MBA Leadership Development Program (LEAD)
Our MBA Leadership Development program (LEAD) prepares you to be a part of Corning’s next generation of business leaders
Who You Are
You are a highly driven individual currently pursuing an MBA at a top-tier MBA school. You possess demonstrated leadership experience and keen business acumen. You’re passionate about technology and how it’s used to transform industries and enhance people's lives. You know that how you do things is just as important as what you do and why you do it.
What You Want
You aspire to be an enterprise leader at an innovative company with an open, engaging, friendly, and driven culture. You want to contribute to a better tomorrow by working for a sustainable organization committed to making a positive difference through its products and relationships with employees, customers, and communities. You want to work on life-changing innovations that make the world cleaner, healthier, and more connected.
Who We Are
We are at the center of multiple industry transformations; our innovations have become integral to important trends currently playing out across the global stage. From 5G networks and the cloud to next-generation consumer electronics, to the rapid changes occurring in the auto industry and enabling life-saving medicines, we work with closely with industry leaders to make these possibilities into realities. For nearly 170 years, Corning has combined its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics with deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop life-changing innovations and products.
What We Want
At Corning Incorporated, we have always known that what we do today determines how our world will look tomorrow and beyond. That long view has played out time and time again over our history. In our vision for tomorrow, people are healthier. They’re better informed. They live in a cleaner, safer world.
As our people keep making a positive difference in the world, our culture also ensures that we are a company built to last for another 175 years and beyond. We are leaders in the markets we serve with high-quality technical solutions and products to meet our customers’ needs. We know that innovation, done our way, is sustainable only with a deeply engrained moral compass and the trust of our stakeholders. That moral compass is an enduring set of Values that we strive to live by every day.
Required Skills
- Current enrollment in a top-tier MBA program
- U.S. Work Authorization
How it works
Full Time Program
LEAD Elements
Accelerated Experiences
Stretch assignments and unique experiences to accelerate development
Personalized Development
Personalized feedback, training, and opportunities for YOUR career development
Executive Exposure
Involvement to understand executives’ responsibilities and visibility to showcase your work
Coaching & Mentorship
Guidance to help you define your path and navigate the nuances of a large organization
Internship Program
What You’ll Experience
Connecting with Visionary Leaders:
Get inspired by our top executives, including a special luncheon hosted by our Chairman & CEO. Learn directly from the minds shaping the future of our company and industry.
Building Your Network:
Forge meaningful connections with Corning alumni from your school, recent MBA graduates, and peers from leading business schools. These relationships can open doors and provide guidance for your career journey.
Tackling Real-World Challenges:
Collaborate with MBA cohorts from top programs to solve complex problems, innovate, and drive impactful outcomes.
Exploring Your Surroundings:
Immerse yourself in the local community through social activities and events, to experience the vibrant city where you’ll be working.
Evaluating Full-time Opportunities:
Outstanding performance and delivering results can lead to a full-time job offer in our LEAD Program.
This internship is designed to empower you to make an impact at Corning and in the world.
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