Future Leaders in Public Service: Partnership for Public Service PAID Internship

 Future Leaders in Public Service: Partnership for Public Service PAID Internship

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program (PAID)

Operated by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is recruiting young talent to join the federal workforce in support of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce. The program places students with critically needed skills into paid internships and aims to develop a diverse pool of young  talent for these agencies.  

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31

Selected participants in the program will receive:

• A 10-12 week summer internship with a federal agency.
• $4,000 per student to cover stipend and other expenses.
• Professional development sessions, including an orientation and networking events throughout the summer.

Eligibility

In order 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.  Winter 2021 and Spring 2022 graduates may also apply.
• GPA of at least 2.5.
• Interested in at least one of the following career tracks:
  • Mission support. Ideal for students with backgrounds in finance, human resources and information technology.
  • Government contracting and acquisitions. Ideal for students focusing on federal contracting and acquisitions, or pursuing a business degree in subjects like finance.
  • STEM and innovation.  Ideal for students majoring in the fields of science and health, technology, engineering, math, or interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Public policy and administration. Ideal for students interested in public policy and administration.
• Liberal arts. Ideal for students studying communications, arts, humanities and social sciences.

Summer 2022 Timeline

• October 18, 2021: Applications for the summer 2022 cohort open.
• January 31, 2022: All completed applications must be submitted.
• February 15-March 15, 2022: Virtual interviews conducted.
• March 27-31, 2022: Selected fellows will be notified of placement.
• May 2022: Internship begins.
• Early August 2022: Internship ends.