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.
ACCELERATE INNOVATION
Collaborate on projects that translate research into practical, commercial solutions.
Add business-ready skills
Work with students who understand market dynamics, product strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
Extend your team
Tackle back-burner projects with motivated, faculty-supported contributors.
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