Why Your Company Should Celebrate National Intern Day and Invest in Young Talent Year-Round
National Intern Day (July 31) is not only a moment to recognize your interns, but also a strategic opportunity to showcase your company culture, connect with future talent, and strengthen your employer brand.
At Greater Rochester Chamber, we encourage local businesses to take a moment to spotlight their interns on social media and across internal channels. Whether it's a team photo, a quick Q&A, or a LinkedIn shoutout, a public "thank you" signals to prospective interns that your organization values learning and growth.
Why It Matters
Interns bring fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and the curiosity that drives innovation. In a tight labor market, investing in early talent is a smart move for long-term workforce development.
The Greater Rochester region is home to more than a dozen colleges and universities, including the University of Rochester, RIT, SUNY Brockport, Nazareth University, and St. John Fisher University. These institutions graduate thousands of talented students each year in fields ranging from engineering to marketing to healthcare. The potential pipeline is here and we need to tap into it.
How Your Company Can Celebrate
- Post about your interns: Share their contributions and stories on LinkedIn, Instagram, or newsletter.
- Host a learning session or team lunch: Use the day to connect interns with leadership or expose them to different areas of your business.
- Encourage interns to share their experience: Their posts can offer authentic peer-to-peer insights that help attract future candidates.
Need Support? We’ve Got You.
At Greater Rochester Chamber, we offer resources to help local employers connect with young talent and build stronger teams:
- CampusROC helps bridge the gap between college students and local employers. Join us for TalentFEST on Friday, September 13, a bigger and better career fair event open to all job seekers, including college students, recent grads, career changers, and seasoned professionals.
- Beyond TalentEdge, our full-service recruitment and staffing agency, helps employers find skilled talent across industries from entry-level to executive roles.
- Our HR Services team offers guidance, benchmarking, and support to help you build sustainable hiring practices and strengthen your workforce.
Interns may only be with you for a summer or a semester, but the right experience can lead to long-term growth for both of you.
Want to learn more about National Intern Day for companies in Greater Rochester? Hear from our president and CEO, Bob Duffy.