Summer Internship with Federal Agency (all majors welcome)
Our nation’s current and future challenges make it imperative that government identify, recruit and retain the next generation of public servants. With just under 7% of the full-time federal workforce, under the age of 30, executive branch agencies need young talent to apply their educational training and professional skills to make a difference in society.
The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is recruiting young talent to join the federal workforce in internships with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation. The program places students with critically needed skills into paid internships and aims to develop a diverse pool of young talent for these agencies.
Apply here: https://gogovernment.org/fellowship/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/
Program Benefits
Selected participants in the program will receive:
• A 10-12 week summer internship with Department of Commerce or Department of Transportation
• $4,000 per student to cover stipend and other expenses.
• Professional development sessions designed to develop participants as public service leaders
• Networking and mentorship events with leaders across the federal government
Apply here: https://gogovernment.org/fellowship/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates must be:
• U.S. citizens at the time of application submission.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate program. Undergraduates must be current second-year students/sophomores and above. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Interested in at least one of the following career tracks:
- Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields.
- STEM and Innovation. May include positions in the fields of science and health, technology, engineering and math, potentially with a focus in entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Government Contracting and Acquisition. May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business.
- Liberal Arts. May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences.
Are all internship opportunities based in the Washington, D.C., area?
Internship assignments will be available in Washington, D.C. and virtually. Placement location varies by agency and role. You do not have to relocate to Washington, DC to participate.
Who are the participating agencies?
The participating agencies for the Futures Leaders in Public Service Internship Program are the Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation. Additional agencies may be added for summer 2023.
Application Timeline:
• November 27, 2022: All completed applications must be submitted.
• January–February 2023: Virtual interviews conducted.
• February–March 2023: Selected fellows will be notified of placement.
• March 2023: Background check process begins.
• April 2023: Virtual orientation.
• June 5, 2023: Internship begins.
• August 2023: Internship ends August 11–25 (internships run 10–12 weeks, based on what is agreed upon with each intern’s host office and supervisor).
Apply here: https://gogovernment.org/fellowship/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/
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