Leadership Development and Rotational Programs
What is a Leadership Development / Rotational Program?
They are programs that allow entry-level employees to gain experience at the company, either through an in-depth targeted area or by rotating between different divisions. They will typically last anywhere from 12-18 months to 2-3 years. These programs provide ongoing mentorship with the goals of offering a full-time job after completion and developing the next generation of leaders.
When are they open and who is eligible?
Companies typically recruit undergraduate seniors for these programs in the fall semester. Each program has different timelines, lengths of programs, divisions available, formats of rotations, and specific areas available. Note: There are programs for graduate students, including many for MBAs. This list is primarily focused on opportunities for undergraduates.
What will I do be doing in the program?
Each company will have different functional areas of rotation based on industry and business need. Common job functions and divisions include engineering, technology, sales, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, merchandising, etc. If you are interested in a specific function (e.g. marketing) do not just look at the Communication/Marketing/Media industry list. Consider other industries as they may have a marketing program or rotation.
It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list and this information can change at any time at the employer’s discretion. Links take you to the company’s entry-level/undergraduate opportunities career page or directly to information on the program. Please check Handshake and the company’s website frequently to set up job alerts and stay up to date.
Aerospace/Defense
| Company | Program |
| BAE Systems | Leadership Development Programs |
| Boeing | Rotational Programs |
| Lockheed Martin | Development Programs |
| Northrop Grumman | Professional Development Program |
| Textron | Leadership Development Program |
Automotive/Transportation
| Company | Program |
| Amtrak | Amtrak Management Trainee Program | Amtrak Rotational Program |
| Ford | Recent Graduate Leadership Programs |
| Goodyear | Development Programs |
| Rolls Royce | Graduate Programmes |
| Stellantis | Corporate Leadership Development Program |
Communications/Marketing/Media
| Company | Program |
| Financial Times | Graduate Trainee Program (Journalism) |
| NBCUniversal | Early Careers & Page Program | Specialized Programs |
| Ogilvy | The Ogilvy Residency |
| Quad | Corporate Trainee Program |
| Ruder Finn | Executive Trainee Program |
| Simon & Schuster | Associates Program |
| Warner Bros. Discovery | Early Career Programs |
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
| Company | Program |
| Acosta | Leadership Development Program |
| Anheuser-Busch | Global Management Trainee |
| Kenvue | Development Programs |
| Kraft Heinz | Management Trainee Programs | Manufacturing Trainee Programs |
| Nestle | Management Development Programs |
| Newell Brands | Supply Chain Operations Development Program | Advanced Engineering Development Program |
| Techtronics | Leadership Development Program |
| Unilever | Unilever Future Leaders Programme |
Engineering/Technology
Fashion/Retail/Beauty/Hospitality
| Company | Program(s) |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | Leadership Development Program |
| Bloomingdale’s | Leadership Development Program (Buying and Planning) |
| Burlington | Assistant Buyer Development Program | Allocation Analyst Development Program |
| Gallo Wines | Development Programs |
| Estee Lauder | CEO Global Presidential Program | Finance & Strategy Program |
| Gap, Inc. | Rotational Management Program |
| L’Oreal | Management Trainee Programme |
| Macy’s | Executive Development Program |
| Marriott | Leadership Development Program |
| Neiman Marcus | Executive Development Program |
| Restaurant Brands International | Leadership Development Program |
| Saks | Early Career Development Program |
| Sotheby’s | Associates Program |
| Target | Leadership Development Programs |
| TJX Companies | Entry-Level Development Programs |
Financial Services & Accounting
Government/International Affairs
| Company | Program(s) |
| FBI | Collegiate Hiring Initiative |
| Federal Reserve | Research Assistant |
| International Monetary Fund | Research Assistant Program |
Insurance
| Company | Program(s) |
| Allstate | Rotational Development Programs |
| American Family Insurance | Rotation Development Program |
| Chubb | Chubb Associate Program | Technology Associates Program |
| Cigna | Leadership & Development Programs |
| Geico | Development Programs |
| Liberty Mutual | Development Programs |
| MassMutual | Actuarial Leadership Development Program |
| MetLife | University & Development Programs |
| New York Life | Actuarial Development Program |
| Travelers | Development Programs |
Pharmaceuticals/Life Sciences/Healthcare
| Company | Program(s) |
| Abbott | Development Programs |
| Amgen | Rotational Programs |
| AstraZeneca | Rotational Associates Programme |
| BD | Development Programs |
| Boston Scientific | Rotational Programs |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | Leadership Development Programs |
| Cardinal Health | Embark Early Career Development Program |
| Genentech | Rotational Programs |
| Gilead Sciences | Rotational Programs |
| GSK | Future Leaders Programme |
| Integra Life Sciences | Rotational Associate Programs |
| Johnson & Johnson | Leadership Development Programs |
| Merck | Future Talent Rotational Program |
| Pfizer | R&D Rotational Program; Digital Rotational Program |
| Roche | Operations Rotational Development Program |
| Sanofi | Digitalents Program | Apprenticeships |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Undergraduate Leadership Development Programs |
| Veeva | Development Programs |
