AUSTIN,
Minn., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company,
announced today it was recognized by Vault as having one of the
nation's top 100 internship programs. The company's award-winning
internship program, ranked 59th, was recognized in the categories
of Best Internships for Engineering; Sales, Marketing and
Communications; and Retail and Consumer Products.
"We are thrilled to be ranked as having one of the 100 best
internships in the country," said Amy
Sheehan, director of talent acquisition at Hormel Foods.
"This year, 87 college students were enrolled in our program, and
it's a priority at Hormel Foods to provide an inclusive and
rewarding experience for any such student that walks through our
doors. Our goal is to provide excellent opportunities for those
looking to kickstart their careers and experience firsthand what
it's like to work for an industry-leading Fortune 500 company."
Vault surveyed more than 13,300 interns in summer 2023, asking
them to rate their experiences in specific areas:
- Career development (including four separate ratings for
training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life
experience, networking opportunities).
- Employment prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job
with this organization).
- Quality of life (company culture, hours, work-life balance,
flexibility).
- Compensation.
- Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with
respect to women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals
and other underrepresented groups).
- Interview press (application process, requirements, number of
interviews).
Hormel Foods has a long-standing track record of hiring interns
to full-time positions following their graduations.
"We typically convert 75% of our interns into full-time team
members," said Makinna Lee, manager of talent acquisition at Hormel
Foods. "We have worked incredibly hard to build our program and
provide our interns with a best-in-class experience."
To view the Vault Top 100 Internships list, click HERE. For the
full rankings list visit Vault Internship Rankings
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL),
based in Austin, Minn., is a
global branded food company with over $12
billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries
worldwide. Its brands include Planters®,
Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural
Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®,
Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than
30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500
Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the
"Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of
Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100
Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has
received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate
responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by
its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted
and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information,
visit hormelfoods.com.
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