Resources
V-TOP resources to promote internship readiness
Employers
Developing an Internship Program
The Matching Grants Program is now administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and features updated eligibility criteria. Please visit the InternshipsVA page for more information about the new criteria for funding that can match up to 50% of each intern’s wages for organizations with 150 employees or fewer in Virginia.
Please visit the InternshipsVA page for more information about the new criteria for funding that can match up to 50% of each intern’s wages for organizations with 150 employees or fewer in Virginia.”
V-TOP provides employer modules as a resource in addition to training provided by VEDP. This course’s content ranges from developing internship postings to helping interns develop their skills during their time with your organization.
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Free Courses for Students
V-TOP recommends that students participate in these courses with the support of faculty or staff at your school, college, or university or with oversight by your internship supervisor or other mentor. While all the online student courses can be completed by a student working alone, small group activities and time for reflection and discussion with others will enrich the experience.
Developing Career Readiness Skills
Target Audience: College students preparing for or currently participating in an internship.
Teachers, Faculty, and Career Services Professionals: You may find the Curriculum Map helpful as you assist students’ progression through the career readiness modules.
Student Internship Toolkit
This series of online modules will cover topics such as tools and strategies for seeking an internship, resume development, interviews, preparing for your first few days, maximizing your experience, and ending the internship professionally.
Teachers, Faculty, and Career Services Professionals: You may find the Curriculum Map helpful as you assist students’ progression through the career readiness modules.
Free Courses for Career Champions
V-TOP recommends that faculty, staff, and educators participate in these courses to develop their skills to become career champions for current and future students.
Becoming a Career Champion
In this course, you will develop skills and practices to become a champion for students’ career success through effective mentoring, guidance, and fostering a culture of career readiness within post-secondary education institutions.
