First-year MBAs, are you looking for a paid summer 2021 internship in social impact? Check out these three opportunities. Not only will you gain valuable experience, but you’ll also work with Wharton alumni! 1. Government: Social Enterprise Finance Team Intern with U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) The DFC’s Social…Read More
Students, want to make an impact this summer? For undergraduate, graduate, and MBA students interested in social impact, we offer two opportunities to get paid while working in an impact-related role during summer 2019. Apply soon—these opportunities are selective and funding is limited. 1. Work as a Wharton Social…Read More
Natasha Doherty, WG’18, was intrigued by the scarcity of social impact in the venture capital world. In this student perspective, she shares how an internship in Silicon Valley helped her see new opportunity. I’m a student who wants to work at a purpose-driven company when I graduate. So, one might…Read More
Please note: The below information is for summer 2015 and is no longer valid. Access the most recent opportunities for summer 2019. The summer internship is a crucial part of the business school experience. Spring break may be in the recent past, but have you secured your summer plans yet? Here’s how…Read More
Penn undergrad Lena Backe shares her experience working with nonprofit B Lab as part of the PennSEM Internship Program during the summer of 2013. In partnership with Wharton Social Impact Initiative, the 8-10 week summer program sent students to one of six successful national and international social enterprises, with funding provided by the Levy Fund.…Read More
Wharton student Celia Lewis discusses her summer experience as a WSII intern. What resources, skills and leadership are necessary to take an idea in social impact, build a business model around it, and scale it? The short answer: a lot of time, whiteboard sketches, and plenty of dark chocolate. After…Read More
Wharton MBA student Julia Kurnik discusses her summer experience as a WSII intern placed with Opportunity Finance Network. As a dual degree student at Wharton and Harvard Kennedy School, I was eager to find a summer position that would reflect my passion for social impact and help me further develop…Read More
