Hormel Foods was recognized by the intern resource center, Vault, for its internship program, tapping the meat producer for having one of the top 150 internship programs in the country. Hormel's award-winning summer internship program was recognized in the categories of Best Internships for Engineering, as well as Sales, Marketing, and Communications.
"We are honored to be recognized among the top 150 best internship programs in the nation," said Amy Sheehan, Director of Talent Acquisition. "This year, we had the privilege of welcoming nearly 100 college students into our program. At Hormel Foods, our focus is on providing an inclusive and meaningful experience for every intern. Our aim is to create valuable opportunities for those ready to launch their careers and experience what it's like to work for an industry-leading Fortune 500 food company."
According to a press release, Vault surveyed more than 20,000 interns and asked them to rate their experiences in specific areas.
These include, but are not limited to:
As the release went on to note, Hormel Foods has a long-standing track record of hiring interns to full-time positions following their graduation.
"We typically convert 70 percent of our interns into full-time team members," remarked Makinna Lee, Manager of Talent Acquisition. "We have worked incredibly hard to build our program and provide our interns with a best-in-class experience."
Congratulations to Hormel on this achievement!
