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Wednesday, August 12, 2026/Categories: News Board
Local governments across Virginia can now leverage the services and funding available through InternshipsVA to support and expand paid internship opportunities for undergraduate college students in Virginia.
Internships provide local governments with a valuable way to build their future talent pipeline, introduce students to careers in public service, and cultivate early connections with potential future employees. In turn, local governments can offer meaningful, hands-on learning experiences by engaging interns in projects that contribute to their communities while helping students develop professional skills and explore career pathways.
In addition to InternshipsVA’s support with developing or expanding an internship program, local governments of all sizes are eligible to apply for funding that reimburses 50% of an intern’s wages up to $7,500 per intern per state fiscal year. These funds are designed to support paid internships for students enrolled in two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities in Virginia. Localities may apply for funding for up to ten interns per fiscal year and must coordinate with their Chief Administrative Officer before submitting an application. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted. View the grant criteria and application process here: https://www.vedp.org/internshipsva#Grants.
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VEDP Contact: Debbie Melvin, DMelvin@vedp.org
