Week of 01.04.16

The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program – Summer 2016

Tracy Himmel Isham Government, Internships 0 Comment

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.  The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

The application for the Summer 2016 White House Internship Program is open.

To apply for the White House Internship Program, please see Apply Here. For application deadlines and program dates, please see Internship Timeline and FAQs. Below is a timeline that might be handy for identifying when application deadlines are due. For Summer 2016 internships, the deadline for applying is January 15, 2016. Don’t wait to the last minute, come into CCI for our QQ and have a PCA review your application and resume.

WHIP Timeline

For an exhaustive list of White House Offices and Departments where interns work, see HERE and for a list of FAQs about how to write the application, see HERE.

New Graduate Options in Energy Systems & Environmental Policy

Tracy Himmel Isham Environmental, Graduate School 0 Comment

From Carnegie Mellon University:

In your career, do you want to affect change by addressing questions like these:

  • How do we move from energy systems that are based on fossil-fuel to renewable systems?
  • In a world where demands for energy continue to increase, how can we provide cost-effective solutions that keep our environment healthy?
  • What combination of technologies and policies will be effective, efficient and economical?
  • Which incentives will encourage governments to enact policies that reduce emissions, utilize new and sustainable sources of energy and generate economic value?

If these are issues you want to address Read more

Apply for Amazing Global Health Jobs

Tracy Himmel Isham Global Health, Internships, NGOs/Intl. Development 0 Comment

USAID_Global Health

Less than two weeks remain to apply to 2016 Summer Internships (deadline is Monday, January 18, 2016, 5 pm EST) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)! This premier Internship program advances the careers of emerging global health leaders, placing them alongside top experts and helping them take the next professional steps. Interns deliver high-quality technical support for international projects, and have special opportunities for career-building and networking. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. There are only a few steps to submit an application, and you do NOT need letters of recommendation. See our application checklist for details.

Most of the jobs currently listed are for post-bachelor’s, however, after reviewing all 26 listed I found one that a qualified Senior could apply for: Population & Reproductive Health Communications Intern (Search: INT-P5-027). Another cool service USAID offers, is doing an informational interview with someone in USAID who could review your resume, even if you haven’t applied for one of their internships yet. This is your chance to ask questions about how to prepare yourself for a successful global health career, what qualities health employers are looking for, and any other related issues. Check out how to set up an appointment HERE.

Internship Facts
Applications close: Monday, January 18, 2016, 5 pm EST
Pay: Based on level of education, and specified in the job descriptions
Duration: 12-weeks
Location: Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
Eligibility:  Positions are available at master’s, bachelor’s, and doctoral levels.  Internships are open to current students and recent graduates (within 12 months of master’s/PhD, or 24 months of BA/BS).
You must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident to apply.

Please address questions to ghfprecruitment[at]ghfp.net.