InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs

InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program. 

InternshipsVA is part of a larger statewide effort to develop, attract, and retain top talent in Virginia. InternshipsVA is funded through the Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund and Program, and it assists Virginia employers interested in creating paid internship opportunities through tailored guidance and resources, matching grants, and recruitment tools. InternshipsVA will empower businesses by providing:

• Grants for small and mid-size Virginia employers that provide a 50% match for undergraduate interns’ wages
• Support from regional internship managers with program design and talent recruitment
• Streamlined recruitment through a partnership with Handshake, where employers can post internship opportunities at no cost
• Training and resources to equip employers with actionable strategies and insights from other employers

Get started with InVA at https://www.vedp.org/internshipsva.