Valley Internship Experience Workgroup

Welcome, employers and community partners to

Virginia Talent & Opportunity Partnership—VIEW’s Monthly Newsletter!

Nominations Now Open for 2025 Top Virginia Employers for Interns

The Commonwealth seeks to recognize the "Top Virginia Employers for Interns" and their role in providing work-based learning opportunities to students through its fourth annual award program. 

 

Complete this form and submit for consideration by February 28, 2025 so that your business or organization can be considered for this distinction. All Virginia-based employers offering internships, regardless of size and sector are eligible to be nominated. The nomination form should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 

 

State-level recognition and award notification will take place by April 1, 2025, and regional events will occur after the notification in April or May.


The 2025 recipients will also be recognized during a special event on Virginia Intern Day (July 31, 2025). 

 


Intern Spotlight: Meet Jason Amaya

Upcoming Events


Shenandoah Valley Internship Symposium

Thursday, November 7 | 9AM-12pm

Laurel Ridge Community College


Calling all for-profit and non-profit employers from any industry, of any size, from sole proprietors to large companies and organizations. Want to start, expand, or enhance your internship program? This event is for you! Why attend? Discover the benefits, “how-tos,” and best practices for accessing talent through internships. Learn how hosting interns provides an excellent ROI: for a small investment of resources, you will reap great rewards for your business or organization!


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VTOP-VIEW Internship Hour Webinar

Third Wednesday of Every Month | 12-1pm

Online


Did you know that interns are a good source of new talent for your business? Interns can offer new perspectives, knowledge and techniques to address business challenges and projects. Find out how to get started with hosting interns in this interactive session. Bring your questions!


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VTOP-VIEW Tap into Talent Working Session


Upcoming Sessions:


  • November 12 - Staunton Innovation Hub, Staunton | 1:30-3:30pm
  • November 21 - Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown | 1-3pm


$30,000 for your small business or non-profit organization! Interested? If your business has less than 150 employees and meets other requirements, you may qualify for intern wage matching funds. Complete required training by attending an in person working session. 

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Have a session location in mind? We are seeking locations throughout the Shenandoah Valley to hold in person working sessions. Contact Mary Sullivan if you would like to host a session or have an idea of a location in your area. 540-568-5568, sullivmx@jmu.edu   



JMU Hart School Career Fair

November 6 | 10am-1pm

Festival Conference and Student Center


The best occasion to recruit JMU talent with Hospitality Management, Sport & Recreation Management majors (within the Hart School).


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VTOP Staffing Agency Services & Matching Funds Program


$30,000 for your small business or non-profit organization! Interested? If your business or organization has 150 or fewer employees and meets other requirements, you may qualify for intern wage matching funds. If your business or organization has 250 or fewer employees, you may qualify for a staffing agency that will handle all the HR operations for your internship program.


Upcoming Virtual Sessions:


November 12 | 10am Learn More


November 26 | 10am Learn More



Shenandoah Valley Technology Council (SVTC) Field Trip

November 15 | 10am-12pm Blue Ridge Community College


Ever catch yourself saying, “I had no idea that was here?” Well, it's time to change that! Join us for a showcase of the Shenandoah Valley's best-educational collaborators—SVTC, VTOP, and BRCC—where innovation, opportunity, and education come together for our vibrant community. 


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Virginia Works Job Fair

November 21 | 1-4pm

Handley Library, Winchester


Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary positions available. Free training for some positions.

Also in attendance Virginia Works, Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board (SVWD) and Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

 

Come and talk with employers in person!


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