State of North Carolina Internship

The State of North Carolina Internship Program provides legal residents of North Carolina who are students at in-state colleges, universities, community colleges, law or graduate schools, or who are attending equivalent institutions in other states, with a compensated experiential opportunity that integrates education, career development and public service.

Through a competitive application process, qualified students in a full range of academic majors are selected for internships in North Carolina state government agencies. Internship positions are based on project proposals submitted by agency personnel and are designed to provide substantive and career-relevant learning experiences. In addition to developing practical workplace skills in a variety of professional areas, interns are effectively introduced to career options in public service and in the North Carolina state government system.

While service to state government agencies is a valuable outcome of this internship program, the program's primary focus is to provide opportunities for students to build career-enhancing and leadership skills while benefiting from the civic experience. In so doing, the State Government Internship Program makes an important contribution to the quality of North Carolina's workforce and citizenry.