Empower Program - 2026

## Make Your Future Bolder with Empower Grant Thornton's virtual professional development program is designed to help you discover your potential, build confidence, and connect with industry leaders. We value diversity of thought and celebrate the unique perspectives each teammate brings. ### What You'll Experience As a participant in the Empower Program, you'll gain insight into the professional services industry and uncover career paths tailored to your strengths. Through interactive sessions, you'll sharpen your leadership, communication, and professional development skills while networking with peers and Grant Thornton professionals to create lasting relationships. The program culminates in learning about internships and career opportunities that align with your goals. The program takes place as a virtual conference in early June, with applications due by March 31st, 2026. ### Who Should Apply We welcome motivated freshmen and sophomores who are curious about accounting and professional services. You should be currently pursuing or planning to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, with a genuine interest in opportunities within accounting or professional services. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred but not required. You must be available to participate on the program date and be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. ### What We're Looking For Beyond academic interest, we value strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to collaborate and adapt in team environments. Engagement in campus organizations, clubs, or leadership roles is a plus, but your enthusiasm and willingness to learn matter most. ### Why Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, which exclusively provides non-attest offerings including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. This platform offers a premier Trans - Atlantic advisory and tax practice as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers enhanced solutions and capabilities backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. ### Our Commitment to You Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. You're supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. We understand that your needs, responsibilities, and experiences are different—and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you. Grant Thornton is committed to doing more than checking boxes when it comes to inclusion. We're taking action for diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. ### Next Steps Should you be selected to participate in Empower, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out with more information. Following the program, we encourage you to explore our internship opportunities or get to know us better at www.gt.com/careers.