Learn about Voya Financial & Paid Summer Internships!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to learn financial literacy? Even better—imagine gaining that knowledge while working for an organization dedicated to promoting financial literacy for everyone!

Through Voya Financial workshops and paid internships, you can do both. Here’s what you need to know:

Voya Financial Wellness Workshops

  1. Who: Voya Financial, or Voya, “is a leading health, wealth and investment company offering products, solutions and technologies” to support our diverse communities
  2. What: Empire State University is proud welcome Voya in hosting 2 different virtual workshops for you to learn more.
    • When: February 26th –> Session 1: Culture, Careers, & More with Voya (30 minutes)
    • When: March 20th –> Session 2: Financial Literacy Workshop (1 hour)
  3. How: Be sure to check our Career Hub, regularly, for information!

Voya Paid Internships for Summer 2025
~ please see below for Eligibility Requirements ~

Additionally, Empire State University students have an excellent opportunity to apply for paid summer internships with Voya!

  1. Where: these are remote opportunities
    • Location: Ideally, candidates will live near one of the Voya offices (New York, NY; Windsor, CT; Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA)
    • Exceptions: however students from all locales and regions are welcome to apply
  2. What: these opportunities enhance your education with professional experience and pay $23/hour. You have an opportunity to engage in:
    • corporate experiences, networking opportunities,
    • interactions with Senior leadership, and involvement with Voya site events and activities.
  3. Opportunities range from:
    • Computer Technologies (such as IT, Information Systems, and more)Business (such as Finance, Accounting, Financial Analyst, Business Education)
    • Human Resources (such as Social Impact & Inclusion, Organizational Development)
  4. When: these internships last from 06/02 to 08/08 (with flexibility based on manager needs), so please begin your search NOW
    • For tech-related roles, you are welcome to apply using this link: Technologies Internship Program
    • For all other opportunities (such as (Finance, Accounting, Investment Management, Operations, Sales): please visit their Careers Page
  5. Best Practices: to strengthen your application, please make sure you meet eligibility requirements and complete the following steps
    • Before you apply: please contact Career Services for support in updating your resume and interview prep
    • Once you apply: please email Internship Coordinator Barbara Leicht to let her know!

Applications are quite competitive, therefore, Career Services has been offered an opportunity to directly connect with Voya once you have applied! While this does not guarantee an internship, it does ensure your completed application has visibility.  

Who is Eligible for Voya Summer 2025 Internships?

  1. Students: Undergraduate students
  2. GPA: with a Minimum GPA of 3.2
  3. Degree-Fit for Technology Roles: Students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field
  4. Graduation Timeframe: students who are graduating in 2026 or 2027
  5. Fully Matriculated: eligible students need to be degree-earning from Empire State University

Regardless of the above eligibility: please know that all students are welcome to attend the February and March virtual workshops!

Additionally, if you are not eligible for the paid summer internships, but are still interested in a career with Voya, please reach-out to Career Services. We are happy to support you in exploring opportunities!

By Barbara Leicht
Barbara Leicht