Research and Policy Analysis – Summer Internship at Forbes Tate Partners
Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a bipartisan, full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in government relations, grassroots advocacy, strategic communications, and business development. Our seasoned team works together closely to consistently meet clients’ needs and expectations. FTP has a proven record of generating positive results for our clients.
Our firm includes a robust research and policy analysis team to complement our government relations and public affairs Partners. Our research team provides clients with legislative research and tracking, help developing Hill and other engagement materials, memos on key hearings and markups, and real-time updates for major events, such as future vote-a-ramas and key election race coverage.
The FTP internship program offers students and recent graduates substantive, practical, and hands-on experience working at the nexus between the public and private sectors on some of the biggest policy issues facing our country. Working closely with staff, interns will utilize their deep understanding of the legislative process and their analytical, research, and writing skills to support the firm’s bipartisan professionals across a wide range of topic areas included technology, agriculture, telecommunications, and more.
Apply HERE in Handshake
Max Kampelman Policy Fellow at Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Policy fellows will work in political and military affairs, economic and environmental matters, or respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, based on their areas of interest, expertise, and needs of the Commission.
Under the direction of commission policy advisors, policy fellows research policies and trends relating to international military, economic, and human rights commitments throughout the 57-country OSCE region; assist staff advisors with hearings, briefings, congressional delegations, legislation, and publications; attend congressional hearings, panels, and events; and perform administrative duties.
Each fellow is expected to write at least one article for potential publication on the commission website during his or her fellowship period.
The Kampelman Fellowship program is open to recent undergraduates, current graduate students, and undergraduate students with previous internship experience.
All Kampelman Fellowship candidates should have a keen interest in learning more about international affairs, the inner workings of Congress, and the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in the realm of foreign policy. Proficiency in a second OSCE language is an asset.
Apply HERE in Handshake.
Come meet FOUR inspiring alumni at the CCI Field Guide April 7-8 – Open to ALL students in ALL fields of study!
While these alumni may have majored in religion, they are all working in a variety of professional fields that will be of interest to students. They will be joining us to discuss their career paths and how their major made an impact on their careers after Middlebury.
They can help you answer the question, “What can I do with my liberal arts major or degree?”
The Religion Field Guide will feature an alumni panel and one-on-one chats. At these events, you will have the chance to connect with alumni, faculty, and other students.
Thursday, April 7
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Hillcrest 103
Click here to RSVP!
Friday, April 8
One-on-one chats with alumni – to sign up, click the links below.
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (unless otherwise stated below)
Location: Kitchel House and virtual
Confirmed panelists include:
Marie Clouquer ‘08.5 – Clinical Social Worker at McLean Hospital
Sign up for a one-on-one chat with Marie (9 am-noon in Kitchel House on Friday, 4/8)
Connect with Marie on Midd2Midd.
Sarah Elkhayat ‘10, Learning Specialist and Diversity and Equity Coordinator at The Packer Collegiate Institute
Sign up for a one-on-one chat with Sarah (9 am-noon on Friday, 4/8 – Virtual)
Matthew Weinert-Stein ‘14 – Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant at ZS Associates
Sign up for a one-on-one chat with Matt (9 am-noon on Friday, 4/8 – Virtual)
Connect with Matthew on Midd2Midd.
Kai Wiggins ‘16.5 – Law student/Policy Analyst at Stanford University
Sign up for a one-on-one chat with Kai (10 am-noon on Friday, 4/8 – Virtual)
CCI Internship Funding Deadline (April 10) AND upcoming application deadlines for some great funded internships
Planning to participate in an unpaid internship this summer? Sunday, April 10 is the deadline to apply for CCI’s internship funding grants!
- CCI has $3500 or $1000 competitive internship grants.
- April 10 – one and only deadline to apply for internship grants.
- Details, eligibility, FAQs, and forms: go/summerfunding.
- Must have a secured internship and a CCI-approved resume to apply for funding.
- Visit the Peer Career Advisors (PCA) for resume approvals no later than April 1!
Still searching for a summer internship? The Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) can help!
- Many great CCI-Sponsored and MiddWorks for Vermont Internships that come with guaranteed funding will expire on March 27 and later – apply now! Internships in all interest areas.
- Handshake has over 4200 additional paid and unpaid internships! CCI Advisors or Peer Career Advisors can help you find those that match your interests.
- Visit CCI’s Find an Internship page for additional tips on finding or creating an internship.
- Watch the recorded Find and Fund Your Summer Internship information session.
- More internships and info on CCI’s Career Path Pages (see News and Top Resources tabs).
What else should I know?
- Drop into Quick Questions by April 1 to have your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor (PCA), a requirement for funding.
- Visit go/Handshake and click on “Career Center” to schedule an appointment with a Career and Internship Advisor in your area of interest.
- MiddCORE Intern Lab is accepting applications from students applying for CCI funding or CCI-sponsored internships. This professional development series comes with an additional $500 professional development award upon completion of the series. Two deadlines: April 3 or 17. Apply Now!
Diverse Voices in Global Affairs – event on March 31
The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs has organized this event. Thursday, March 31 at 6:45. Please see the details below and make sure to RSVP if you’re interested.
Yes, you can still be on social media and get security clearance
“According to a recent Washingtonian article, the CIA doesn’t care if Gen Zers are all over social media. The agency debunks the myth that social media disqualifies young talent from being recruited—instead, having social media is encouraged, as an online presence is normal.
Many agencies require background checks before official offers of employment are given. View the forms for background checks on the Office of Personnel Management’s website. Gathering your information in advance can help you complete these forms faster. For additional tips and tricks on the security clearance process, visit the GoGovernment.org website.”
DC Week: virtual employer visits over spring break
The career center at the graduate school at MIIS has generously invited undergrad students to listen in to virtual information sessions during the week of March 21. This is during spring break, but you can log in from where ever you are. There are 20+ events scheduled. Check out the list here in Handshake.
Select employers include:
- Dexis Consulting Group
- National Counterterrorism Center
- USAID
- World Bank
- Congressional Research Service
- World Wildlife Fund
Special note: if you do take advantage of these opportunities and sign up, please take the commitment seriously and make sure you show up at the Zoom meeting, dress professionally, listen and learn and be ready to ask prepared questions if appropriate.
CNS Young Women in Nonproliferation Initiative mentorship program
Established in 2018, the CNS Young Women in Nonproliferation Initiative encourages undergraduate women to consider careers in WMD nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament. As part of this initiative, we offer a mentorship program where you can work directly with leading experts in the field.
As part of this program, you can expect to:
- Have regular conversations with your mentors;
- Identify and pursue goals related to your area of professional interest with guidance from your mentors;
- Participate in career-oriented discussions with experts from a variety of sectors within the WMD policy space (government, NGO, the private sector, etc.);
- Take part in skills-building workshops; and
- Build your peer and professional networks.
The program is open to undergraduate women from any major, and no prior professional experience in the field is required to participate.
On Friday, March 25th at 12:00-1:15 PM Eastern, we will be holding a virtual information session where you can hear more about the mentorship program and learn about different career paths from senior experts. If you think this program might be of interest to you, please use the link below to register for this event here
(We do hope to record this event in case you are not able to attend synchronously.)
If you decide you would like to apply for the mentorship program, please fill out the Google form at this link by April 3rd: https://forms.gle/mu5QGaU4oE3dgeac7
Women in Foreign Policy event on March 24
As we celebrate Women’s History throughout March, we celebrate the accomplishments of female leaders at the U.S. Department of State, based domestically and abroad. Please join us for a panel discussion focused on Women in Foreign Policy on Thursday, March 24 at 6 pm ET. You will meet: * Jameela Raja Akbari- Director of the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations * Karin Sullivan- Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Global Talent Management * Dorothy Ngutter- U.S. Consul General, in Merida, Mexico * Jennifer Archibeque- Assistant Director, Honolulu, Hawaii Passport Agency These remarkable women pursued Department careers full of adventure, intellectual challenges, and personal and professional development throughout the world. Tune in to hear about their experiences and learn more about the several career opportunities that the Department of State offers. Please register for the event: https://tinyurl.com/y7us98kg |
Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals
Calling on young change-makers: the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth is looking for the next generation of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)!
About the ‘Young Leaders for the SDGs’ Flagship Initiative:
On a biennial basis, 17 outstanding young leaders from across various sectors are recognized for their agency, courage and ingenuity in finding lasting solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Throughout the two-year term, these Young Leaders will engage young people for the 2030 Agenda, not only through their existing initiatives, platforms and networks but through advocacy opportunities with the United Nations and its partners.
Becoming a Young Leader is a title of recognition from the United Nations for young people who are excelling in their contributions to helping deliver on the SDGs in their communities.
Learn more about our former classes of Young Leaders for the SDGs: 2016 Class, 2018 Class, 2020 Class.
Applications for the 2022 Class are now open and will close on 31 March 2022! Young people from all over the world between the ages of 15 and 29 years are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are selected based on the following criteria:
- Leadership – Ability to influence and motivate others
- Innovation – Uniqueness and ingenuity
- Scalability – Potential to benefit others beyond their current scope of impact
- Impact – Measurable outcomes directly linked to their work
- Presentation – Inspire and motivate others through storytelling