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Students

This is more than just a foot in the door. Our internships and rotational programs are a deep dive into the exciting world of Walgreens. You get to build on your education and see what it feels like to impact the health and happiness of millions of customers. And it begins on day one with engaging projects, mentoring and the kinds of opportunities that allow you to make an impact. WayUp has selected Walgreens for their 2023 Top 100 Internship Programs List. Click on the logo to learn more about it.

Support Center Internships and Rotational Programs

The things you’ll do here will make a big difference in people’s lives – including yours. Our corporate internships and rotational programs will help you hone your skills at one of the best-known names in healthcare and retail.

Finance & Accounting Internship and Rotational/Development Program (FDP/ADP)

You’ll gain first-hand financial and accounting experience and be part of a team that supports a Fortune top performing organization. Our internships and high-visibility, entry-level rotational programs include extensive training and mentoring.

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Deerfield, IL

Rotational Program:

24 months
4 rotations
Deerfield, IL

Promotion to Sr. Analyst or Sr. Accountant at program's finish.

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Marketing and Merchandising Internship Program (MMIP) and Development Program Analyst (MMDPA)

Become a high-performing future merchandising and marketing leader as you take on merchandising, category management, customer insights, merchandise planning, visual merchandising and more.

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Deerfield, IL

Rotational Program:

24 months
4 rotations
Deerfield, IL

Pursue open opportunities such as senior analysts or assistant category managers at program's finish.

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“I didn’t feel like an intern. I was given the ability to work with amazing employees, handle high-level responsibilities and receive endless opportunities; and that is why I felt truly welcomed into the Walgreens family.”

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Supply Chain Internship and Supply Chain Analyst Rotational Program (SCARP)

You’ll get to be a part of our innovative supply chain model – one of the most sophisticated processes in the nation – that helps us increase sales while keeping inventories low.

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Deerfield, IL

Rotational Program:

24 months
3 rotations
Deerfield, IL

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Procurement Internship and Rotational/Development Program

As an intern or a rotational program analyst, you’ll develop basic procurement skills through progressively challenging assignments while gaining valuable experience and knowledge to kick-start your career!

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Deerfield, IL

Rotational Program:

24 months
4 rotations
Deerfield, IL

Placement into permanent role at program’s finish.

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Distribution Internships

Our state-of-the-art distribution system moves more than merchandise. We can take your potential in new directions. Get hands-on and build your knowledge as you keep our flow of goods on track and on pace to their final destination.

Operations

This is a full immersion in distribution logistics. You'll learn one of the most sophisticated supply chain processes in the nation, working across departments and side-by-side with experienced managers.

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Multiple Locations

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Human Resources

Discover the world of HR functions from inside one of Walgreens incredible distribution centers. We’ll expose you to everything from recruitment, benefits and training to safety, learning and development, employee relations and more.

Internship:

10 weeks
Summer
Multiple Locations

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Retail Management Internships

You'll work with experienced store managers on everything from operations and management responsibilities to merchandising and advertising – setting you on a path to store leadership in one of the most exciting and fast-paced retail environments in the nation.

10 weeks
Summer (May-August)
Multiple Locations

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“After the program, I was offered a management trainee position. And three years later, I was promoted again.”

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Our summer interns, both at the support center and in the field, participate in a day of service as part of their internship experience.

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Pharmacy Internships

When you join us, you’ll be smack-dab in the middle of innovation and a bold, progressive vision. Pharmacy has always been a huge part of who we are, and we’ve never stopped moving forward with new opportunities, technology and support.

Community Pharmacy Internship

Our pharmacists are out from behind their counters consulting with patients and building long-term trust and relationships. This program delivers a tailored experience based on your current school year – ranging from topics like prescription medications to herbal products, and disease state information to pharmacy laws and ethics.

Internship:

12 weeks
Summer
Multiple Locations

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Corporate Pharmacy Intern Program

Build on your pharmacy education with a unique corporate perspective and learn what it takes to be an innovator in the industry. To be eligible, pharmacy students must be entering their last two professional years of school.

Internship:

12 weeks
Summer
Deerfield, IL

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Pharmacy Technician Externship Program

We know this critical position is challenging. That’s why we offer early training through our pharmacy technician training program. This program, which exists through partnerships with educational institutions, gives you first-hand experience of the pharmacy technician role.

Currently enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program?

Connect with your school's program director for more information about our externship.

Administrator of a pharmacy technician training program?

We’re always looking to expand our reach. If you want to provide externship experiences for students, please contact us at externships@walgreens.com and we’ll get you connected with your local Walgreens representative.

Pharmacy Technician Job Shadow for High School Students

It’s never too early to make a difference. As a high school student, you can observe the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy, see some of the most advanced retail pharmacy technology in the nation, and learn about our nationally accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Connect with your local Walgreens to learn more.

Resident Pharmacist

The Walgreens Community-Based Residency Program takes the focus on patient care to the next level by providing postgraduate pharmacists the opportunity to enhance your professional skills in advanced clinical pharmacy-based settings.

Learn more about our Community Pharmacy Resident Program in these locations:

Pharmacy Educational Assistance Program (PEAP)

The Walgreens Pharmacy Educational Assistance Program (PEAP) provides annual scholarship awards to Walgreens pharmacy interns enrolled in a professional pharmacy program. If the scholarship is granted each year of pharmacy school enrollment, this could amount to $25,000 total.

Students

Support Center Internships and Rotational Programs

Finance & Accounting Internship and Rotational/Development Program (FDP/ADP)

Marketing and Merchandising Internship Program (MMIP) and Development Program Analyst (MMDPA)

Supply Chain Internship and Supply Chain Analyst Rotational Program (SCARP)

Procurement Internship and Rotational/Development Program

Distribution Internships

Operations

Human Resources

Retail Management Internships

Pharmacy Internships

Community Pharmacy Internship

Corporate Pharmacy Intern Program

Pharmacy Technician Externship Program

Currently enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program?

Administrator of a pharmacy technician training program?

Pharmacy Technician Job Shadow for High School Students

Resident Pharmacist

Pharmacy Educational Assistance Program (PEAP)

Career Development

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