Interested in the Empower Gwinnett Government Internship Program?

Please note that not all who apply will be selected for the program because a limited number of positions are available.

For questions about how to request a reasonable accommodation during the program, please call Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Application Timeline

The following timeline is subject to change.

• Application period opens – February 12
• Application period closes – March 18
• Application review and selection begins – March 19
• Internship workshops – May 11 and 18
• Internship starts – June 3
• Internship ends – June 28

Selection and Onboarding Process

The selection and onboarding process is as follows:

• Step 1: Human Resources receives the complete application package of eligible participants.
  
  
• Step 2: Human Resources will review and select applicants based on the applicant’s interests, career aspirations, and department needs.  A waitlist of applicants is also prepared in case of unexpected cancellations. Interns will not be required to interview for positions.
  
  
• Step 3: Applicants selected for the program are contacted by phone and/or email. They will be extended a conditional job offer, which means the applicant needs to fulfill additional requests before starting. A background check may need to be completed for certain positions.
  
  
• Step 4: Applicants are contacted for a final internship offer. If the offer is declined, an alternate applicant is selected. Applicants who are not selected will be notified by email.
  
  
• Step 5: Selected applicants will receive reporting instructions for their internship assignments and the workshops.

Interns are required to attend all portions of the paid internship program. The schedule is as follows:

Workshop - Saturday, May 11 | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Workshop - Saturday, May 18 | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Four-week Internship - Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 28 | Hours vary based on assignment
Work with assigned departments gaining real-world experience.

Award Ceremony - Friday, June 28 (Tentative) | 3:30pm – 5:00pm