BUILD Emerging Leaders Program

BUILD Emerging Leaders Program

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, driving meaningful innovation to meet evolving consumer needs through its iconic brand portfolio. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Prepare yourself for the professional world through the Summer 2026 Whirlpool Building Unity, Inclusion, Leadership, and Diversity (BUILD) Emerging Leaders Program. As a Whirlpool BUILD participant, you can expect to discover core business areas, enhance professional skills, and boost business acumen. The 2026 BUILD program will take place in person from July 20th to July 24th at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The BUILD Emerging Leaders program is designed to introduce students to opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and supply chain. It encourages applications from students representing a broad range of viewpoints, experiences, skills and backgrounds.

• 2-3 years remaining in their undergraduate education
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Be a registered student pursuing a degree from a 4‑year accredited institution
• Be interested in applying to one of Whirlpool’s Leadership Development Program Internship opportunities
• Be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.