Since its inception over 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. It delivers products, services and technologies in three principal lines of business: Machinery, Engines and Financial Products.

With more than USD $67 billion in assets, Caterpillar was ranked number one in its industry and number 44 overall in the 2009 Fortune 500.

Program:

Caterpillar's Corporate Intern Program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging and meaningful on-the-job work experience, while working for the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and a wide and growing offering of related services. Internship opportunities are available in Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Purchasing.

The program offers: organized social activities, such as sporting events, riverboat cruises and intern barbeques; teambuilding events and etiquette to enhance your business savvy; facility tours that show you how iron is made and machines are produced; networking with leadership and other professionals; learning more about career opportunities available at Caterpillar.

Eligibility Requirements:
     - Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)
     - Full-time student (12 semester hours) attending a four-year university and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship
     - If transferred from a two-year university, have completed 12 semester hours at the four-year university prior to the start of the internship
     - Be legally authorized to work in the United States

Program length - 16 weeks. Corporate interns are well compensated with a competitive salary, paid holidays and three paid sick days per internship session. Compensation is based on the number of semester hours that you have completed toward your undergraduate/graduate degree or PhD. Corporate interns can also take advantage of employee discounts on Caterpillar merchandise, cell phone service, computers and more.