Audience
Student
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) is focused on building a STEM pipeline, identifying career opportunities, and expanding partnerships with government, industry, and academia. Join us for an eight-week, PAID internship!
Qualifications:
- Have a strong desire to learn and explore new skills and technologies
- Possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills that demonstrate capacity for critical thinking
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, IT/Networking, Finance, Psychology or related field
- Rising sophomores - seniors, with a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must be a U.S. citizen resident
Program runs from June 8 - July 31, 2026
Benefits:
- Valuable 8-week experience
- Earn while learning sought-after skills ($17/hour)
- Possible college credit for internship hours completed (eligibility depends on school requirements)
- Learn from mentors who are leaders in their field
- Network and make connections to local industry and government agencies in Southern MD
- Participate in educational and social events for the intern cohort
- Meet, connect, and grow with other college intern participants
Interns will also participate in weekly professional development sessions, to include:
- Networking reception at TPP Defense Summit
- True Colors personality/leadership assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Human-centered design thinking activity & overview of Aeropark Innovation District
- Professional branding and resume updates
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