Learning and Development Associate Internships

Learning and development associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working learning and development professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Insurance and Manufacturing, with Simmons Foods, Que Technology, and ATI among the employers posting roles now.

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Open roles29
Top stateMichigan
Top employerSimmons Foods
Top cityWarren, MI
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Enterprise Learning & Development Intern
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Enterprise Learning & Development Intern
BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
10,000+

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Learning & Development Intern
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Learning & Development Intern
Patelco Credit Union
Dublin, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
501-1,000

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Learning & Development Corporate Intern
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Learning & Development Corporate Intern
Gregory Poole Equipment Company
Raleigh, North Carolina
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
501-1,000

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PT Remote Learning & Development Assistant (Internship Program)
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PT Remote Learning & Development Assistant (Internship Program)
Que Technology Group
Remote
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Remote (US)

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Learning & Development Intern
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Learning & Development Intern
DP World
Charlotte, North Carolina
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
Hybrid
10,000+

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Learning and Development Associate Internship Market

Who's Hiring

Simmons Foods3 open roles
Que Technology2 open roles
ATI1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing

Tips for Your Learning and Development Associate Internship Search

Apply earlier than you think necessary

Large employers open their summer learning and development associate internship applications the preceding fall, often in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post on a rolling basis closer to start dates. Check listings in the fall for structured programs and throughout the year for everything else.

Build a portfolio before you apply

Hiring teams for learning and development associate internships have little work history to evaluate, so your portfolio does the persuading. Create two or three sample training modules, instructional design storyboards, or facilitation outlines using tools like Articulate, Canva, or Google Slides and link them from your resume so recruiters can assess your work directly.

Work your campus network alongside direct applications

Campus career fairs surface structured learning and development programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you're reaching employers that never recruit on campus.

Practice your intern interview format out loud

Learning and development associate intern screens typically involve a case conversation where you design a short training solution for a given scenario. Practice explaining your design decisions out loud, not just drafting them silently, because interviewers weight your reasoning process as much as the final deliverable.

Target structured L&D rotational and cohort programs

Larger companies run cohort-based learning and development internship programs designed specifically for people new to the field, often pairing interns across instructional design, facilitation, and needs analysis rotations. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer the most mentorship, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.

Set your work-type filter before you start searching

On-site roles are 17% of the learning and development associate internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.

Learning and Development Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a learning and development associate internship?

Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For learning and development associate roles, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a sample training module, instructional design document, or facilitation outline. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where L&D recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can a learning and development associate internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for learning and development associate interns is performance on real project deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the company makes return-offer decisions. Position yourself by contributing visibly on assigned work without assuming a role will materialize.

When should I apply for learning and development associate internships?

Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, so new learning and development associate internship openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than in one seasonal push gives you the widest window.

Are learning and development associate internships paid?

Most professional learning and development associate internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are uncommon at established organizations, and some states have rules limiting unpaid internships for for-profit companies.

What should a learning and development associate internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show tools and outcomes, with links to sample training materials, instructional design storyboards, or facilitation guides where available. Add relevant coursework in instructional design, organizational psychology, or HR. Keep it to one page, since hiring teams screen intern resumes quickly.

Are there remote learning and development associate internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 83% of the learning and development associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.

Can international students get learning and development associate internships?

Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.

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