New River Valley, VA – The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) has recognized 215 outstanding organizations across the Commonwealth as 2025 Top Virginia Employers for Interns—including several notable employers from Virginia’s New River Valley. These awards highlight companies that go above and beyond to offer high-quality internships, equipping students with practical experience and exposure to professional settings. From structured mentorship programs and housing allowances to opportunities for security clearances and industry certifications, these internships are preparing the next generation of Virginia’s workforce.
The award is a partnership between V-TOP, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Virginia Business Higher Education Council. V-TOP is supported by the General Assembly’s Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund and Program.
The NRV recipients are:
- Branch Group
- Brown Edwards & Company, LLP
- Carilion Clinic
- Corning Incorporated
- CytoRecovery
- Inmotion US
- Montgomery County Department of Social Services
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Regal Rexnord
- Virginia Tech
Read the full list of recipients here.
Companies in Virginia’s New River Valley can enhance their internship programs by enrolling interns in the NRV Experience, an eight-week summer series hosted by Onward NRV. The program includes local excursions, professional development, and networking events that connect interns across the region while highlighting the NRV’s unique lifestyle. Learn why your interns should join the next NRV Experience here.
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
