RESTON, Va., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Plus3 IT Systems, LLC (Plus3 IT) today announced it has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 “Top Employer for Interns” award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). This recognition highlights Virginia companies and organizations that offer exceptional, high-quality, and substantive internship experiences, thereby strengthening Virginia’s workforce pipeline.

The award commends businesses for their commitment to providing meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities. Plus3 IT’s program provides paid internships where students work on real-world technical projects focused on leading edge technologies like cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with support by dedicated mentors from senior technical staff. Interns also obtain security clearances and are offered the opportunity to study and have the AWS cloud practitioner certification exam cost paid for by Plus3 IT.

“Our internship program is a vital part of our talent strategy, providing a pipeline of cleared, certified, and experienced professionals,” said Michelle Lansel, Plus3 IT’s Director, Strategic Initiatives and Innovation. “We are dedicated to equipping the next generation with hands-on, substantive experience in cutting-edge areas like cloud and AI, ensuring they are prepared for the complex challenges facing the Federal Government and the technology industry.”

A statewide reception to recognize award recipients will be held in Richmond on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

About Plus3 IT
Plus3 IT is a privately-owned small disadvantaged business, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. As an expert IT services firm that drives valuable mission impact, Plus3 IT unlocks the power of leading edge technologies through multi-cloud infrastructure, secure guardrails, data management and engineering, and artificial intelligence. For more than ten years, Plus3 IT has been supporting the Federal Government with innovative secure digital solutions.

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