Empower Gwinnett Government Internship Program

Empower Gwinnett applications now available

The 2026 Empower Gwinnett application period is Monday, February 9 to Monday, March 16. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection into the program. Selected candidates will be notified in early May. For additional questions, please contact HREmployeeEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com.

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The Empower Gwinnett Government Internship Program, formerly Career Starts Here, is Gwinnett County Government’s summer internship program for youth ages 15 to 21. The four-week paid internship program offers Gwinnett’s young people an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world experience. Interns are provided the opportunity to explore their passions, get hands-on experience, and develop leadership skills through workshops and on-the-job training.