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"Everyone in my management chain is incredibly supportive and interested in my personal growth, even as an intern." —Stacey H.

"My MITRE internship gave me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the health policy analyst world." —Heather H.
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"My internship helped me put my studies in machine learning into practice by implementing the concepts k-means and k-prototyping." —Kareem A.
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You Can Make a Difference at MITRE.

Do you have a strong technical background and a desire to solve problems for a safer world through a career with real meaning? MITRE might have the right opportunity for you. Whether you're just starting your studies or about to graduate, we offer opportunities to test your skills and education. We let you apply your creativity, technical know-how, and dedication outside of the classroom, in the real world.

Want to improve the air traffic control system? Engineer advanced communications for the military? Improve the affordability and accessibility of healthcare? Develop countermeasures against cyber threats? These are just a few of the questions you'll have a chance to explore at MITRE. You can learn more from how MITRE internships help students advance their careers. 

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But don't just take our word for it. Hear directly from staff who first joined MITRE as interns, co-ops or recent grads. They all started out like you: eager to learn and expand their career horizons. You'll find their stories in our Student Voices collection.

Take the Next Step

If you're interested in honing your technical skills through a summer internship, we invite you to learn about our Summer 2020 Student Development program. For students looking for an entry-level job, co-op position, or, health, enterprise strategy, and business-related internships, please visit our Job Openings.

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