YRC Worldwide Technologies

Internships & Careers

YRC Worldwide Technologies Intern Program—Connecting with Students for Experiential Learning

Through CONNECT we provide exposure to the latest in technology with practical applications and experience beyond the classroom. As an intern, you will:

  • Participate in an in-depth orientation, including facility tours and demonstrations
  • Get exposure to the latest in technology
  • Experience a variety of challenging and rewarding assignments and projects
  • Have opportunities for fun and networking through social activities
  • Work with other interns and a diverse group of business professionals
  • Learn the business and understand how technology fits into the big picture—experience the connection between work and corporate strategy
  • Receive formal and informal feedback from those who want to help you grow and succeed
  • Earn a competitive wage—we'll even help you find the right kind of housing to meet your internship needs!

Through CONNECT you will team with other interns to work on a variety of assignments and projects. Projects are determined by our current business needs and are closely tied to the two groups that make up YRC Worldwide Technologies—Information Solutions and Technology Services.

Information Solutions

  • Delivers state-of-the-art technology solutions
  • Develops initiative-driven applications
  • Provides data analysis and database administration
  • Maintains and enhances existing applications
  • Leverages the Internet and Intranet

Technology Services

  • Ensures reliability, availability, and responsiveness of systems, networks, computing environments and applications
  • Responsible for enterprise application architecture
  • Provides help desk and workstation support
  • Responsible for all communications planning, design, installation and administration: voice, data and wireless

What does it take to CONNECT?

We're interested in students who:

  • Demonstrate the competencies that match our company's values and are important for professional success: teamwork, communication and customer focus
  • Have technical knowledge: courses in Java, C++, COBOL, HTML, network or workstation experience are preferred
  • Are academically strong: 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Show initiative, professional maturity and leadership

Careers

With the right combination of skills, today's IT professionals can pursue career paths in areas such as:

  • Application Development
  • Information Solution Services
  • Software & Technical Support
  • Information Security
  • Internet/Intranet Development
  • Network Systems
  • Customer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Data Administration