Kinetic Potential’s Summer Internship Program: Powering the Talent Supply Chain Through Project Leadership and AI Innovation

This summer, Kinetic Potential activated its talent supply chain model through a dual-cohort internship program designed to cultivate emerging professionals across the project management and AI innovation spectrum. Junior interns—high school students supported by the Department of Social Services, Prince George’s County, and Career Team—were guided through a structured project management track. Senior interns—college students and recent graduates from Towson University, University of Maryland, and University of Bridgeport—led AI-driven initiatives that directly supported KP’s national operations.

This two-track model reflects KP’s mission: to scale service delivery through disciplined project execution and technology-enabled efficiency, while preparing the next generation of professionals to lead with confidence and purpose.

🧩 A Talent Supply Chain in Action

KP’s internship program is more than a summer experience—it’s a strategic deployment of its talent pipeline framework. By aligning community stakeholders, educational institutions, and operational needs, KP creates a seamless pathway for young professionals to gain real-world experience, build technical and leadership skills, and contribute meaningfully to national service delivery.

This year’s success was made possible through the collective efforts of:

• Department of Social Services
• Prince George’s County Youth Program
• Career Team
• Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP) supporting college interns from:
  • Towson University
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Bridgeport

Together, these partners helped KP deliver a high-impact experience that not only prepared interns for future careers but also strengthened the regional workforce ecosystem.

👩‍🏫 Junior Interns: Building Project Management Foundations

Junior interns gained hands-on experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Through mentorship and real client engagements, they developed the skills and mindset needed to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.

Brionna W.

“My mentor was really helpful because they took time to explain all the important details about the program… I'm most excited about cybersecurity because it involves protecting computers and networks from hackers and cyber attacks.”

Jessica E.

“The mentors I worked with really helped me succeed… I learned new ways to edit videos and photos, which made me especially happy because editing is already one of my favorite hobbies.”

Latrell S.

“My mentor was really supportive… Learning how to write professional emails and do good research will be really useful in school and in any future job I have.”

🤖 Senior Interns: Leading AI-Driven Innovation

Senior interns were entrusted with high-impact AI projects that advanced KP’s operational capacity. From chatbot development to onboarding automation, these interns applied cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges.

Phanindra T.

“My mentor gave me the freedom to own large parts of the AI chatbot and voice support project… Designing and building a full-stack AI chatbot gave me a deep understanding of user experience, API design, and scalable architecture.”

Shivani

“I gained practical experience in documentation development, onboarding flow design, and feature mapping… This internship guided me toward roles where I can bridge product requirements with technical execution.”

Sowmya S.

“I now feel more confident pursuing roles in IT consulting, digital workplace transformation, or front-end solution development… Learning SharePoint site development and role-based access control helped me understand both technical and user experience aspects.”

🤝 Collective Impact, Future-Ready Talent

This summer’s program exemplifies what’s possible when community partners, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations collaborate to build a future-ready workforce. KP’s talent supply chain model doesn’t just prepare interns—it activates them as contributors to real-world outcomes.

“This internship helped me think about my future job… I got real experience with remote work and learned what it’s like to have a job where you work from home.” — Jessica E.

“This internship solidified my passion for building impactful AI systems… It gave me the confidence to lead technical initiatives.” — Phanindra T.

KP extends its deepest thanks to all partners who made this summer possible. Together, we’re not just training talent—we’re transforming communities, scaling innovation, and building the next generation of leaders.