Entrepreneurship Internship - Volanno Transportation Academy

Volanno, a leader in transportation technology and innovation, proudly announces the return of the Volanno Transportation Academy (VTA) for its second year— a 10-week, full-time, paid internship program designed to give students hands-on experience addressing the real-world challenges facing the transportation industry.

Through the Volanno Transportation Academy, participants will gain direct exposure to aviation, rail, and local transit operations through curated site visits, mentorship by industry experts, and project-based learning. Interns will choose one of four tracks — Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Air Traffic Control.

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Site Visits Required)
Duration: 10 Weeks (Starting June 1, 2026)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour, Full-Time

About the Track:
The Entrepreneurship Track is designed for students eager to understand how new ideas become business solutions in government contracting. Interns will explore Volanno's innovation pipeline — from concept to product development, business development, market research, and marketing/sales — with a focus on transportation modernization.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in site visits to transportation agencies and identify unmet needs that could be addressed through innovative solutions.
• Learn how federal, state, and local government agencies procure technology and services.
• Support the development of white papers, product marketing materials, and new business pitches.
• Assist in researching market trends and competitive positioning for Volanno's technology solutions.
• Meet with transportation leaders and industry experts.
• Complete weekly video logs to document your journey.
• Complete a capstone project proposing a new product or service concept for the transportation sector and present it to Volanno leadership at the end of the program. 
• Attend the graduation ceremony. 

Who Should Apply:

• Students studying business, entrepreneurship, marketing, economics, public policy, or related fields.
• Individuals interested in government contracting, transportation innovation, or startup environments.
• Creative thinkers who are passionate about turning ideas into action.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in product development, business development, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, or public sector innovation
• Excellent writing, presentation, and research skills
• Creative, strategic thinker comfortable with ambiguity
• Coursework or experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, public policy, or a related field preferred

What you’ll get out of it:

• Real-world projects with real transportation customers
• Full immersion into aviation, rail, and transit operations
• Personalized mentorship from transportation and technology experts
• Exposure to government innovation and contracting processes
• Build skills that translate directly to future career opportunities

Company Profile:

Volanno is a Woman Owned Small Business based in Washington, DC. Volanno is 100% focused on transportation customers with enterprise level, practical, proven solutions to complex problems in the areas of software development, data analytics, and program management. 

Volanno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, social or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Volanno will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.