This summer, ASRC Federal welcomed 20 students from universities across the country to its third annual Summer Technology Readiness Intern Development Experience (STRIDE) Program, designed to cultivate the company’s next generation of entry-level technology and information systems talent.
Over the course of 10 weeks, students explored how their academic studies in engineering, IT and software development could be applied to mission-critical work in the government sector. The program included hands-on experience and guidance from both a manager and a mentor, professional development sessions and career advice from company leaders.
Read why the work of each intern matters and the impact they made this summer.
“We had an incredibly bright and collaborative group of students who were eager to learn this year,” said Eric Velte, ASRC Federal Chief Technology Officer. “They excelled throughout the program, demonstrating a passion for innovation and contributing to project goals.”
The interns attended ASRC Federal’s annual Tech Summit earlier this month, immersing themselves in solutions for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies and gaining a deeper insight into the company’s technical capabilities. The STRIDE graduation ceremony, held in conjunction with the Summit, honored the interns’ accomplishments and included video presentations of their summer projects. View STRIDE Capstone Project videos from interns Ashlyn Redding (engineering) and Emmanuella Ogwo (software development).
“We’re excited to have some of these students already join us after STRIDE graduation, and that others intend to come aboard after completing their degrees,’’ said Kim Davis, vice president, Technical Knowledge and Talent Development, who leads the STRIDE program. “We look forward to their continued impact in support of our customers’ missions.”
In recognition of its STRIDE program, ASRC Federal was named one of Virginia’s leading employers for interns in 2025. The award, presented by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, celebrates organizations that demonstrate commitment to internship programs and workforce development.
