The Partnership for Innovation (PIN) has issued a regional call to action as the application deadline approaches for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, which closes on February 1. 

Local governments, regional organizations, and community partners across Southwest Georgia are being encouraged to help promote internship projects to ensure a strong and competitive pool of applicants.

PIN, housed at Georgia Institute of Technology, connects college students with applied, real-world projects led by public and community-based organizations. The 12-week paid internship program places students on high-impact initiatives that support innovation, problem-solving, and workforce development at the local level.

The PIN Summer Internship Program is open to technical college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students of all majors, providing broad access to experiential learning opportunities. Selected interns receive professional mentorship, networking opportunities, and a total stipend of $8,000, paid biweekly over the course of the summer.

Community partners interested in supporting recruitment are encouraged to repost official PIN internship announcements and tag Partnership for Innovation on LinkedIn and other platforms. Customized outreach language is available to make promotion easy and consistent across regions.

Students and interested applicants can review available project descriptions and apply directly through the official PIN application portal. Organizations seeking additional guidance on recruitment or outreach strategies may contact KeAndrea Rivers with the Partnership for Innovation team.

Key Dates and Links

Application Deadline: February 1

Program Length: 12 weeks (Summer 2026)

Stipend: $8,000 total



By expanding outreach efforts over the coming weeks, Southwest Georgia partners can help ensure that local projects attract talented students while strengthening the region’s innovation and workforce pipeline.
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