Finding an internship can feel overwhelming.
Many students know they should be gaining experience, building their network, and strengthening their resumes—but they often don’t know where to start.
As career coaches, one of the most common questions we hear at Minetum is:
“Where can I find internships in the Tampa Bay area?”
To help, we’ve compiled a list of organizations that regularly offer internship and early-career opportunities for college students.
Why Internships Matter
Internships help students:
- Explore potential career paths
- Gain hands-on experience
- Build professional networks
- Develop workplace skills
- Increase their chances of securing full-time employment after graduation
Even if an internship doesn’t lead directly to a job offer, the experience can help students gain clarity about what they enjoy—and what they don’t.
Tampa Bay Internship Opportunities
Tampa General Hospital (TGH)
TGH offers opportunities across healthcare administration, marketing, human resources, finance, IT, and more.
Website:
https://www.tgh.org/careers
BayCare Health System
BayCare regularly offers student opportunities across healthcare, business, and technology functions.
Website:
https://baycare.org/careers
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
Students can explore opportunities in sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, and business.
Website:
https://cocacolafloridacareers.com
Publix Corporate Internships
Publix offers one of Florida’s most respected internship programs with opportunities in marketing, finance, HR, IT, and supply chain.
Website:
https://jobs.publix.com
Jabil
Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region, Jabil offers opportunities across engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, and business operations.
Website:
https://careers.jabil.com
KnowBe4
Students interested in cybersecurity, marketing, sales, or technology should keep an eye on opportunities with KnowBe4.
Website:
https://www.knowbe4.com/careers
ReliaQuest
ReliaQuest frequently offers opportunities for students interested in cybersecurity, technology, marketing, and business.
Website:
https://www.reliaquest.com/careers
Kforce
Kforce provides opportunities in recruiting, sales, marketing, and business operations.
Website:
https://www.kforce.com/careers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Students interested in sports management, marketing, communications, and event operations should explore opportunities with the Buccaneers.
Website:
https://www.buccaneers.com/careers
Tampa Bay Lightning / Vinik Sports Group
Vinik Sports Group offers opportunities in sports marketing, analytics, communications, and operations.
Website:
https://www.viniksportsgroup.com/careers
Five Tips for Landing an Internship
- Start earlier than you think.
- Tailor your resume to each opportunity.
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile.
- Network with professionals in your field of interest.
- Apply even if you don’t meet every qualification.
Feeling Overwhelmed by the Internship Search?
Many students struggle with identifying career paths, finding internships, networking, and building confidence in the job search process.
At Minetum, our College Career Coaching Program helps students gain clarity, explore career options, develop professional materials, and create a personalized strategy for landing internships and full-time opportunities.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about how we help students navigate their career journey.
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