Application Process and Schedule

Program Requirements

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The program is led by the Employee Engagement and Training and Development Divisions of Gwinnett Human Resources, and supported by other County departments.

  • While no academic performance or work experience is required, Empower Gwinnett interns must:
    • Be a Gwinnett County resident or attend school within ​​​​​​​Gwinnett County
    • Be between the ages of 15 and 21 (must be age 15 by the first workshop)
      • If age 15, a work permit is required
    • Be available to participate in the entire program, ​​​​​​​which includes two workshops, ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​four 40-hour ​​​​​​​work weeks starting in June, and the awards ceremony​​​
  • Not be a previous Empower Gwinnett County Government intern
  • Be willing to work on any assignment
  • Have reliable transportation

In an effort to uphold the Gwinnett Standard please acknowledge the following expectations for the Empower Gwinnett Government Internship Program:

  • Maintain professionalism
  • Adhere to the respective dress code
  • Communication should be respectful and appropriate with peers, colleagues, supervisor(s), and residents
  • Meet work schedule and job expectations
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Foster teamwork to build relationships and complete projects
  • Display interest and willingness to learn
  • Follow the safety guidelines provided on behalf of the County

Interns will complete the program with an understanding of how their county government functions to provide services and programs to more than 1 million residents. They also receive the following benefits:

  • Get paid $15 an hour for two workshops and the four-week internship program
  • Gain valuable work experience and mentorship
  • Engage and network with various county government leaders and employees
  • Explore careers at Gwinnett County Government
  • Develop leadership skills, team-building skills, financial literacy skills, and more
  • Learn to write a resume, prepare for an interview, and develop business etiquette

Interns are required to attend all portions of the paid internship program. The schedule is as follows:
 
  • Workshop - Saturday, May 9 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
     
  • Workshop - Saturday, May 16 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
     
  • Four-week Internship - Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 26 | Hours vary based on assignment
    Work with assigned departments gaining real-world experience.
     
  • Award Ceremony - Friday, June 26 (Tentative) | 3:30pm – 5:00pm

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 HREmployeeEngagement@GwinnettCounty.com.


Application Timeline

The following timeline is subject to change.

  • Application period opens – February 9
  • Application period closes – March 16
  • Application review and selection begins – March 17
  • Internship workshops – May 9 and 16
  • Internship starts – June 1
  • Internship ends – June 26


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.