TIG #35: Internships Beyond Tech: Emerging Industries in 2025
This week, we’re exploring the fastest-growing industries outside of traditional tech—and showing you where the best new internship opportunities are hiding in 2025.
Welcome back to The Internship Guy! This week, we’re exploring the fastest-growing industries outside of traditional tech—and showing you where the best new internship opportunities are hiding in 2025. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, healthcare, digital marketing, or another booming sector, this guide will help you discover where to look, what skills you’ll need, and how to get your foot in the door.
In this issue, you’ll learn:
Which emerging industries are hottest for interns in 2025
The unique skills and mindsets these sectors demand
Where to find relevant internship listings and resources
Pro tips for breaking into these fields, even without prior experience
Let’s broaden your horizons and help you land an internship where the future is being built.
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Why Look Beyond Tech?
While tech giants still attract massive interest, many of the most exciting—and impactful—internships are now found in industries like green energy, healthcare innovation, e-commerce, digital marketing, and more. These fields are growing quickly, offer meaningful work, and often have less competition than the big-name tech programs.
The Hottest Emerging Industries for Interns in 2025
1. Green Energy and Sustainability
With global investment in renewables and sustainability at record highs, companies in solar, wind, battery tech, and ESG consulting are hiring interns to help with everything from research to project management.
Top employers: Tesla Energy, NextEra Energy, Ørsted, Enel, Schneider Electric.
Where to search: Green Jobs Board, Sustainable Careers, Handshake.
2. Healthcare and Biotech
The pandemic accelerated innovation in healthcare, biotech, and digital health. Interns are needed in clinical research, health data analytics, telemedicine, and medical device startups.
Top employers: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Moderna, Tempus, Butterfly Network.
Where to search: BioSpace, Health eCareers, LinkedIn.
3. E-Commerce and Retail Innovation
Online retail keeps booming, and companies are hiring interns for everything from supply chain analytics to digital merchandising and UX research.
Top employers: Amazon, Shopify, Zalando, Wayfair, Alibaba.
4. Digital Marketing and Content Creation
Brands are investing in content, influencer marketing, and digital campaigns. Interns are needed for social media, copywriting, analytics, and creative production.
Top employers: Ogilvy, Edelman, TikTok, Spotify, HubSpot.
Where to search: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Chegg Internships.
5. Fintech and Financial Innovation
Fintech startups are disrupting banking, payments, and investing. Interns work on product development, compliance, analytics, and customer experience.
Top employers: Stripe, Revolut, Robinhood, Plaid, Wise.
Where to search: eFinancialCareers, AngelList, Handshake.
6. EdTech and Online Learning
Education technology is booming, with companies seeking interns for curriculum design, product management, and marketing.
Top employers: Duolingo, Coursera, Khan Academy, Chegg, Byju’s.
Where to search: EdSurge Jobs, LinkedIn, [Company sites].
Skills and Mindsets for Emerging Industries
Adaptability:
These sectors change fast. Show you can learn new tools and adjust to shifting priorities.
Analytical Thinking:
Data is everywhere—being able to interpret it is key in fields like e-commerce, fintech, and healthtech.
Communication:
You’ll often work in cross-functional teams and need to explain complex ideas simply, especially in sustainability and digital marketing.
Passion for the Mission:
Employers in green energy, healthcare, and edtech want interns who care about making a difference.
Digital Fluency:
Even non-tech roles require comfort with digital platforms, analytics tools, and remote collaboration.
Where to Find Emerging Industry Internships
Don’t just use general job boards—target sector-specific platforms and company career pages.
Green Jobs Board – Sustainability and energy roles
BioSpace – Biotech and healthcare
eFinancialCareers – Fintech and finance
EdSurge Jobs – EdTech
AngelList – Startups across industries
WayUp – E-commerce, marketing, and more
Pro Tips for Breaking Into Emerging Industries
1. Start with a passion project
If you lack direct experience, build your own project—launch a sustainability club, volunteer at a health nonprofit, or start a blog about fintech trends.
2. Network with industry insiders
Attend virtual conferences, join LinkedIn groups, and reach out to professionals for informational interviews.
3. Highlight transferable skills
Even if you haven’t worked in the field, skills like data analysis, project management, and communication are valuable everywhere.
4. Stay up to date
Subscribe to industry newsletters, follow thought leaders, and keep learning about trends and tools in your target sector.
5. Apply early—and broadly
Emerging industries often have rolling deadlines and less formal recruiting cycles than big tech.
Bonus: Emerging Industry Resources to Bookmark
Final Thoughts
The world of internships is bigger than Silicon Valley. By exploring emerging industries, you’ll find meaningful work, develop in-demand skills, and stand out from the crowd. Start researching, get creative with your applications, and don’t be afraid to try something new—your dream internship might be in an industry you haven’t even considered yet.
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