April marks National Internship Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the energy, creativity, and innovation interns bring to the workforce. Kaptivate celebrates this calendar tribute with special enthusiasm because we know that intern programs make students resilient, impactful, and future-ready contributors to our economy.

We’re also proud to share that Kaptivate has been recognized by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) as a Top Virginia Employer for Interns! This award honors our commitment to creating meaningful, high-impact internship experiences that help prepare students for career success. You can read the full press release from V-TOP here.

Why Internships Matter at Kaptivate
Interns at Kaptivate aren’t just coffee runners or note-takers—they’re valued contributors to our mission of empowering communities and advancing national priorities through innovation, data, strategic communications, and partnerships. Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience, hands-on mentorship, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Whether researching workforce development trends, crafting compelling communications strategies, or supporting client-facing initiatives, our interns leave with more than a line on their resume—they leave with confidence, insight, and a strong sense of purpose.
A Program Grounded in Our Values
Our internship program reflects the heart of who we are—rooted in values that shape both our work and our culture. 

• Resilience: We foster a learning environment where interns are supported through challenges and encouraged to grow through experience. Setbacks are seen as fuel for progress and continuous learning. We also focus on the entrepreneurial skills that will best enable them to remain change-proof professionals. 
  
  
• Empowerment: Interns are given real responsibility and trusted to contribute meaningfully to our mission. We encourage bold thinking, confident communication, and creative problem-solving from day one.
  
  
• Agility: In our fast-paced work with commercial, non-profit, and government clients, interns learn to adapt quickly, think on their feet, and bring fresh perspectives to dynamic challenges.
  
  
• Diversity of Thought: We actively seek out and celebrate varied perspectives and challenges to the norm. We encourage the battle of ideas through open debate unfettered by orthodoxies, hierarchy, or popular opinion. This fosters independent, critical thinking and empowers interns to form, express, and defend arguments fearlessly.
  
  
• Integrity-Minded: From research to strategy to client interaction, interns learn the importance of ethical decision-making and delivering work that reflects honesty, responsibility, and accountability.
  
  
• Empathy: Interns are embedded in a culture that prioritizes listening, understanding, and human-centered approaches to every project. We value the ability to connect, communicate, and care.

Interns at Kaptivate don’t just complete a program—they become part of an impact-driven team that’s committed to creating impact, together.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Interns
This month, and every month, we’re proud to celebrate our outstanding interns who have helped shape Kaptivate’s story. Your ideas inspire us, your work drives us forward, and your future is one we are proud to invest in.

To our current and former interns, thank you for growing with us!  To future students eager to make an impact, we invite you to discover what it means to intern at Kaptivate by following us on LinkedIn where you'll find stories, announcements on upcoming internship opportunities, and how to apply.