your curriculum, not the employer's structure. An L&D consultancy qualifies as long as your duties align with your program and your DSO approves the specific placement. Consulting roles that rotate you across client projects can actually strengthen your DSO case by demonstrating applied learning across contexts.
How do I find L&D employers who are set up to hire F-1 students?
Search for L&D roles on Migrate Mate, which filters by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history. That filing record is a reliable signal that the employer understands work authorization requirements and has sponsored international employees before, which matters when you're planning your OPT and H-1B visa timeline.
What CPT documentation does an L&D employer typically need from me?
Employers need your CPT-endorsed I-20 showing the authorized start and end dates, your EAD is not required for CPT. Some L&D teams in regulated industries, particularly healthcare or financial services, may also request your SEVIS record number for their internal I-9 compliance files. Get the CPT I-20 from your DSO before your first day of work.
Does part-time CPT in an L&D role affect my full-time CPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward the 12-month full-time CPT limit that would eliminate your OPT eligibility. You can complete unlimited part-time CPT without affecting OPT. Full-time CPT in an L&D role counts against that 12-month threshold, so track your authorized hours carefully across all CPT positions.