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OUC Emerging Talent Internship Program
At OUC, we aim to inspire future leaders and professionals to achieve their goals while serving our community. We value diverse perspectives, seeking students driven by curiosity, tenacity, and a passion for innovation to help solve global challenges.
Program Impact
Paid Internships
Competitive compensation tailored to your academic level and area of focus.
Program Excellence
100% program satisfaction reported by interns in the 2024 Program Feedback Survey.
Innovate for Tomorrow
Gain exposure to utility innovation through hands-on projects shaping the future of energy.
Internship Program Highlights
Our program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience.
About the Internship Program
Meaningful Work
Gain valuable project management experience by contributing to impactful initiatives across the Commission.
Interns will collaborate with diverse teams, tackle real-world challenges, and develop skills in planning, execution, and cross-functional communication, preparing them for future leadership roles.
Effective Mentoring
Develop meaningful professional relationships while gaining insights into workplace culture and industry expectations through one-on-one guidance, training, feedback and evaluations.
Enhance your networking skills and gain valuable career advice to accelerate your growth beyond the internship.
Professional Development
Build and enhance essential soft skills for career success, including communication, teamwork, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving and accountability.
These abilities will empower you to navigate professional environments with confidence and adaptability.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Academic status of Freshman and above
- Successfully complete a criminal background check
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Internship Calendar
The internship program aligns with the academic calendar year. Interns start the Emerging Talent Internship Program in the summer semester (typically May to August), with the opportunity to extend their internship into the following semesters throughout the academic calendar.
Program Benefits
In addition to great pay, internship discounts include:
- Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations
- Discounts to an assortment of hotels, including the Aloft Hotel in downtown Orlando
- Free downtown parking
- Discounted movie tickets
- Microsoft Office and Dell discounts and much more
Intern Success Stories
Victoria Simanca
Project Engineer, Electric & Water Distribution
“My internship experience was definitely a milestone in my career because it allowed me to put into practice what I was learning in school. It also gave me the confidence that I was on the right track.”
Maguire Mulligan
Research Engineer, Transformation & Tech Admin
“I am immensely proud of the work that I’ve done so far, and I feel like I’m even more proud of the work my team does.”
Jayssa Williams
Business Support Specialist, Operations Administration
“My internship was foundational. It was an experience that allowed me to set up the building blocks to my professional career today.”
Whitney Morrissey
Assoc. Financial Analyst, Financial & Support Services
“I learned more than I could have ever imagined during my internship. My most significant accomplishment was receiving a full-time offer once I graduated from UCF. It’s just a great experience – I really love working here.”
OUC Intern Spotlight: Pranav Sattiraju
Learn how OUC interns are having a positive impact on our community.
OUC Interns’ Career Journeys Spotlight
Past interns have gone on to be OUC vice presidents, directors, even the CEO.
Clint Bullock, General Manager & CEO
Career Journey Timeline
June 1989
August 1989
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September 2009
January 2018
Luz Aviles, Vice President of Marketing & New Products
Career Journey Timeline
May 1994
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January 2008
September 2009
June 2013
July 2017
April 2025
Wade Gillingham, Vice President of Electric & Water Production
Career Journey Timeline
September 1990
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November 2005
March 2008
August 2010
April 2018
Karlene Santiago, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
Career Journey Timeline
July 2006
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December 2009
February 2015
Learn More About Internships in Our Blog
Discover the exciting real-world projects that our interns are involved in.
Explore Exciting OUC Internship Opportunities
Internships are available in a variety of departments around the company.