For Students

A summer that moves you forward.

A paid internship is only part of the Xtern experience. Spend your summer living alongside other students, exploring Indianapolis, and building lifelong friendships and connections.

What is Xtern?

Xtern is a paid summer internship program that connects college students with tech employers in Indiana.

Through Xtern, students spend their summer living, working and playing in Indianapolis alongside a community of peers. They gain real experience, build lifelong relationships and see what a future in Indiana could look like.

Paid Internship

Get paid to build experience with an Indiana employer and take a meaningful step forward in your career. Xterns earn an average of $22-26 per hour and some earn more.

“The Xtern program is great and helpful for students starting out in their career, giving them a taste of the real world work force.”

Housing Included

Live downtown with other Xterns, with housing paid for through the program. That means you can focus on your internship and apply your earnings to tuition or supplies.

“Free housing has been extremely valuable and a huge help for me. I wouldn’t have been able to take my internship offer without it.”

A Built-In Community

Meet peers, build your network and grow through professional development, events and shared experiences throughout the summer.

“Xtern provided me with a community of friends and a network of peers to engage with throughout the summer.”

Available Xtern Roles

Explore current XTERN internship opportunities below. We’ll continue adding new roles throughout the fall and winter, so check back regularly as more employers begin hiring.

Want to be the first to know when new opportunities open? Join our student mailing list.

IT Intern

Elements Financial

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IT Intern

Elements Financial

Support real Technology Solutions projects, with placement based on your skills and interests. Teams span AI, Product & Engineering, Software, and Infrastructure & Operations. Includes full Xtern programming and free downtown housing.

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Join Our Student Interest List

Sign up and be the first to know about available Xtern opportunities, participation in work-based learning programs like Xtern Challenge, info about upcoming events, and more.

Is Xtern for Me?

Xtern is built for college students who want to work in tech and are looking for more than just a summer internship. If these sound like you, Xtern could be a good fit.

1

You’re currently pursuing a degree and looking for meaningful professional experience before graduation.

2

You’re interested in building a career in technology, and are ready to apply what you’ve learned.

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You want to make lifelong connections with other students and experience the summer alongside a cohort of peers.

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You want to experience what it’s like to live and work in Indianapolis and see where a career here could take you.

If you’re ready to take the next step towards a successful career in the tech world, join our mailing list and we’ll send you open Xtern roles, as well as other opportunities to support you along the way.

Inside an Xtern Programming Weekend

Xtern programming weekends are designed to help you grow professionally, build relationships with your cohort and experience more of Indianapolis. Each weekend combines career development with time to connect, explore and make the most of your summer in the city.

FRIDAYS

Professional Development

Build skills that will help you succeed during your internship and beyond, with programming focused on career readiness, workplace skills and professional growth.

SATURDAYS

Discover Indianapolis

Get to know the city alongside your Xtern cohort through activities, experiences and opportunities to connect with the community.

2027 Important Dates

Move In

Saturday, May 22

Weekend #1

Friday, June 4

Saturday, June 5

Weekend #2

Friday, June 25

Saturday, June 26

Weekend #3

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

Move Out

Saturday, July 31

Community Impact

Volunteering gives Xterns a way to contribute to the community beyond their internships. Taylor Dooley, TechPoint’s director of talent programs, explains why service helps students build stronger connections to Indianapolis and better understand the people and places around them.

Xtern provided me with a community of friends and a network of peers to engage with throughout the summer. The free housing allowed me to use the money I earned for tuition and supplies. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.

Ellie Williams, Xtern Class of 2025

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.

Patrick Thompson, Xtern Class of 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each of Xtern's three programming weekends runs Friday through Saturday. Fridays focus on professional development, with sessions on topics like communication, workplace presence and career development. Employers give Xterns paid time away from work to participate.

Saturdays focus on community. Xterns volunteer, explore Indianapolis and spend time together as a cohort.
The 2027 programming weekends are:
  • Weekend 1: Friday, June 4 to Saturday, June 5
  • Weekend 2: Friday, June 25 to Saturday, June 26
  • Weekend 3: Friday, July 23 to Saturday, July 24
Xtern housing runs from Saturday, May 22 through Saturday, July 31.
Join the Xtern mailing list to be among the first to hear when Xtern internship opportunities become available. Depending on the employer, you'll either apply through TechPoint or apply directly on the employer's website.
No. Participating employers make their own hiring decisions, so applying for an Xtern role does not guarantee an internship offer.
Yes. All Xtern internships are paid. Employers set their own hourly wage, typically between $15 and $25+ per hour.
You must be currently enrolled at a college or university, and your major should align with the tech role you're seeking. This includes technical paths like software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, UX/UI design and product management, as well as business roles that support tech companies.
There is no cost to participate in Xtern. Housing provided through Xtern is also free.
Xtern is a 10-week paid summer internship experience that includes professional development, community programming and housing.

Xtern Challenge is a shorter experience where students work alongside industry mentors to solve a real-world business problem for an Indiana company.

Xtern Challenge

Want to elevate your resume? Xtern Challenge gives college students early-career tech experience in a team-based, competitive format. 

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