VA250 Commission · 4 hours ago
Intern
Virginia Economic Development Partnership is seeking a summer intern to support research and evaluation efforts focused on education and workforce alignment. The intern will participate in projects that involve analyzing labor market demand and assessing statewide internship programs, while also developing a presentation to share findings with staff at the end of the internship.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Conduct reviews of relevant studies and materials to enhance VOEE’s knowledge base. For example, the Intern may review other state efforts related to education and/or workforce programs
Assist with projects related to education and workforce alignment as identified by the supervisor or Executive Director. This may include obtaining, cleaning, and analyzing quantitative datasets or coding and analyzing qualitative data
Assist with written reports and presentations summarizing findings and provide informed suggestions to drive data driven practices within the Office
Qualification
Required
Interest in workforce and education topics
Exposure to or training in at least one analytical tool or programming language, including Microsoft Excel, Python, Tableau, and/or SQL
Ability to think analytically
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Pursuit of a bachelor's or graduate degree in social science (e.g., economics, public policy, political science, or sociology), mathematics, data analytics, or a related field is preferred
Company
VA250 Commission
Established by the General Assembly in 2020, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of the former colonies and future states, where much of this history took place.