Student Employment & Internships

About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International is a world leader in snacking, committed to leading the future of how the world snacks. The company produces beloved household favorites including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, Clif bars, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products. Since its establishment, Mondelēz has been committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers through innovation in product design, process development, quality, nutrition, and food safety. The company’s Research & Development teams work tirelessly to turn great ideas into brilliant brands, ensuring a consistent, delightful consumer experience. Please see the Mondelēz FutureLab Tenant Directory for more information. Mondelēz FutureLab – Research Park About the Role As an organization, we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone – you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavour. Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground. Our internships offer a range of assignments throughout the school semesters and the summer. During your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join, we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then, through the support of an industrial and/or academic mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we will help you achieve them. Life in FutureLab Communications: In FutureLab, your storytelling skills can be the special ingredient that brings our R&D innovations and company culture to life. Working alongside a fantastic team of innovators, you will help shape compelling narratives that connect with Mondelez International Internal audiences. You will support our different initiatives, ensuring our audiences stay informed and inspired by the journey of “Snacking Made Right.” Responsibilities Contributing to the creation of digital content to highlight the innovative projects and people within our R&D environment for a variety of audiences. Supporting the development of internal communications and narratives that highlight our shared values and team progress. Assisting with external-facing storytelling to promote the Mondelēz FutureLab brand and initiatives across various digital channels and platforms. We are looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their storytelling and multimedia skills in a real-life research and development environment. Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed. Requirements Pursuing a BA/BS in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or Public Relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Portfolio Requirement: A link to a digital portfolio or media reel showcasing storytelling or multimedia skills is required for consideration. Problem-Solving Time Management Drive for Results Interpersonal Savvy During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute projects at various scales and depending on the scope may encompass hands-on practical work (e.g., benchtop and pilot plant, potentially within FutureLab, potentially within UIUC facilities, or potentially at Mondelez facilities at other locations.). Full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduation date of May 2027 or later Starts Spring 2026 (10–15 hours/week) To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Michelle Firrell, Site Director, Mondelēz FutureLab, michelle.firrell@MDLZ.com.

About John Deere There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for the rapidly growing world is what John Deere is all about. And it’s why they’re investing in people and technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, they’ll put you to work. John Deere is a world leader in providing advanced products and services. It is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land. John Deere continues to innovate through artificial intelligence, automation, and connectivity to help farmers sustainably feed our growing world. The John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) opened at Research Park in 2008 and has continued to focus on delivering customer-centered solutions from the corn production system through Focused Research and Accelerated Incubation. From engineering to information technology, John Deere’s team is dedicated to driving technology in an environment of collaboration and innovation. About the Role Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois  – Champaign Function: Technology Title: Part-Time Student – Software Engineer – Champaign, IL – 117572 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Note: Relocation assistance is not provided. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. Your Responsibilities As a Part Time Student for Deere & Co WHQ located in Champaign, IL, you will build digital products that are consumed at our factories to keep the assembly lines running, and/or help with factory logistics and operations. These enterprise digital products are used by all the John Deere factories across the globe in managing their operations, including manufacturing our great products. The tools will use a modern tech stack that utilizes containerization technology, observability, and deployment pipelines that will deploy the solutions at the intelligent edge in our factories. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position What Skills You Need Graduation date of May of 2027 or later Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, ReactJS, or NodeJS. Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Strong organizational and planning skills. Strong communication skills with experience solving technical problems. Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year and 30-40 hours during the summer semester What Makes You Stand Out • Hands-on experience with Java SpringBoot. • Ability to write and/or consume REST APIs. • Familiarity with source code management systems, preferably GitHub. • Experience with cloud hosting platforms, with a preference for AWS. • Desirable that the person can be available up to 40 hours this summer of 2026. Education Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Academic background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including: Flexible work arrangements Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension) Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Programs Tuition assistance Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations Charitable contribution match Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use $15 – $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level. Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL Must be 18 years of age or older to apply To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/JohnDeerePartTimeStudent2026

About AXIS AXIS is a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, providing clients and distribution partners with a range of risk transfer products and services. AXIS was built to help our clients navigate the challenges of a volatile world. Our business strategy is the philosophy that we will win with our partners. AXIS Insurance provides customized property, casualty, professional lines and other specialty coverage across the globe. On the other hand, AXIS Re supplies risk transfer products to insurance companies, covering a variety of specialties, from catastrophe to property to general liability. At the AXIS Research Center, we introduce students from a variety of majors to a career trajectory they might not otherwise encounter in their course of study. ARC interns support ongoing data-handling processes and innovate new tools and workflows to enhance AXIS’s global operations. Please see the Research Park Tenant Directory for more information. AXIS – Research Park About the Role Standard day-to-day activities will involve processing data on behalf of the project teams. The intern must be comfortable working with structured and unstructured data from disparate sources, writing custom SQL scripts, and using standard ETL methods as needed. The output will directly impact the business insights and decision making of the Insurance division. This is a part time position during the semester while school is in session and full time during the summer. The intern must be available between 8am and 6pm on weekdays. The minimum availability is 12 to 15 hours a week during the semester. Ideally, the intern should be able to work 20 hours a week. During the summer, interns should be available to work full-time – 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities Integrate with project teams and work closely with senior staff Prepare data for exposure management process using Excel, SQL, and other tools Clean the source data as needed Interpret insurance policy data and assign appropriate classifications Write custom SQL code for data processing, ETL, data aggregation Build custom views/ virtual tables Manage structured and unstructured data Work with multiple data sources and disparate data types Improve on current data flows and processing efforts Take existing Excel VBA processes and standardize with SQL scripts Report on specific metrics Develop and maintain technical and process-based documentation Requirements Experience working with databases, writing SQL queries, using standard ETL processes Must be registered as a full-time student in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher Must be able to commute to Research Park office on scheduled days Preferred Experience scripting in Python or R Experience with visualization tools Big Data tools Full-stack web, including Javascript, HTML, CSS Linux Any cloud computing To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/DataProcessing_AxisCapital

ABOUT Synchrony As a consumer financial services company, Synchrony Financial is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States based on volume and receivables. Synchrony provides credit products through programs with a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. Please see the Research Park Tenant Directory for more information. Synchrony – Research Park About the role The Synchrony Emerging Technology Center at UIUC’s Research Park is looking for a motivated, pursuit-driven intern with a go-getter attitude and a passion for people for a Summer 2026 full-time internship. The successful candidate will be considered for a continuation of the Fall 2026 part-time internship. Job Responsibilities: Represent the organization during recruitment processes such as career fairs, resume screenings, and interviews Communicate with potential candidates as well as new hires during the recruitment and onboarding phases Create and update job descriptions as necessary Highlight the Emerging Technology Center on platforms such as LinkedIn and company-wide newsletters Kickstart employee relations initiatives at the Emerging Technology Center through event planning and organization (i.e. professional development series, holiday parties, lunch and learners, etc.) Analyze employee data through Excel and utilize this data to improve the employee experience at the Emerging Technology Center Assist employees with administrative tasks such as onboarding, software and equipment requests, payroll discrepancies, and more Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above Majoring in a field related to Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, I/O Psychology A highly motivated individual who can take charge of their work and has a willingness to take on new challenges Proficient knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Suite Well-organized and have the agility to manage multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment Must work in person out of our Research Park, Champaign IL office  International students must have a CPT or OPT to apply To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and transcripts to etc@syf.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About Kocree Kocree democratizes and decentralizes creativity through our proprietary AI and creativity chain, anchored in simplicity and transparency. This fusion powers a Web3 social game ecosystem: every creative process is immersive, fun, and personalized; every creative idea is owned, protected, and monetizable. Led by UIUC–Stanford–MIT founders, Kocree is home to the world’s leading artists and technologists in AI, blockchain, and HCI. We invite you to join us as an early core member, driving breakthrough creativity at the intersection of art, tech, business, and human wellbeing. Kocree’s Muosaic project (“Music Mosaic”) elevates your daily music experience to a new level: from passive listening to composing music that is truly yours. Our creativity chain and AI give you the magic muons—music tokens that are the music vocabulary for everyone to speak, the “Lego bricks” that make music creation as playful as assembling Lego games, and digital assets that are traceable, attributable, and directly monetizable. With Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation About the Role We seek passionate blockchain developers with startup DNA, strong in the following areas: Design and build the full L1 blockchain system, including consensus, token systems, and proof-based mechanisms (PoW, PoS, PoUW/I), based on novel mathematical protocols. Develop smart contracts and distributed ledger solutions that meet high standards of security, reliability, and efficiency. To apply, please use this application link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/BlockchainDeveloper_Kocree

About Kocree Kocree democratizes and decentralizes creativity through our proprietary AI and creativity chain, anchored in simplicity and transparency. This fusion powers a Web3 social game ecosystem: every creative process is immersive, fun, and personalized; every creative idea is owned, protected, and monetizable. Led by UIUC–Stanford–MIT founders, Kocree is home to the world’s leading artists and technologists in AI, blockchain, and HCI. We invite you to join us as an early core member, driving breakthrough creativity at the intersection of art, tech, business, and human wellbeing. Kocree’s Muosaic project (“Music Mosaic”) elevates your daily music experience to a new level: from passive listening to composing music that is truly yours. Our creativity chain and AI give you the magic muons—music tokens that are the music vocabulary for everyone to speak, the “Lego bricks” that make music creation as playful as assembling Lego games, and digital assets that are traceable, attributable, and directly monetizable. With Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation About the Role We seek passionate system architects with startup DNA, strong in the following areas: Define the overall system architecture, ensuring all subsystems work seamlessly together. Build and maintain full-stack features across frontend, backend, and infrastructure. Lead system deployment and operations, delivering quality, reliability, and scalability. Requirements System design for scalable, reliable, and robust architectures API design, microservices, and distributed systems Cloud platforms and deployment pipelines (AWS/GCP/Azure, CI/CD) Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Full-stack development: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js Performance optimization, monitoring, and security best practices To apply, please use this application link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/Full-StackSystemArchitect_Kocree

About Kocree Kocree democratizes and decentralizes creativity through our proprietary AI and creativity chain, anchored in simplicity and transparency. This fusion powers a Web3 social game ecosystem: every creative process is immersive, fun, and personalized; every creative idea is owned, protected, and monetizable. Led by UIUC–Stanford–MIT founders, Kocree is home to the world’s leading artists and technologists in AI, blockchain, and HCI. We invite you to join us as an early core member, driving breakthrough creativity at the intersection of art, tech, business, and human wellbeing. Kocree’s Muosaic project (“Music Mosaic”) elevates your daily music experience to a new level: from passive listening to composing music that is truly yours. Our creativity chain and AI give you the magic muons—music tokens that are the music vocabulary for everyone to speak, the “Lego bricks” that make music creation as playful as assembling Lego games, and digital assets that are traceable, attributable, and directly monetizable. With Muosaic, we bring music co-creation to everyone, and bring everyone together through music co-creation About the Role We seek passionate BD specialists with startup DNA, strong in the following areas: Identify and develop business  opportunities, plans, strategies, and partnerships. Plan, execute, and analyze GTM/marketing, user acquisition, and engagement initiatives. Craft compelling business pitches and communication materials. Create high-quality visual content: slides, posters, videos, and interactive prototypes, etc. Manage administrative and operational tasks, including product and team support. Requirements Marketing: Mailchimp, social media, event planning and organization Data analytics: survey, interviews, Google Analytics, CRM analytics, data visualization Presentation: docs, slides, flow charts, storytelling, Figma Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro To apply, please use this application link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/BusinessDevelopment_Kocree