Interns and Graduates
HERE, YOUR WORK MATTERS
Your skills, ideas and personality should play a role in your career and your future. At Caterpillar, you can explore endless opportunities and job roles, all within one company. As you collaborate with talented peers, producing innovative ideas and technologies, you’ll make a difference doing work that matters—to you and the world.
Every employee plays a vital role, including you. Our internships and development programs are a terrific opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and contribute to real-world projects. Learn more about opportunities that align with your skills and search for available positions.
“I feel proud to say that I intern at a place like Caterpillar. There are so many opportunities, and I can’t believe the number of people willing to help, mentor and coach me in this journey. I have always felt so welcomed and supported. I feel like I can chart my own path. Having the creative space as an intern to develop projects that make actual impacts is so rewarding.”
“As an intern at Caterpillar, they let you do the work and physically see the impact it is making. I have loved seeing the diversity within the company and the different roles I can pursue. Previously, I had the opportunity to work on the shop floor, and now in logistics, I see more behind-the-scenes work. I loved both positions so much and it just shows how much us interns can grow and learn here.”
“In my experience here at Caterpillar, I have improved my capabilities through hands-on projects and enhanced my technical skills. I have been exposed to the best business and cultural practices, which have broadened my worldview and cultural sensitivity.”
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At Caterpillar, our interns do meaningful work that impacts lives across the globe starting from day one. However, the learning doesn’t stop there: we provide helpful training, reliable mentors, growth opportunities and a work-life balance you’d expect from a Fortune 100 company.
Caterpillar's Student Trainees have the opportunity to gain practical, challenging and meaningful on-the-job work experience, while working for a global leader in innovation, technology and manufacturing. Opportunities are available primarily in the Peoria, IL area (with limited opportunities throughout the United States) in Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology and Clerical. Your interest, course of study and the availability of openings determine the possibilities.
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age by start date
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) or 3.0/4.0 depending on functional area
- Full-time Junior/Senior in High School or Freshman/Sophomore at a community college within driving distance to the facility in which they will work
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Disciplines we recruit for: Data, Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain.
Our schemes bring the next generation of makers, innovators and world builders to Team Caterpillar. Many of our successful leaders and technical specialists initially joined Caterpillar through these programs. We aim to provide you with exposure across different business units and departments over the course of your chosen scheme.
During this opportunity, you will get to collaborate with the best minds in the industry, building a professional network all while developing new skills through hands-on experience.
These are typically 2-year programs that offer real world practical experience, often with rotations across different departments or functions. Programs include formal training modules and mentorship opportunities to support development.
When you begin our 12-month scheme, you'll embark on a journey that'll see you shouldering real responsibility, developing new skills, and building experience that's simply invaluable. We'll be there for you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your time with us. Impress us with your potential, and we may be seeing a lot more of you. Outstanding students could receive conditional offers of employment at the end of their placements.
These are shorter-term placements (typically 12 weeks) that allow students to gain experience in a specific area of a company.
Our apprenticeships are great opportunities for those looking to alternatives to full-time studies.
The job market can be extremely competitive and sometimes you can be caught in the vicious cycle of needing experience for a job, but unable to get the necessary experience in the first place. Our apprenticeship schemes aim to break this cycle by giving hands-on experience, combined with a qualification that is recognized nationally and a very competitive salary with benefits.
Apprenticeship levels we typically offer include: Level 2, Advanced Level 3 which is equivalent to A Level, Higher Level 4 & 5 which is equivalent to HNC, HND or Foundation year and Degree Level 6 which is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
“These past six months have been an incredible journey of growth and learning. I’ve gained so much valuable insight. I’m especially grateful for the amazing community. From trips and events with Young Professionals to team outings, I’ve had countless opportunities to build connections and expand my network significantly. These experiences have been invaluable, and I’m sure the relationships I’ve built will benefit me in the future.”