Internships

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Now Accepting Internship Applications

Applications for spring/summer 2026 internships are open until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 13. Get paid, real-world experience to launch your IT career.

Opportunities are available in areas from applications development and cybersecurity to AI and IT policy. Internships will run May 11 until July 31.

Browse & Apply for Available Internships

The N.C. Department of Information Technology's paid internship programs provide a variety of learning opportunities for high school and college students as well as those seeking to enter the technology field. Interns gain real-world work experience across work divisions, contribute to day-to-day operations and connect with many different people and communities.

Interns are paid $20 per hour and work fully onsite or on a hybrid schedule. Internships are available in the summer and throughout the year. Preference is given to candidates who either reside in North Carolina or are within a three-hour commute to the duty station assigned for the internship.

Internship Programs

NCDIT offers two internship programs designed for people at all stages looking to enter the technology field. Interns in both programs work 20 to 40 hours a week either fully onsite or on a hybrid schedule depending on the position requirements.

NCDIT Internship Programs and Who Is Eligible
Internship ProgramEligibility
Future Technologist
  • People who do not yet have technology-related education or experience
  • High school students and candidates with limited IT-related education and experience
NCDIT Tech Internship
  • Students in IT-related degree programs attending a North Carolina college or university
  • North Carolina residents attending equivalent out-of-state institutions in IT-related degree programs

How to Apply

Complete your application for spring/summer 2026 internships by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 13. Be sure to also upload your resume.

Browse & Apply for Available Internships

Internship Partnership Programs

NCDIT also collaborates with external partners to host interns through these programs:

Questions?

For questions about internships, please contact the Internship Coordinator at dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov.

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