Leadership Development and Rotational Programs
As you finish your degree program, you may be looking for ways to build leadership potential while you gain experience in your field. Leadership development and rotational programs provide you with ongoing mentorship, comprehensive experiences and directed training across a range of areas within a company. Companies use these programs to hire graduates and train them through structured programs often rotating through different functional areas of the company. Each program may have unique components, length of time, pre-selected rotating work assignments, optional rotating work assignments or specific, in-depth experience in one area. The goal is to recruit and develop leaders for their organization!
The application process starts early and many of these programs have special recruitment timelines. Typically applications are due early in the fall semester.
The following are companies who offer Leadership Development and Rotational Programs. The list is not complete but does provide a wide range of opportunities available to you.
Aerospace/Defense
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| BAE Systems Operations Rotational Program | Electrical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Engineering related field | Program participants will have the opportunity to interact with operations leaders and participate in various key operations initiatives. | 3 years | Various Locations | Link |
| Boeing Engineering Career Rotational Program | Engineering Field | Participants will gain experience in the following areas ranging from software/hardware support, product support, infrastructure support and more! | 2 years | Various Locations | Link |
| L3Harris Technologies Engineering Leadership Development Program | Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering | Participants will be paired with a mentor and exposed to different program types, business units, and elements of the design life cycle. | 3 year | Remote | Link |
| Lockheed Martin Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) | Engineering Field | This program is an exciting avenue for enthusiastic, strategic thinking students and early-career individuals to gain the experience and exposure they'll need to prepare for future technical leadership roles. | 3 years | Various Locations |
Automotive
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| Chrysler Institute of Engineering Program | Multiple Positions covering different concentrations | This program will incorporate rotational opportunities and interactions with global leaders. technology. | 2 year | Auburn Hills, Michigan | Link |
| Ford College Graduate Program | Engineering Degree | Placed in a PD home organization and assigned a mentor. Final placement in home organization. | 24 months |
Dearborn, Michigan |
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| General Motors Engineering Development Program | Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | GM offers early career development opportunities for new hires designed to build foundational skills and offer g | 2 years | Various Locations | Link |
| Tesla Leadership Development Program | Engineering Field | Participants will experience one-on-one mentorship, working on projects within different areas, and more! | Not Specified | Various Locations | Link |
Consumer Packaged Goods
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| Newell Brands Advanced Engineering Development Program | Mechanical Engineeering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Manufacturing Engineering/Mathematics | This program provides an opportunity to have three different roles amongst various engineering and field operations categories. | 8 months | Various Locations | Link |
| The Clorox Company | Supply Chain Management/Engineering | This program provides the opportunity to rotate through three divers roles within key areas of the Product Supply Organization and offers far more than your typical entry-level job. | 12 months | Atlanta, GA | Link |
Engineering/Technology
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Location | Website |
| Caterpillar Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) – Product Development Track | Engineering/Engineering Technology/ Computer Science | The Engineering Rotational Development Program enhances the experience of engineering graduates transitioning from student to full-time engineer. You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. | 12-18 months | Illinois | Link |
Financial Services
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
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Capital One Technology Development Program |
Computer Science/Engineering field |
Thinking about a career in software engineering? This program will offer new graduates an opportunity to learn technical skills and gain experience. | 2 years | Various Locations | Link |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
Computer Science/Engineering field |
You'll build innovative solutions that make a difference for our customers, clients, and employees. You’ll create and improve the design, analytics, coding and testing for high-quality software and new products. | Various Locations | Link |
Government/International Affairs
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | Computer Science/Engineering | This program will prepare you for a career at the Bank. You will work on assignments taht range from quantitative analytics and logistics to create projects. You will use leadership, project management skills, and problem solving to support the Bank's priorities. | 2 year | Richmond, VA | Link |
Healthcare
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| Abbvie Global Operations Development Program | Manufacturing & Engineering/Supply Chain | This three-year program consists of three 12 month rotations in internal manufacturing & engineering and science & technology | 3 years | Unknown | Link |
| Johnson & Johnson Technology Leadership Development Program | Software Engineering/Data Science/Data Analytics/Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Supply Chain | The program is designed for participants passionate about a career in technology. You will have mentorship opportunities and gain hands on experience in various areas. | 24 months | Various Locations | Link |
Insurance
| Company | Major Concentrations | Program Focus | Duration | Locations | Website |
| GEICO Emerging Leaders Program | Computer Science | Emerging Leaders gain a holistic view of GEICO's overall business or IT operations through in-depth job rotations. | 3 years | Chevy Chase, MD | Link |
