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program — funded.
Most Richmond small businesses don't know they qualify for internship funding — or how to actually run a program. We solve both, free.
of interns convert to full-time hires.
retention at one year for intern-to-hire.
best ROI of any recruiting channel — 80% of employers agree.
Sources: NACE, SHRM, BLS labor reports.
Funding
Tax credits, workforce grants, and wage subsidies — most Richmond small businesses qualify for at least one. We map you to what fits.
Check eligibilityThe how-to
A step-by-step playbook: scoping the role, hiring the right student, weekly check-ins, and a clean wrap-up review. No HR team required.
See the playbookWe help
Stuck? Tell us your business size and timeline and we'll line up funding paperwork, a role template, and a candidate pool in one call.
Talk to usYou probably qualify for funding
Virginia and federal programs subsidize a meaningful share of intern wages. We'll show you which apply to your business in under 2 minutes.
- Virginia Talent Accelerator Program
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
- Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Earn-and-learn matches via regional partners
The playbook, ready to go
Skip the trial-and-error. Templates for role scoping, structured interviews, milestones, weekly check-ins, and end-of-cycle reviews.
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Real companies, real open roles, real Richmond.
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Local employers you won't find on the big job boards. Apply once, get real feedback, get a real shot.
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Two minutes. No credit card, no setup call required.