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The CTS Internship Program

Real client work. Real mentors. A real path into the industry. Twelve weeks that turn potential into a portfolio — in marketing, web development, data, cloud and IT — right here in Chicagoland.

Apply NowFor Employers: Intern-to-Hire
12-week mentored tracksReal client projectsPath to placement

Choose Your Track

Digital Marketing

Local SEO, AI search (GEO), content, ads and analytics on live client campaigns.

Web Development

WordPress, React and modern front-end work on real production sites.

Data & Analytics

SQL, Python, dashboards and reporting that clients actually read.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS/Azure fundamentals, CI/CD and infrastructure on guided projects.

IT Support & Systems

Help desk, systems administration and the discipline of keeping things running.

How It Works

Learn by shipping. From week one you work on real deliverables for real businesses — supervised, reviewed, and coached by the CTS team. By week twelve you have a portfolio, references, and the habits that make juniors hireable.

Then the door opens. Standout interns join the CTS talent bench — the same bench our staffing clients hire from. Your internship is not a line on a resume; it is an audition for a career.

We built this program because the industry keeps asking juniors for experience without offering any. Somebody has to go first. Around here, that is us.

For Employers: Intern-to-Hire

Hire talent we have already trained, vetted and battle-tested on real work — with none of the cold-resume gamble. Our intern-to-hire pipeline feeds directly into CTS Workforce Solutions, from first internship to full placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CTS Internship Program?

A mentored, hands-on program at Chicago Tech Solutions in Lake Forest, IL where early-career talent works on real client projects in digital marketing, web development, data, cloud/DevOps and IT support — building a portfolio, not fetching coffee.

How long are CTS internships?

Standard tracks run 12 weeks, with flexible start dates year-round. Strong performers are invited into our talent bench and considered for placements with CTS staffing clients.

Who can apply for a CTS internship?

Students, recent graduates and career-changers with foundational skills in their track and a strong work ethic. Chicagoland-based candidates preferred; remote arrangements considered for technical tracks.

How do I apply?

Email your resume and a few sentences about which track fits you to marketing@chicagotechsolution.com with the subject line Internship Application. We reply to every serious application — that is a promise.

Can my company hire CTS interns?

Yes — our intern-to-hire pipeline lets Chicagoland businesses and enterprise teams bring on talent we have already trained and vetted on real work. Contact us for the current bench.

Ready to start?

Send your resume and tell us which track is yours. We reply to every serious application.

Apply — marketing@chicagotechsolution.com

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