Academy Blog: 2027 Municipal Intern Program Placement Site application opening on October 21, 2026

2026 MIP Group together cheering with the Local Goverment Academy banner to the right of the group.

Interested in hosting a summer intern and growing your organization’s capacity?

Local Government Academy’s Municipal Intern Program is seeking dynamic placement site applicants for Summer 2027! Eligible hosts include municipalities, councils of governments, and municipal authorities across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

In 2026, 100% of Municipal Intern Program Placement Sites

  • Report Municipal and Community Benefit
  • Expect to apply to the program in the future
  • Recommend the program to a colleague

Join us on October 21st at noon for our virtual pre-project application meeting, we will discuss the placement site application process, program expectations, and best practices. Registration is live on the Local Government Academy website or linked below. The 2027 Municipal Intern Program Placement Site project application will open on October 21, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out at [email protected]

Pre application meeting sign up: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/4rPth_s_FwhoS3FMDgJosQ