Upbound Group’s 2026 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.
The ten-week program will run from June 1 through August 7, 2026, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.
“I could not have asked for a better experience interning at Upbound Group. The professional development, mentorship, and hands-on experience I received solidified the foundational skills I needed to kickstart my career. I am grateful to have participated in a program that provided me with invaluable opportunities to learn and grow!”
“My summer internship as a Business Analytics intern provided me with practical experience and deep insights into data-driven decision-making, directly aligning with my career goals. The knowledge and skills I gained during this time made the transition to my full-time role at Upbound Group seamless. This internship played a crucial role in launching my career here.”
“My summer internship at Upbound Group as a Digital Technology Operations intern was an incredible learning experience. The hands-on projects, supportive team, and exposure to multiple aspects of the business solidified my decision to start my career here. Upbound's commitment to growth and innovation made it the perfect place for me to continue my journey into operations and sourcing.”
“My internship at Upbound Group was a great blend of hands-on work, valuable professional development classes, and, most importantly, incredible mentorship. The support and guidance I received from my mentors were truly inspiring and made me realize that this is where I want to start my career. The learning opportunities and the welcoming team made the decision easy and exciting.”
“A highlight of my experience as an Upbound intern would be getting to volunteer and participate in the Acima/Rent-A-Center Golf Tournament! This was an awesome experience that gave me the chance to bond with my intern class, network with high value individuals, and donate to a great cause, while golfing on a beautiful, sunny day in Utah!”
“Over the course of the summer, I’ve had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by contributing to several impactful projects. As a Product Manager intern, one of my main focuses was improving the checkout process at Acima… It was incredibly rewarding to work on a project that not only aligns with Acima’s broader design goals but also has a lasting impact on user experience. Knowing that my work will continue to benefit users beyond my internship has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this experience.”
“One of my highlights of my experience as an Upbound intern was the people I met. The people here are wells of wisdom. They all know so much and are very willing to share their knowledge. I learned so much about the company, specific technical skills, and personal and professional development. The full-time employees here made me feel welcome and included, like I belonged. My manager was very supportive. He was supportive of my technical work and the design decisions the other intern and I made. He was also very supportive of my goals and expectations of the internship.”
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