Va. centralizes state internship programs to benefit students, workforce

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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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 role builds on that foundation, as does the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership, which helps connect students and …

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