DRC Internship Program
Through DRC’s Annual Internship Program, interns directly contribute to DRC’s product functionality. The fresh perspective, creativity, innovation and technical skills will directly benefit the challenging problems DRC solves for clients and the industry. Students gain real world development experience and build lasting relationships networking with industry professionals. In addition, our internship program is paid and lasts eight to ten weeks from June to early August.
Applications will be accepted from September 22 to December 31, 2023 with interviews to follow in mid-January 2024.
Apply for our Summer Internship Program!Why Intern at DRC?
8-10 Week Program
The internship program provides the opportunity to experience a full-time hybrid work culture.
Paid Internship
DRC offers a competitive pay for the internship student cohort.
Project-Based
Students will be provided guidelines and guidance for 1-2 projects to work on throughout the program.
Professional Development
Opportunity to develop business, software engineering, marketing, presentation, and leadership skills.
Mentorship and Executive Exposure
Students get the chance to work alongside project mentors and have cohort sessions with the DRC executive leadership team.
Qualifications
– Authorized to work in the US and will not require sponsorship in the future
– Enrolled as student in good standing with a preference for Juniors or Seniors
– Major aligned to technology such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or Marketing
– One year work experience (work, school or student activities, volunteer, extracurricular, )
– Understanding of software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment)
– Exposure to programming languages such as C#, .NET, or JavaScript
– Ability to evaluate security practices and suggest enhancements
– Understanding of marketing concepts, as well as research and analytical skills
– Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
– Sharp verbal and written skills
– Ability to drive to deadlines while maintaining quality and completeness
– Ability to take direction and/or work with minimal supervision
See what Our Interns Had to Say
Why would you recommend the program?
Jaden, Marketing Intern: This program does not give you busy work. As an intern you are providing meaningful work to the company's success. I have learned so much from this summer and I am sure any future intern can benefit from the internship program in a multitude of ways.
What enticed you to want to be a part of the program?
Cory, Software Development Intern: One of the largest appeals for me was the ability to work for a locally based software company. Being able to remain in O'ahu for the length of the internship with the ability for both in office and remote work allowed me to easily adapt my schedule around my other educational responsibilities.
Interns to Full-Time Employees
What made you want to come back to DRC?
Lydia, former Project Manager Intern: As an intern, I was able to work on impactful projects and learn from knowledgeable mentors. I realized my potential for growth at DRC and returned for its supportive and inclusive environment.
What made you want to come back to DRC?
Kristina, former Sales and Marketing Intern: Really, it was the people. DRC's culture is very collaborative and inviting and that was a very important factor in what I was looking for in a work environment. Witnessing this incredible culture was extremely engaging during my time as an intern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I gain out of the internship?
Students will gain meaningful work as they directly contribute to DRC’s product functionality and the work will be utilized in DRC’s offerings. Additionally, valuable hands-on experience will be gained as students will be actively contributing to the functionality of DRC’s products, and their work will have a direct impact on the offerings provided by DRC.
How should I prepare for the interview?
Be ready to discuss how your skills and talents align with the position requirements. Expect questions that touch on various areas, including situational scenarios, behavioral traits, and technical competencies.
If hired, what programming languages will interns be using?
Varies depending on your project but common languages we use are C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, T-SQL, Azure libraries such as AI/ML along with MVC and Services patterns.
If hired, what projects will I be working on as a Marketing intern?
Marketing interns work on a marketing campaign that incorporates pre-planning and research, actual campaign implementation, and post-implementation analysis.
Is there an opportunity for the internship to continue past the 8-10 weeks?
Depending on the project availability and mentorship availability the internship could continue past the 8-10 weeks.
Is the internship paid?
Yes, as an intern you will be paid on an hourly basis and will be working 40 hours a week.
As an intern are we exposed to company events outside of the office?
Yes, as an intern you will be able to participate in our annual summer picnic event and CSR program where we volunteer and help the community.
Does DRC reimburse me for transportation cost?
Yes, DRC will reimburse you for a bus pass or pay for your parking in our structure for the duration of the internship.