Virtual Student Federal Service program opening this summer
The Virtual Student Federal Service connects the talents of U.S. citizen college students with the needs of federal agencies. Since 2009, more than 10,000 remote interns have advanced the work of the federal government. The time commitment is about 10 hours per week during the school year. There are opportunities for all, from data visualization to political analysis. Internships are unpaid.
U.S. citizen high school graduates, from rising college freshmen through Ph.D. students, who are enrolled at least half-time (as defined by the school) in college during their application and participation are eligible. Because the program is virtual, students can intern from anywhere.
Students apply between July 1 and July 28 and may apply for up to three internships. Internships begin in September and run for the duration of the academic year.
Stay tuned for more info later this spring!
Best Places to Work in Government – new rankings
The annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings, produced by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group, measure employee engagement and satisfaction government-wide and at individual departments, agencies and subcomponents.
The rankings and accompanying data provide a means of holding federal leaders accountable for the health of their organizations, shining the spotlight on agencies that are successfully engaging employees as well as on those that are falling short.
The data provides leaders with a roadmap to better manage our government’s most important asset—its employees. Best-in-class private sector organizations understand that increased employee engagement and satisfaction lead to better performance and outcomes, and federal leaders need to follow suit by placing greater emphasis on improving the workforce and the workplace culture.
Check it all out here: https://bestplacestowork.org
Make sure your voice is heard
Every two years, the college participates in the Enrolled Student Survey focusing on the college experiences of students. This is a national survey that is distributed to students in some of our peer institutions across the country. We invite you to participate and complete the survey as candidly as possible. Your responses are anonymous and will not be linked back to you. Your responses can greatly help us in enhancing many of Middlebury’s current programs, services, and initiatives and provide valuable information around possible gaps in support and critical student needs. The survey is voluntary and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. You may answer as few or as many questions as you wish.
Since the survey link is personalized to you you can find the survey link in a message sent directly to you on 4/20/23 with the subject line Reminder: Tell us about your Middlebury experience.
The survey is made up of several short sections followed by some demographic questions. The first section asks you to evaluate Middlebury. You’re then ask about various aspects of your experiences here—about your interactions with faculty and advisors, about how much you’ve learned, and about some of your experiences in and out of the classroom as a student and as a member of the campus community. Your answers are very important to us — students collective response provides the foundation for important institutional decisions on ways to improve in the years to come.
Remember your responses will be completely confidential, so please be candid. Survey results will not be reported in any form that would identify an individual. Your participation is very important and greatly appreciated!
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Fall 2023 Global Leaders program
Undergraduates gain educational and hands-on experience with paid, semester-long internships. Students from around the US spend half a semester in the DC offices of a member of Congress followed by an assignment in a corporate partners’ government affairs office.
All majors are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be enrolled at a 4-year college or university or recent college graduate, available to complete the entire program, and able to verify their identity/eligibility to work in the United States. Students also receive a monthly living stipend and housing on Capitol Hill.
Deadline: May 15, 2023 https://chli.org/gl-application/
United Nations Association: USA 2023-2024 Youth Observer Application
The UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN elevates youth voices in the global policy dialogue around international issues. For a one-year term, an American between the ages of 18-25 is selected to engage and connect young people in the U.S. to the work of the United Nations. The Youth Observer travels throughout the United States to discover the issues important to young Americans and participates as a UNA-USA delegate at UN conferences.
UNA-USA’s Youth Observer also attends UN briefings, organizes events, and participates in coalitions to support a strong U.S.-UN partnership. The most critical role of the Youth Observer is to engage young Americans in the work of the UN, empowering them to be active participants to foster a greater global impact.
Learn more and apply here. Deadline soon!
Graduate School in International Affairs? Check out these events
Interested in a specific topic of study or want to learn more about fields within International Affairs? Attend our virtual open houses throughout the months of May and June! Hear from a few schools that offer topic-focused programs in a more intimate setting. Learn what YOU can do with an APSIA degree!
APSIA is the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.
Attend any of the following themed open houses:
- Development and Conflict Resolution – May 10 at 4:00PM ET
- Diplomacy and International Cooperation – May 16 at 4:00PM ET
- Women, Peace, and Security – May 18 at 12:00PM ET
- National Security and Global Threats – May 23 at 2:00PM ET
- Global Communications – May 25 at 4:00PM ET
- Human Rights, Social Justice, and Law – May 31 at 2:00PM ET
- Energy, Sustainability, and Climate – June 6 at 4:00PM ET
- Global Public Health – June 8 at 12:00PM ET
Sign up for any and all of the topics you want to explore! Participants will receive a link 24 hours before the event. Please note: these sessions will not be recorded.
Sign up here.
US Foreign Service Internship Program Info Session on April 25.
USFSIP: U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program Information Session
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET
Considering a paid internship with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service? Join our virtual info session webinar and learn how you can spend two summers in an experiential-learning program designed to expose undergraduate students to U.S. diplomacy and the work of the Department of State.
Established in 2014, this merit- and needs-based opportunity is available to undergraduate sophomore and junior students with a 3.2 GPA or higher, who are available to participate in two consecutive summer internships as rising juniors and seniors.
Foreign Service Officer Test Prep Session
Interested in joining the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer? Join our virtual prep session on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 with subject matter experts who will discuss how one should prepare to take the FSOT assessment.
This event is open to U.S. Citizens who have already signed up to take the FSOT in June via pearsonvue.com/FSOT and those thinking of taking the FSOT in the future. This event will also discuss recent changes to the FSOT.
Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Prep Session
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM ET
For more information about the FSOT, please visit FSO Selection Process – Careers (state.gov).
We hope you will join us for this event!
Best Places to Work in Government – new rankings
The annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings, produced by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group, measure employee engagement and satisfaction government-wide and at individual departments, agencies and subcomponents.
The rankings and accompanying data provide a means of holding federal leaders accountable for the health of their organizations, shining the spotlight on agencies that are successfully engaging employees as well as on those that are falling short.
The data provides leaders with a roadmap to better manage our government’s most important asset—its employees. Best-in-class private sector organizations understand that increased employee engagement and satisfaction lead to better performance and outcomes, and federal leaders need to follow suit by placing greater emphasis on improving the workforce and the workplace culture.
Check it all out here: https://bestplacestowork.org
Federal Defenders of NY – investigative intern with an alum
The intern investigator will work as part of the legal team to represent clients accused of federal crimes. There is no requirement that the intern has prior experience with investigations; training will be provided. Interns should have an interest in and a commitment to social and criminal justice issues. We are looking for students with a passion for working with the underprivileged and the marginalized.
Apply here: https://www.federaldefendersny.org/investigatorintern.
From the alum “It could be a good fit for anyone who wants to get a front-row seat to the federal criminal legal system in New York. We have some interesting trials lined up this summer and the interns will definitely help out on those.”