The company’s growing internship program wins the 2024 Campus Forward Award for being a national leader in supporting early careers

The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions internship program has earned the 2024 Campus Forward Award presented by RippleMatch. This award recognizes excellence in early career hiring and celebrates programs that embrace innovative recruitment strategies, make significant investments in D&I, and support the next generation of talent through impactful internships and entry-level programs.

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Interns at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions visit the NC Museum of Science as one of the many events that Toshiba's Internship Program offers to encourage bonding and networking. (Photo: Business Wire)

“This award is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to cultivating a dynamic and welcoming learning environment,” says Jim Fornabaio, Senior VP and Chief HR Officer at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. “Through the program, our interns become integral contributors to our success. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey, and we remain dedicated to creating our next generation of empowered leaders beginning with innovative and impactful internships."

Four years ago, Toshiba reinvigorated its intern program and had a few hundred applicants. The summer 2023 cohort had a couple of thousand applicants. Toshiba offers internships throughout the academic year with fall, spring, and summer cohorts at its Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Bentonville, Arkansas, and Frisco, Texas, locations. Upcoming internship opportunities cover a large area of business functions including marketing, human resources, software engineering, accounting, industrial design, and more.

“We’re honored for our internship program to earn the 2024 Campus Forward Awards,” says Julia Orlidge-Diehl, University Relations Business Partner and leader of the internship program at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. “Winning this award is a testament to our commitment to fostering the growth and success of young professionals. I'm proud to be associated with a workplace that recognizes the importance of nurturing talent from the start, paving the way for a bright future for both the individuals and the organization as a whole.”

The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Summer 2024 Internship postings go live on March 4, 2024, and interested students are encouraged to join our student listserv here to be alerted of our openings. The Summer 2024 program will run May 20 - August 16, 2024.

Along with strengthening professional skills and experiences, Toshiba’s internship program offers various activities for networking and personal development. These activities include facility tours, social and networking events, meetings with executive leadership (including the President & CEO), final presentations of their project work during the semester, and other opportunities for personal growth. In 2023, Toshiba organized and hosted over 35 intern activities.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions continues to strengthen its position as a global retail technology provider by delivering an extensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and service solutions that enable retailers to thrive and prosper. Toshiba is number one for worldwide electronic point-of-sale installations and second or global self-checkout installations. As retail’s first choice for integrated in-store solutions, Toshiba’s innovative technology enhances customer engagement, transforms in-store experiences, and accelerates digital transformation.

About RippleMatch

RippleMatch is the recruitment automation platform changing how Gen Z finds work. By replacing job boards with matching and automation, RippleMatch eliminates the most time-intensive parts of the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers. Leading employers such as Amazon, eBay, and Teach For America leverage RippleMatch to build diverse, high-performing teams and Gen Z job seekers across the country trust RippleMatch to launch and grow their careers.

About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retail to thrive and prosper through a dynamic ecosystem of smarter, more agile solutions and services that enable retailers to resiliently evolve with generations of consumers and adapt to market conditions. Supported by a global organization of devoted employees and partners, retailers gain more visibility and control over operations while enjoying the flexibility to build, scale, and transform retail experiences that anticipate and fulfill consumers’ ever-changing needs. Visit commerce.toshiba.com and engage with us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, to learn more.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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