Business Programs Intern (Part-Time)

This internship is open to students or recent graduates interested in workforce development and public policy administration who meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their part-time Business Programs Intern position in the Office of Workforce Development. The intern will support statewide business engagement and workforce policy initiatives under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), one of the state’s government’s largest workforce programs. Working alongside senior staff, the intern will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public administration, economic development, and workforce development policy, contributing to efforts that directly impact employers, workers, and communities across Georgia. This role offers exposure to:

•    State-level implementation of federal and state workforce policy
•    Cross-agency coordination with education, labor, and economic development partners
•    Data-informed decision-making, program design, and continuous improvement
•    Real-world challenges facing public systems serving businesses and jobseekers

For students interested in policy administration, public-sector management, and systems-level problem solving, this internship provides the opportunity to see how workforce policy moves from statute to service delivery in establishing Georgia as the Top State for Talent. 
This position is located at 1800 Century Place, Atlanta, Georgia, 30325  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Developing a comprehensive understanding of WIOA and Wagner-Peyser, with particular emphasis on business services and work-based learning opportunities (on-the job training, incumbent worker training, and customized training); 
•    Providing support for the administration of National Dislocated Worker Grants (NDWGs) and other related federal and state grants; 
•    Providing business services-related technical assistance to state staff and Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs); 
•    Assisting with training LWDAs, state staff, and other stakeholders on WIOA-compliant business services activities and best practices; 
•    Drafting, editing, and presenting policy documents, research reports, and planning documents; 
•    Planning, supporting, and coordinating meetings and conferences to support training efforts and other business services-related initiatives;
•    Supporting external partnerships with education, workforce, economic development and other employer and community-related partners;
•    Collaborating with other state agencies and stakeholders to advocate on behalf of assigned initiatives and programmatic subject matter; 
•    Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree completed or in progress required.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Communications, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position. 

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1759. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer