Developer-Intern
Rent-A-Center —
Plano, TX
Since our founding in 1986, Rent-A-Center (RAC) has grown from 16 stores to more than 3,050 in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada through acquisitions and new store openings. Our largest acquisition was in 1998 when we bought 1,409 stores from Thorn Americas. In 2006, we acquired 782 stores from RentWay, our third largest competitor at that time.
In 1995, our company, then known as Renters Choice, went public on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol "RCII." Our Plano, Texas-based company is the nation's largest rent-to-own operator and employs more than 21,000 people.
Benefits to intern students
Provides work experience in a field of interest.
Creates a springboard from college life to career life.
Provides a "real life" experience with a short term commitment.
Strengthens background in field of choice.
Creates the potential for future work with a company.
Provides potential work-related references.
Further develops the communication skills needed in the workplace.