HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 “Greatest Places to Intern in PA” awards, recognizing organizations across the Commonwealth that provide exceptional internship experiences and help prepare students for successful careers in Pennsylvania. “Building a strong workforce starts with creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain real-world experience, and Pennsylvania businesses are investing in the next generation of talent,” said PA Chamber Foundation President Luke Bernstein. “Pennsylvania is home to employers across every sector that are helping students launch successful careers, and we are grateful to recognize this year’s award recipients as partners in that effort.” Attracting and retaining the next generation of skilled workers remains a key priority for the PA Chamber and the PA Chamber Foundation’s workforce development strategy. High-quality internships give students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and explore career pathways while helping employers connect with future talent. Research from the Strada Education Foundation shows that students who complete paid internships benefit from increased earning potential, greater self-confidence, and improved early career outcomes. In fact, Strada’s data indicates that graduates with paid internship experience earn an average of $3,096 more in their first year of employment. The Keystone Initiative, the PA Chamber Foundation’s long-term strategic blueprint for Pennsylvania’s economic growth, emphasizes the importance of connecting education, workforce training, and career opportunities. Expanding access to meaningful internships is a critical component of preparing students for success while helping employers meet their workforce needs. The 2026 “Greatest Places to Intern in PA” award recipients will be formally recognized at a press conference on Thursday, July 30, at 1:00 p.m. in the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. The event will feature remarks from PA Chamber representatives, Auditor General Tim DeFoor, members of the Shapiro administration, employers, and interns highlighting the important role internships play in developing Pennsylvania’s future workforce. For more information, visit our website. 2026 Greatest Places to Intern in PA Award Recipients 84 Lumber Company Acutec Precision Aerospace AmeriHealth Caritas BNY Bravo Group Brentwood Industries Burkentine Real Estate Group Capital Blue Cross Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Conewago Holdings Connections Work Construction Specialties Devon Energy East Penn Manufacturing Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Ellwood Crankshaft Group EQT Corporation Forward Lawrence – Chamber & Economic Alliance Fulton Bank Geisinger Genentech HDR Hershey Entertainment & Resorts High Companies HNTB Corporation Horizon Farm Credit Independence Blue Cross JEVS Human Services KeyTax LLC Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. Logistics Plus, Inc. Maher Duessel Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. McKonly & Asbury Members 1st Federal Credit Union Mid Penn Bank Orrstown Bank PA American Water Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Philadelphia Gas Works PITT OHIO Pixelle Specialty Solutions PPL Corporation Procter & Gamble PSECU Range Resources Regenerative Energy Initiative (Formerly known as Sustainable Energy Fund) RETTEW Associates, Inc. RKL LLP Rock Lititz S&B USA Construction S&T Bank Sheetz, Inc. Shipley Energy TE Connectivity The GIANT Company The Pennsylvania State University, Division of Development and Alumni Relations Triad Strategies United Concordia Dental UPMC- Corporate Services Division Williams Wohlsen Construction Woodloch Legacy Resorts Woolpert York County Economic Alliance