July 31, 2025

National Intern Day

A holiday created by WayUp that’s dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: interns!

Nominations for the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2025 will open in mid to late April, 2025. Get notified when they open.

See who made the 2024 list

What is National Intern Day?

Launched by WayUp in 2017, National Intern Day has served as an opportunity for thousands of employers to commemorate and thank their hardworking interns. The holiday has brought national attention to the challenges and inequalities faced by entry-level candidates, inspiring investments into internship programs and interns themselves.

National Intern Day also marks the release of WayUp's annual coveted 100 Top Internship Programs List, which showcases the employers who went above and beyond for their interns this year.

After all, the interns of today are truly the leaders of tomorrow—and what companies do today will directly shape our future.

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Award Categories for 2024

This year, we’re excited to spotlight internship programs that excel in the following areas in addition to the Top 100 List.

See Who Made The list

#1 Program Winner

The #1 spot on the Top 100 List is awarded to the organization that stands out most when it comes to prioritizing internships, diversity, and workplace growth - an all-around stand-out program.

DEI Champion Award

The DEI Champion highlights an organization with a bias to action as it relates to advancing DEI, taking into account actionable steps that foster diversity and inclusion.

Intern Growth Award

This award recognizes the employer that best creates opportunities over the course of the internship program for interns to become more confident professionals.

Innovation Award

Approaching your internship program in a new and creative way? This award recognizes the team that is pushing the boundaries of a conventional internship program.