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FAQ

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All internships are posted on our POET website.
If you apply for a position on the POET website, an email notification will be sent to you confirming that your application has been received. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by a POET recruiter or hiring manager.
Applications are reviewed by POET recruiters and hiring managers in the fall. Selected candidates are then interviewed by phone. Offers are typically completed by the end of the year for those participating in our Summer Internship Program, which kicks off the following May.
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary school - Must be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior status - Must be pursuing an applicable degree or course of study - Must be in good academic standing within your majors and overall at your university
POET pays interns a competitive wage. Wages are based on discipline, completed years of education, and previous experience. Our salary guidelines are reviewed annually for competitiveness within the industry.
POET interns are not eligible for our traditional benefit package. However, interns do have access to our multifaceted wellness program, including our on-site fitness centers, spiritual care, and life enrichment services.
You can apply for the Never Satisfied Scholarship here (hyperlink).
Scholarship recipients will be contacted via email on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Initial applications are reviewed by POET team members after the deadline closes on February 13, 2026. Finalists will be selected by Wednesday, March 27, 2026, and Zoom interviews will be conducted the weeks of Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 10. Scholarship recipients will be contacted via email on Friday, April 17, 2026. *We run every application question through an AI detection tool. We will discard any applications that overuse AI-generated content.
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary school or technical institute - High school seniors who will be attending a two- or four-year postsecondary school the following fall are eligible - Graduate students are eligible to apply - Must be majoring/minoring in Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related degrees or minors. - Must be located in the United States - International students attending school in the U.S. are eligible; however, there may be withholding requirements
- Supports education - Door opening advantages - Hands-on learning and networking opportunities
Along with the opportunity to have a long-standing connection with POET, the world's largest bioethanol producer, our Sioux Falls headquarters offers shadow opportunities that allow selected scholars to explore their field of interest, connect with industry professionals, tour a POET facility, and gain a deeper understanding of our mission. These experiences can be customized based on each scholar's academic and career goals.