Xtern is the front door to Indiana’s tech community. Each summer, the paid, full-time internship program connects students with Indiana employers and gives them a reason to stay here for good.
Xtern gives students a clear pathway to a tech career in Indiana, and employers a reason to invest in them.
The program’s impact goes beyond a paid internship. Over the course of a summer in Indianapolis, students grow alongside a close community of their peers navigating the same experiences. Three weekends of career and personal development opportunities prepare them for what comes next.
Xtern has a proven track record of keeping Indiana’s top tech talent in the state. It’s where you build the foundation of your career in tech.
Students spend the summer in a tech role at an Indiana company, building paid, early-career experience.
of employers over the past three years were “very satisfied” with their Xtern
Live together as a community in downtown Indianapolis for the summer, with rent covered by the program.
increase in students who said they’re likely to live and work in Indiana, comparing before and after the program, across the past three cohorts
Three paid Fridays across the summer bring the cohort together for workplace skills, civic engagement and time in the city.
leave with a positive view of Indiana’s tech community, up from 26% at the start of the summer
Partner with Xtern to recruit, develop and retain highly-skilled tech talent.
Xtern brings talented students into Indiana companies and surrounds their internship with experiences that connect them to the state. That combination helps employers recruit for today while building a stronger pipeline for the future.
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Employers want skilled entry-level talent, and students are looking for roles in tech where they can develop these skills. XTERN helps connect top students with employers while closing the gap between technical skill and workplace readiness: the communication, judgment and presence that turn a strong intern into an easy hire after graduation.
Get paid to build real experience at an Indiana company, with free housing and a cohort of peers alongside you throughout the summer.
87% of 2026 Xterns said they felt prepared for a full-time role by the end of the summer, up from 59% at the start.
Give a student meaningful work and a connection to Indiana that can turn a summer internship into a long-term hire.
20 of 23 Xtern employers rated professional development as very important to their participation.
Teaming up with Xtern has been a way to really enhance our approach. We can offer the Xtern experience to candidates we recruit, which gives the students an even more full summer with housing options. It also lets us connect with students in other regions of the state, extending our reach and helping us access a diverse pool of candidates.
Raman Ohri, President & CEO, SEP
TechPoint’s Xtern program really placed me in a great community while working in Indianapolis for the first time. They provided awesome professional development and social events, and provided many opportunities to grow my network as I prepare for my career.
Jordan Hindes, Xtern Class of 2024 & 2025
Want to elevate your resume? Xtern Challenge gives college students early-career tech experience in a team-based, competitive format.
Sign up to get information about available internships, opportunities to participate in programs like Xtern Challenge, info about upcoming events and more.