Emerging Talent

VITA is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators. Our internship, associate and junior associate programs provide emerging talent with valuable hands-on experience, mentorship and professional development opportunities. We offer programs for both high school and college students, as well as recent college graduates.

VITA is helping students get a jump start on their career as part of our 2026 internship program.

The VITA internship program is an opportunity for college students to unlock their potential at the Commonwealth's IT agency. Interns will work alongside seasoned professionals and receive a comprehensive introduction to a real-world professional experience.

During the internship program, interns:

• Benefit from personalized guidance by experienced professionals invested in their growth.
• Connect with industry leaders, expand their network and open doors for future opportunities.
• Gain proficiency in key business functions while contributing to exciting projects that shape the Commonwealth.

This paid, nine-week program runs from June 1 to Aug. 7. VITA has 21 intern openings on teams across the agency, including administration, communications, legislative services, security, supply chain management, data engineering, finance and more. Interns will work part-time, in person at the VITA office in North Chesterfield.

All college students enrolled in a two-year, four-year or graduate-level degree program, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

The application for the 2026 internship program will close on Feb. 25.

View the application and apply today!

Reach out to vitainternships@vita.virginia.gov with any questions.

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)’s junior associate program is a unique and valuable professional development opportunity offered to rising high school juniors and seniors. This paid program offers a hands-on, immersive experience that is tailored to high school students.  

Program highlights: 

• Career exposure to high-demand IT fields
• Mentorship from IT professionals
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Confidence in professional settings
• Connections to a network of peers, mentors and technology leaders 

Please contact Dena Washington, Human Resources Program Manager, with any questions.  

The associate program was designed to provide recent college graduates and those just starting their careers with experience in various business and operational roles at VITA. The associate program offers full-time, salaried, entry-level positions. 

Associates and junior associates provide much needed resources to VITA and work together on cross-functional projects. 

Please check out open positions to learn about new associate positions when they become available. 

Check out the videos below to learn more about VITA's emerging talent programs directly from our participants.