Why Partner With Us

Partner with Rutgers University Externship Exchange Program to tap a pipeline of STEM talent trained at the intersection of advanced science and real-world business. Our students pair rigorous, STEM-based academics with professionally guided business instruction—so they arrive ready to contribute, communicate across functions, and lead.

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ACCELERATE INNOVATION

Collaborate on projects that translate research into practical, commercial solutions.

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Add business-ready skills

Work with students who understand market dynamics, product strategy, and data-driven decision-making.

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Extend your team

Tackle back-burner projects with motivated, faculty-supported contributors.

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SUPPORT GROWTH

Help shape the next generation of integrators and leaders who fuel innovation and economic impact.

Our Partnership Network

Industry Partners

Our partners span Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, start-ups, small businesses, and internal Rutgers units, providing semester-long virtual projects in STEM and business disciplines for hands-on student experience. 

Educational Partners

We proudly collaborate with leading educational institutions, including Rutgers University, Westminster College, and NJBDA-affiliated universities, to provide students with enriching academic and professional opportunities.

Partner Testimonial

“The Rutgers Externship Program has helped me to accomplish a project in a short time. The students brought different points of views that inspired me to think of new ideas and be more creative. Students did an exceptional job providing me with value-added analysis and support.”

Elsa Yuriko Tsuji, Director of Global Quality Systems, Colgate Palmolive