InternshipsVA
Invest. Innovate. Inspire.
InternshipsVA, funded through the Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund and Program, supports Virginia employers creating and expanding paid or credit-bearing internships and other work-based learning opportunities.
Internships are a proven strategy for employers to proactively attract, develop, and retain talent—giving employers early access to emerging professionals while strengthening Virginia’s position as the Top State for Talent.
The Internship Advantage
Internships aren’t just nice-to-have programs. They are strategic investments with measurable returns:
Join InternshipsVA
Internships are rewarding for both students and employers, but setting up an internship or internship program can feel daunting. InternshipsVA can help Virginia employers through every step to start or grow their talent development strategy.
Here are easy steps employers can take today to get started:
-
Attend our upcoming training session to learn the characteristics of a high-quality internship program.
Register for “An Employer’s Guide to High-Quality Internships Training” now
-
Reach potential interns by posting opportunities to VEDP’s marketplace for employers through an exclusive partnership with Handshake.
Post opportunities now with Handshake
-
Access funding available to small and mid-size Virginia employers that provides a 50% match for intern wages.