Weichert Corporate Housing, in partnership with Weichert Workforce Mobility, is thrilled to share the findings of our 2025 Intern and Early Career Survey exploring the trends, opportunities, and challenges surrounding these programs for global employers.

This year, we’ve broadened our geographic scope, inviting 59 leading employers from across the globe to share how they’re nurturing opportunities for the next generation of talent.

Here are some of the top trends explored in the report:

  1. Internship Trends: Companies expect the number of internships to stay the same or decline next year. Interestingly, there’s a shift away from traditional internships, with co-op programs on the rise.
  2. Global Reach: Internships are offered worldwide, with the top five countries being the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, and a tie between Singapore and Brazil.
  3. Virtual Internships: In the post-pandemic “normal,” the number of companies offering virtual internships has dropped from 53% in 2022 to 37% in 2024. However, virtual internships have unlocked access to a global talent pool that was unimaginable just five years ago.
  4. Co-Op Programs: The number of co-op programs is rising, particularly in Canada, Australia, and Germany. These programs are multi-term work agreements that help young people transition from school to work.
  5. Recruitment Methods: College and university fairs remain the most common method for recruiting interns, with LinkedIn and other social media platforms also widely used. DE&I efforts are a key focus within internship programs.

For additional information please contact Marian Sauers 973-898-8634 / msauers@weichertch.com