Launch Your Future
Build real experience. Make meaningful connections. Discover a workplace where you can explore your interests, grow your skills, and shape your future while contributing to work that helps the working world thrive.
Whether you're looking for a full time summer experience or a part time opportunity during the academic year, Unum Group offers student programs designed to help you learn, explore, and take your next step with confidence.
Our Student Programs
Summer Internships
A 10 week, full time summer experience where you’ll work on high impact projects, gain hands-on experience, and build your professional network. Interns join teams across the enterprise and take on meaningful assignments that expand their skills and spark long-term career interest.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive pay
- Sign on bonus
- Real-world project work
- Exposure to real business challenges and cross-functional collaboration
- Opportunities to explore interests and refine your career path
- Networking and relationship-building across the organization
- A culture that values authenticity and belonging
YEAR-ROUND SCHOLARS PROGRAM
A part-time, flexible program (15–28 hours per week) that extends throughout the academic year. Scholars gain deeper, continuous experience within their team while balancing coursework.
What You’ll Get
- Ongoing learning and development during the school year
- Experience in a variety of business functions
- Long-term relationships with leaders and mentors
- A strong pathway to post‑graduation employment, with many scholars successfully converting to full‑time roles
- A culture that values authenticity and belonging
Hear from Our Past Interns
"College students seeking a robust summer experience should consider our various internship opportunities. Our Interns directly impact our business by working on meaningful work while developing professionally."
Caitlin Chellis
Director, Talent Development Programs
"Unum's internship program provides hands-on experience that makes a lasting impact. I appreciated the access to mentors and leadership, and the support and collaboration both within my team placement, as well as within the intern community."
Swathi Ramaprasad
Data Scientist II
"Unum's internship program is designed to prepare its participants for life after college. I gained valuable work experience, and appreciated the networking and mentorship opportunities that helped jumpstart my career."
Evan Gruss
Director, Actuary
"This internship was the starting point that fostered my love for corporate communications and ultimately launched my career. I managed large-scale email programs, wrote for publications, helped with community events, and learned so much."
Vanessa McNeil Trent
Director, Strategy & Planning
"This program helped kickstart my career. It allowed me to get hands-on experience through a variety of avenues in business. The number of networking opportunities and growth is endless!"
Baylee Brown
Financial Analyst
"The Scholars Program gave me the flexibility to pursue my degree while gaining valuable real-world experience. Upon graduation, I was given the opportunity to continue my career with Unum. I would highly recommend this program to anyone."
Noah Barney
Product Owner
"This opportunity not only gave me the ability to work in a professional setting, but also the chance to expand my network and strengthen the most essential skills required for my professional growth.
Chandra Adhikari
Senior IT Auditor
"Anyone looking to gain valuable leadership skills and insight into the insurance industry should consider this program. As a Scholar, I was able to explore different areas of the business that led to a full-time role that I love."
Lauren Busman
Enrollment Communications Specialist
how we support the working world
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