Va. Centralizes State Internship Programs to Benefit Students, Workforce

Va. centralizes state internship programs to benefit students, workforce

On June 12, 2026, Gov. Abigail Spanberger was joined by student interns from agencies across the commonwealth and the 2026 Governor’s Fellows as she signed bipartisan legislation creating Virginia’s first State Internship Coordinator. The new role will strengthen state internship programs and expand opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in public service and build successful careers in Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the Virginia G…

Governor Spanberger Signs Bill Expanding Internship Oportunities

Tweet RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed bipartisan legislation creating Virginia’s first State Internship Coordinator — a new role within her Administration focused on strengthening state internship programs and expanding internship opportunities in government agencies to more Virginia students in every corner of the Commonwealth. In Richmond, the Governor was joined by student interns from across state agencies and the…

Virginia Centralizes State Internship Programs to Benefit Students, Workforce

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently signed a law creating a Virginia State Internship coordinator position, designed to improve how students and recent graduates gain workforce experience through state agencies. In 2019, Virginia established the Innovative Internship Fund and Program to expand paid and credit-bearing internships statewide, reinforcing the commonwealth’s commitment to workforce development. The new