"Preparing to Lead" internships
What is a "Preparing to Lead" internship?
Rising juniors and seniors spend their summer working for a company. They receive exposure to high levels of corporate leadership. Employers designate a "Leader" -- a senior executive in the company -- who commits to spending time (about 30 minutes per week) in a two-way discussion with the student. Discussions can range from the meaning of leadership to the company's context in its industry to career guidance and advice.
How do I apply?
Domestic Preparing to Lead internship opportunities can be found on TigerTracks.
- Login to TigerTracks
- Select "internship" and search for the keyword "Keller Center". These opportunities will be presented as "Leadership Intern at company name"
Some international Preparing to Lead internships are listed on IIP's website. Others are listed on PIA's website.
What kinds of experiences have students had?
You can read a story about student experiences here.
What kinds of companies participate in the program?
Summer 2010 participants include (so far):
Preparing to Lead International:
- Infosys, Bangalore, India ( apply via IIP by 12/18/2009)
- Broad Corporation, Changzha, China ( apply via PIA by Feb.2010)
Preparing to Lead Domestic:
Summer 2009 participants included:
- The Kauffman Foundation, Leader: John Courtin, VP of Special Projects
- IBM Corporation, Leader: Florence D. Hudson '80, Energy & Environment Strategy & Execution Executive in IBM Corporate Strategy
- Vorbeck Materials, Leader: John Lettow '95, President
Summer 2008 participants included:
- Return Path, Leader: Jack Sinclair, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
- Sealed Air, Leader: David Kelsey '73, Sr. VP and Chief Financial Officer
- Vorbeck Materials, Leader: John Lettow '95, President
Summer 2007 participants, the program's "Founding Leaders" included:
- IBM Corporation, Leader: Florence D. Hudson '80, VP of Marketing & Strategy, System z
- Return Path, Leader: Jack Sinclair, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
- Sealed Air, Leader: David Kelsey '73, Sr. VP and Chief Financial Officer
- WildPackets, Leader: Mahboud Zabetian '88, Chairman
If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Landers at slanders@princeton.edu.