Giving high school students in our community the confidence they need to succeed in the business world through challenging, hands-on technology internships.
Here is your chance to make a difference in the lives of Virginia-area high school students. If you are interested in participating, we ask that you provide technology-focused, paid internships that are designed to enhance students’ passion for technology.
Why Should I Become a Mentor/Sponsor?
By becoming a mentor you will be providing students who participate in this exciting program a chance to apply their knowledge of technology to real world assignments, work alongside professionals in Information Technology and enhance their teambuilding and leadership skills.
Being a mentor helps to shape the next generation of technology leaders, while promoting the Greater Richmond area as a center of technology companies and skilled technology workforce.
FAQ
How long does the internship program last?
Duration is for 8 weeks.
When does it begin?
After the school term ends. You will meet with your intern to determine a start date.
How many hours per week do interns work?
That's up to you, but a minimum of 16 hours a week in required.
What is the hourly fee?
Again, that depends on you, but the suggested rate is $10.00 per hour.
How does my company participate?
Contact Perry Lombard (see below) with number of interns you can take, and complete the Application for Companies (below) and return to Perry by Monday, April 5th.
Application for Companies - Due Monday, April 5th
Company Checklist
Contact
Perry Lombard
Genworth Financial
Perry.Lombard@Genworth.com
Phone: 804.662.2750 Fax: 804.662.7700
Important Dates
Monday, April 5, 2010
Companies Commit to Number of Interns and Return Application for Companies
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Intern packets to companies
Monday, April 26, 2010 – Thursday April 29, 2010
Intern Selections / Commitments
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Kick-off Meeting
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wrap-up Meeting
About us
The Virginia Technology Internship Program allows Virginia-area businesses and schools to give back to our community by fostering growth and development opportunities for focused high school students interested in pursuing a college degree in technology.
During an 8-week paid summer internship, students will be partnered with a business assignment leader who will not only instruct them on projects, processes and technology, but who will also mentor them on how to work, interact and be successful in technology in a professional environment. Within the Virginia area we are able to create collaborative relationships to meet the educational needs of the students, and help to build ongoing professional partnerships with our local businesses and our future leading technologists.
Program History
The Virginia Technology Internship Program successfully completed its pilot during the summer of 2006. Around 30 participants were placed in Richmond area businesses and successfully completed the summer internship. First year participating companies included Cap Tech, Northrop Grumman, Computer Resource, Sycom, Media General, EMC, Science Museum of Virginia, Genworth Financial, Dominion Resources and Ukrops.
2009 Participating Companies
Capital One | Dominion | Dominion Digital | Genworth Financial
Interbake Foods LLC | Media General | Northrop Grumman
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative | Pendulum, Inc.
Science Museum of Virginia | The HelpDesk Company
Ukrop's Super Market's Inc.
Partners
