Trainee Internships
Trainee internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Agriculture & Farming and Construction & Real Estate, with Enterprise Mobility, Davey Tree, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Arborist Trainee Internship | Chesterfield, MI
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Chesterfield, MI
Additional Locations: NE Detroit
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230427
Position Overview
Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.
Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027
Job Duties
WHAT WE WILL DO:
HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
Qualifications
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
- Love of the Outdoors!
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Interns work toward completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development Booklets
- All climbing gear, uniforms, and PPE are provided
- Access to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)
- Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
- Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
- Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections
- Paid online learning during the school year
- Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Intern
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Arborist Trainee Internship | Chesterfield, MI
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Chesterfield, MI
Additional Locations: NE Detroit
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230427
Position Overview
Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.
Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027
Job Duties
WHAT WE WILL DO:
HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
Qualifications
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
- Love of the Outdoors!
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license a plus
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Interns work toward completing the CDP “C” Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development Booklets
- All climbing gear, uniforms, and PPE are provided
- Access to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)
- Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
- Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
- Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections
- Paid online learning during the school year
- Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Intern
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Trainee Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Enterprise Mobility122
- Davey Tree8
- Tesla4
- QUAD2
- Webco Industries1
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Trainee Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, and structured programs close well before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to actual start dates, so check regularly. Treating intern recruiting like a full-time job search, with a consistent cadence, puts you ahead of candidates who wait.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
At the intern level, recruiters expect limited work history, so your projects are your proof. Document two or three complete pieces of work, linked code, a published analysis, a design or CAD file, a written case study, that name the tools you used and show the outcome. A recruiter should be able to open it in under a minute.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured 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, combining both channels widens the pool you reach and keeps you from relying on a single path.
Practice the actual intern screen before your first interview
Trainee intern screens are role-specific: engineering roles use coding challenges on data structures and algorithms, product roles involve case or product-sense conversations, and data roles include technical or analytics problems. Practice out loud and explain your reasoning as you go, interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer.
Trainee Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a trainee internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, and a concrete artifact like a linked project or published work gives recruiters something to assess. Combine direct applications to companies running smaller cohorts with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for candidates they meet in person.
Can a trainee internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer runs its return-offer process. Position for one by treating every assignment seriously, but have your own job search running in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for trainee internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at structured programs often open in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round and it pays to check regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Are trainee internships paid?
Most professional trainee internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so the range is wide. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist, especially at nonprofits and very small organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a trainee internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. List two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link to the work, a GitHub repository, a published analysis, a case study, a design or CAD portfolio, whatever fits the role. Add relevant coursework below that, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get trainee 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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