This year's FuelAL: River Region cohort includes 33 college interns representing 22 employers and 19 colleges and universities from across Alabama and beyond. Throughout the summer, participants will engage in professional development opportunities, networking events, leadership experiences, and community engagement activities designed to help them build meaningful connections, expand their professional networks, and deepen their understanding of the River Region.
During Welcome Night, interns had the opportunity to meet fellow participants and learn more about the experiences awaiting them throughout the summer. The event also introduced participants to the mission of FuelAL and the many ways they can become engaged in the community during their internship experience.
FuelAL is made possible through a partnership between the Montgomery Regional Chamber and Innovate Alabama as part of a statewide initiative focused on attracting, developing, and retaining college talent across Alabama. By connecting students with employers and communities, the program helps strengthen Alabama's workforce pipeline while showcasing the career opportunities and quality of life available throughout the state.
More than an internship program, FuelAL serves as a talent retention and workforce development initiative that encourages students to build lasting connections within the communities where they work. Through intentional engagement with local businesses, young professionals, and community leaders, participants gain valuable insight into the industries, opportunities, and relationships that make the River Region a great place to live, work, and build a career.
Participating Employers
The Montgomery Regional Chamber is proud to partner with employers and organizations committed to investing in the next generation of talent. Participating employers for the 2026 FuelAL: River Region program include:
- Alabama Department of Revenue
- Alabama Power
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival
- ALFA Companies
- Business Council of Alabama
- Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
- Faulkner Law
- Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
- Hawthorne Atchison & Riddle, LLC
- Hensel Phelps
- Hillview Terrace Nursing Home
- Made in Alabama
- Montgomery County Commission
- Montgomery County Courthouse – Judge J.R. Gaines
- Montgomery Public Schools
- Office of Governor Kay Ivey
- Prattville YMCA
- Rehab Select at Hillview Terrace
- Transformation Montgomery
Together, these organizations represent a diverse cross-section of industries, including government, healthcare, education, law, engineering, construction, utilities, nonprofit leadership, and economic development, demonstrating the River Region's collective commitment to developing and retaining the next generation of workforce talent. Through their investment in student interns, these employers are helping create meaningful career pathways while strengthening the future workforce and economic vitality of our region.
The Montgomery Regional Chamber looks forward to supporting this talented group of interns as they explore career opportunities, build professional relationships, and experience all that the River Region has to offer throughout the summer.
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