The Future Leaders in Public Service program is actively recruiting its summer 2023 cohort to join the departments of Commerce or Transportation as paid interns.
We're hosting two virtual information sessions to help you as you consider the Future Leaders in Public Service program. Register for one of the two sessions to hear from program staff and alumni about how you can explore a rewarding career in the federal government.
Register for one of two sessions:
Date: Thursday, Oct. 6
Time: 5-6 p.m. ET
Date: Monday, Nov. 14
Time: 12-1 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
Program Benefits
Selected participants in the program will receive:
- A 10-12 week summer internship at the Department of Commerce or the Department of Transportation.
- $4,000 to cover stipend and other expenses.
- Professional development sessions, including orientation and networking events throughout the summer.
Program Eligibility
To apply to the program, 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.
- Able to demonstrate superior academic achievement and have a GPA above 2.5.
- 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.
Students admitted to the program must successfully complete a background check before beginning the internship in June 2023.