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At CapTech, interns work in teams for 11 weeks and experience the full lifecycle of a typical IT consulting project. You’ll work on a simulated project that reflects what you might find as a CapTech consultant, including all aspects of the analysis, design, development, and deployment. The program is designed to help interns fully experience the many roles consultants play in everyday projects, how to engage with clients, and work together in different practice areas.
In addition to the project work, each intern is paired with a CapTech coach who serves as their evaluator throughout the summer. The evaluator will work with the intern to document their goals at the beginning of the internship and track them through to the final evaluation at the end. Interns will also attend a weekly "lunch and learn" with a CapTech senior partner, getting the opportunity to learn and hear the experiences of the firm’s most senior consultants. It includes bi-weekly social events like concerts, sports events, and go-kart racing. There are also more than 25 subject matter experts (SMEs) that interns connect with to answer specific questions related to the project and/or practice area they are part of. At the end of the program, the intern teams get the opportunity to present their project to the company.
Ideal candidates are students who have just completed their junior year and have a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Information Technology, or a related field.
CapTech looks for a strong consulting fit, including energetic, goal-oriented individuals with excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communications skills. They are looking for students who want to experience the full lifecycle of a consulting engagement and are willing to be flexible and adaptable in taking on multiple roles, being self-sufficient, and wanting to tackle challenging problems.
Why Intern Here
Overview
Internships are not created equal. The best internships give students a safe environment to learn how they can contribute and succeed in their first professional job. Elevate, CapTech’s award-winning summer internship program, provides meaningful immersion into the full lifecycle of an IT consulting project. Our unique 12-week program simulates a client engagement where an intern can achieve a full understanding of the consulting experience while solving business problems with innovative technology solutions. Interns work in self-led teams and are paired with more senior consultants for coaching and technical support. Additionally, interns enjoy weekly lunch-and-learns with CapTech’s senior leadership team. In the end, the Elevate program helps students experience real professional growth and provides the opportunity to build innovative solutions that generate value and impact. In 2019, Vault.com ranked Elevate #4 in its list of “50 Best Consulting Internships in the Country.”
Wynne Reece
CapTech
7100 Forest Ave
Richmond, VA 23236
Number of Interns: 10 to 20
Compensation/Benefits: Paid
Duration: 6 to 12 weeks
Academic Level: College Juniors
Richmond, VA