County Welcomes 16 Summer Interns to Departments
TL;DR: Chesterfield County is hosting 16 college interns across 14 county departments for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, which runs May 26 through July 30.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County; 16 college interns
- What: 10-week Summer Internship Program providing real-world local government experience
- When: May 26 - July 30, 2026
- Where: Chesterfield County, Virginia departments
The story
Chesterfield County is welcoming 16 college interns into 14 of its departments for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, which began May 26 and runs through July 30. The 10-week program provides students with hands-on experience in local government operations while supporting their college studies.
The Department of Human Resources sponsors the initiative, which pairs interns with county departments based on departmental needs and students' fields of study. During their placement, interns gain professional experience working directly with county employees, attend training sessions, and participate in professional development and team-building exercises. The program also creates opportunities for interns to meet with county leadership and learn about the county's mission and vision.
County officials view the internship program as part of a broader effort to develop the next generation of public sector professionals. Interns are compensated at $17 per hour for undergraduates and $19 per hour for graduate students.
Eligibility for the program includes enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and a minimum grade point average of 2.8. The application deadline for the 2026 cohort was February 15, 2026.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Department of Human Resources: Administers and sponsors the Summer Internship Program
- Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors: County government leadership overseeing workforce development initiatives
Key dates
- 2026-02-15: Application deadline for 2026 Summer Internship Program (passed)
- 2026-05-26: 2026 Summer Internship Program begins
- 2026-07-30: 2026 Summer Internship Program ends
Why it matters: The program provides students with direct exposure to local government careers while helping Chesterfield County develop a pipeline of future public sector workers. For residents, a well-trained workforce in county government directly affects service quality and operational effectiveness.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-02-15Internship Application Deadline: Final deadline to submit applications for the 2026 Summer Internship Program [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/325/Internship-Program)
- 2026-05-262026 Summer Internship Program Begins: 16 interns across 14 county departments begin their 10-week placement in county government [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/325/Internship-Program)
- 2026-07-302026 Summer Internship Program Concludes: Ten-week internship program ends after providing students with real-world local government experience [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/325/Internship-Program)
Related links
- Chesterfield County Internship Program
- Apply for 2026 Internships at Chesterfield County
- Student Internship Program
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Sources
- Chesterfield County Internship Program
- Student Internship Program
- Applications Now Being Accepted for 2026 Summer Internships
- Chesterfield County Government Careers