The Pennsylvania Turnpike is accepting applications for its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Internship Program. This paid opportunity for rising college juniors and seniors as well as recent graduates offers hands-on experience, career development, professional connections, and insight into how the PA Turnpike is transforming the transportation industry.

Through the summer experience, interns work with the PA Turnpike's collaborative teams across the commonwealth, including engineering, sustainability, finance and accounting, information technology, maintenance, operations, strategy and communications, and human resources. Additionally, they participate in professional development activities, such as workshops, seminars, and one-on-one mentoring.

Interns also participate in an executive leadership-designed group project intended to familiarize students with all aspects of the organization. Previous projects related to sustainability, highway safety, human trafficking awareness, a customer rewards program, and mobile payment options.

Beyond equipping students with knowledge, the CEO Internship Program seeks to enhance key business skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, collaboration, and teamwork.

The hybrid in-person and virtual program will run from Monday, May 19, through Friday, Aug. 8, with options to work at the PA Turnpike's Central Administration Building in Middletown, the Eastern Regional Office in King of Prussia, or the Western Regional Office in New Stanton. Interns will work a 40-hour week.

For more information about the requirements or to apply through Saturday, March 1, visit https://careers.paturnpike.com.