Program Basics
- 10-week summer program
- Over a dozen participating state agencies
- Interns paid $15 per hour, 40 hour work weeks
- Must be NC resident attending college
- Requires at least 2.5 GPA
- Students should coordinate with their institution if seeking academic credit
Key Dates
| Nov. 4, 2024 | Applications Open |
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| Jan. 6, 2025 | Applications Close |
| Feb. 24 - March 14, 2025 | Phone Interviews |
| March 28, 2025 | Placement Notifications |
| April 4-18, 2025 | Notification to Departments |
| May 19, 2025 | Intern Orientation |
| May 19 - July 25, 2025 | Internship Period |
Questions?
Contact Jean McBride, Youth Programs Coordinator
About the State Internship Program
"For more than half a century, this program has been instrumental in nurturing the interest of North Carolina students in public service while also preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow." - DOA Secretary Gabriel J. Esparza
Interns work 40 hours a week for a 10-week period, earning $15 an hour. A number of agencies host interns each year, offering positions across the depth and width of NC.
Interns participate in meetings, educational tours and other activities in addition to work projects with their agency. Projects and interns are screened and selected by the North Carolina Internship Council in a highly competitive process.
The Internship Council reminds all applicants that the intent of the Internship Program is to provide a variety of opportunities for students to learn about public service professions.