Serving Virginia undergraduate students and Virginia companies offering PAID STEM internships
In response to the increasing demand for skilled Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workers in Virginia, the Virginia Space Grant Consortium created the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP). CSIIP links companies and students in STEM, including but not limited to high-need areas such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Physical Science, and Financial majors.
Registration: Ongoing
Contact: Sarah Pauls, spauls@odu.edu, Nicole Shaw, lnshaw@odu.edu
Phone: 757.766.5210
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your education to real-world applications? CSIIP connects you to paid undergraduate internships in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Participation in CSIIP enhances your résumé and is a good way to gain actual job experience in your field of study and build relationships with potential employers.
Register HERE
- Must be attending a Virginia university, college, or community college. Virginia residents attending accredited out-of-state colleges may also apply
- Be majoring in a STEM field. Recent graduates are eligible to participate.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A FREE, convenient, one-application process to reach companies throughout Virginia
- Excellent opportunity for hands-on experience related to the student’s field of study
- Ability to check companies’ profiles and indicate interest in specific internship opportunities or companies
- Ability to update applications so they remain valid for one year after graduation
- Press releases about the internship are sent to the student’s hometown newspaper
Is your company planning to hire undergraduate interns? CSIIP is a great way to access statewide science, technology, engineering and math talent from a single online source for free. Interns offer a fresh perspective on the latest technologies and can provide an ongoing source of potential future employees. We will help pair you with the best applicant for your needs.
Register HERE
- Subsidies available to support current and future aerospace, aviation (including UAV), and cybersecurity internships up to $5000
- Year-round support from CSIIP staff, regardless of STEM discipline, to customize your experience and ensure you are connected to the right intern for your company
- Recognition through social media announcements/ press releases created for each CSIIP intern
- Ability to search the CSIIP database for pre-screened, qualified candidates. Search can be done by college/university, standing, major, distance, skills, or keywords
- Companies select and hire students directly
- Companies will establish pay rates. Interns must be compensated a minimum of $10.00 or more per hour
- Notify the VSGC of any change in the internship position description or period of performance
- Ensure a quality internship experience through exposure to real-world work with meaningful position responsibilities
- Participate in an evaluation survey at the end of the internship period, addressing the intern’s performance, the company’s experience with the intern, and suggestions for improvement to the internship program
- Assume all employment liability for the student during the internship period
- The company will provide a detailed position description, supervisor’s name, title and contact information, site location, pay, hours per week, and dates of employment
Cyber Ready: Experiential Workforce Development for Community College Learners
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s “Cyber Ready: Experiential Workforce Development for Community College Learners” project connects Virginia community college students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity work experiences at leading industry partners across the Commonwealth. Through mentored, project-based learning, students gain real-world experience in cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, secure systems, and emerging technologies while building the technical and professional skills employers seek.
Beginning in Fall 2026, students from Tidewater Community College and Danville Community College will work alongside cybersecurity professionals at organizations including AMA, SimIS, Noblis, RFK Solutions, and CTE Workforce. Participants receive technical training, career development support, industry mentoring, and networking opportunities, helping strengthen Virginia’s cybersecurity workforce pipeline and prepare the next generation of cyber professionals. This project is made possible through a Commonwealth Cyber Initiative grant.
| College of William & Mary | http://www.wm.edu/about/search/index.php?q=How+to+Write+a+Resume |
| Old Dominion University | https://www.odu.edu/success/careers/tools/resume |
| University of Virginia | http://career.virginia.edu/resumes |
| Virginia Tech | https://career.vt.edu/job-search.html |
