
Procurement professionals, your time to shine has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce TWO new awards recognizing innovation, leadership, and excellence in procurement. These awards celebrate the changemakers pushing the industry forward—could you be one of them?
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Procurement Impact Award
The Procurement Impact Award honors collaborative state procurement initiatives that demonstrate significant public value and align with high-priority projects identified by the Governor’s office, with recognition from NASCA and NGA.

Academic Collaboration Award
This award honors exceptional partnerships between state agencies and higher education institutions that foster talent development, inspire future public servants, and strengthen pathways to public sector careers.
Looking for a paid internship this summer? Interested in the public sector? Want to see a new city?

Check out NASPO’s internship opportunities with the state purchasing offices around the country!
You can find each of the following positions and apply once you join NASPO Student Membership. All positions are paid and may offer housing stipends for the duration of the internship.
Open Intern Opportunities
- State of Kansas Public Procurement Contracts Intern (Topeka, KS)
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State of New York Public Procurement Intern (Albany, NY)
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US Territory Virgin Islands Public Procurement Intern (Charlotte Amalie, VI)
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State of Maryland Policy Public Procurement Compliance Intern (Annapolis, MD)
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State of South Carolina Public Procurement Intern (Columbia, SC)
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State of North Carolina Public Procurement Strategic Sourcing Intern (Raleigh, NC)
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State of California Supply Chain Management Intern (West Sacramento, CA)
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State of Idaho Public Procurement Intern (Boise, ID)
Instructions
- Apply for NASPO Student Membership
- Review all job postings carefully within the student membership network.
- Apply directly to the State point contact person(s) that you are interested within the posting and provide all necessary documentation required within the description.
The NASPO Internship Experience Mini-Series Episode 1
Are you curious about why some people choose to participate in NASPO Internship Programs?
Do you want to know what they can gain from the experience?
Then you have come to the right place! We have gathered stories from students and State Members who have worked in various offices in Public Procurement.
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