Greater Washington Internship Coalition

Location(s) of Internships: Washington, DC

Number of Positions for the Program:  9

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.): The program is open to United States citizens (or permanent residents) with an declared academic major, concentration, or discipline related to the internship (i.e. someone applying for a history internship, must be a history major, etc.). Must be enrolled as an undergraduate Junior, Senior, or equivalent in a degree granting program, at an accredited institution (*Just-graduated seniors are eligible to apply, provided their undergraduate graduation date was 6 months before the program start date.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Graduate students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Period:  Fall 2011: Spring 2011 (Deadline: July 8, 2011). Spring 2012: Fall 2011. Summer 2012: Winter 2012

Internship Period:  Fall 2011: September-December. Spring 2012: January-May. Summer 2012: June-August - Please note that the exact start and end dates of fellowships may vary depending upon a team's needs and an applicant's availability within the given terms. We will work with individuals based on academci or work-related reasons.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship - Yes

• Unpaid Internship - No

• Housing - No

• Travel Accommodations - No

• Course Credit - No

Location(s) of Internships:  Washington, DC and nation-wide opoprtunities

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  N/A

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• US Citizenship or legal permanent resident status. Be at least 17 years of age. Have a high school or GED. You must be passionate about social issues, interested in working with a diverse group of people, and ardent about developing your full leadership potential.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Public Allies is a full-time commitment that requires more than 40 hours per week; applicants are discouraged from enrolling in school or working other jobs during the apprenticeship period.

Application Period: Two deadlines for 2011: April 1st and May 15th. Please visit the website to view the deadline for 2012.

Internship Period: 10-month program.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship -Yes; a monthly stipend of $1,300 to $1,800.       

• Unpaid Internship - No.

• Housing - No    

• Travel Accommodations - No.          

• Course Credit – No.

• Other: Receive health care, child care, student loan deferment, and post-service education award of $5,500. Rigorous leadership development curriculum delivered by community leaders, practitioners and educators including: intensive weekly skill training and leadership development seminars; critical feedback, reflection, and personal coaching toward individual performance and professional goals; community building and team projects with a diverse cohort of peers; presentations of learning at the end of the year to demonstrate how each Public Ally met the learning outcomes of the program.

Location(s) of Internships:  Washington, DC

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  N/A

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• Apprenticeship is only for second-year graduate students enrolled in the Carnegie Mellon University�s Master of Science in Public Policy and Management

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Outside students are NOT accepted into the program

Application Period: N/A

Internship Period: 8 months - equivalent to two semesters.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship -Yes, with a few exceptions.       

• Unpaid Internship -

• Housing -                                                            

• Travel Accommodations -          

• Course Credit – Yes; this apprenticeship is part of an masters' degree study program.

• Other: The 32-hour work week also dedicate time for two evening and one full day of required coursework. Classes focus on current policy issues, as well as approaches, models, and methods used in policy analysis.

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  15+

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• Students must be currently enrolled full time working towards their undergraduate degree; graduating students in May/June are not eligible for the Summer session. High academic achievement preferred (3.0 GPA or above). Strong analytical and writing skills. Active participation in public and/or community service activities. US citizenship or legal permanent residency.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): 3.0 GPA; Full-time Student; U.S. citizen.

Application Period: Summer - June 4-July 30. Fall: August 27 - November 19

Internship Period: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship - Yes; stipend provided for all semesters.       

• Unpaid Internship -

• Housing -                                                            

• Travel Accommodations - Yes; domestic round-trip expenses covered to Washington, DC          

• Course Credit – Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their college or university for participating in the program.

• Other: Leadership training, networking, and more. Congressional Office Internship Placement.

Location(s) of Internships: Nation-wide

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  Varies, approximately 130 qualified students are entered into our database each year. Between 30-50 students receive internship opportunities.

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.): Be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student. Have an apparent or non-apparent disability. Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business field. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities majoring in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, and some Business fields.

Application Period: From September to March; BUT deadline for NASA applicants is January 15

Internship Period:  May - August; Internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, 40 hours per week.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship - Yes       

• Unpaid Internship - No

• Housing - Assistance.                                                           

• Travel Accommodations - Yes         

• Course Credit –

• Other: paid, competitive opportunities, mentors, travel stipend, assistance in finding appropriate job, housing, and transportation accommodations for a disability, if needed.

Location(s) of Internships:  Nationwide opportunities in federal and private sectors

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  Varies; for 2011, over 2200 candidates were entered into the database and the average placement rate is between 25% and 27%

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• Have a disability

• be a United States citizen

• be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning on a substantially full-time basis (unless the severity of the disability precludes the student from taking a substantially full-time load) to seek a degree OR

• be enrolled in such an institution as a degree-seeking student taking less than a substantially full-time load in the enrollment period immediately prior to graduation OR

• have graduated from such an institution within the past year

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): N/A

Application Period: From January to February

Internship Period: Year round opportunities, however primarily over the summer

Internship Provides: Paid positions unless otherwise noted

Location(s) of Internships: The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  Approximately 60 per year

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.): Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates (within two years of graduation) who are interested in beginning careers in performing arts management and/or arts education.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Performing arts management and/or arts education concentration.

Application Period: Email to find out.

Internship Period:  The Winter/Spring semester is from January to May. The Summer Semester is from May to August.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship - Yes       

• Unpaid Internship - No

• Housing - No                                                            

• Travel Accommodations - No         

• Course Credit – Yes

• Other: N/A

Location(s) of Internships: Washington, DC

Number of Fellowship Positions for the Program:  20

Fellowship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.): We seek extraordinary undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates with a commitment to public service; strong written and oral communication; analytical thinking; and an ability to work well in teams.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): There is no single academic major or background we prefer over another - if you share our passion and are committed to developing your skills while gaining valuable experience, we want to hear from you! Before applying, carefully read the team descriptions and fellowship position to determine which position(s) you are best qualified for and most interested in pursuing. While each fellowship positions requires a commitment to public service, please keep in mind that the fellowship positions descriptions detail the skills and competencies necessary for each particular position.

Application Period:  Fall 2011: Spring 2011 (Deadline: July 8, 2011). Spring 2012, Summer 2012: Winter 2012

Internship Period:  Fall 2011: September-December. Spring 2012: January-May. Summer 2012: June-August - Please note that the exact start and end dates of fellowships may vary depending upon a team's needs and an applicant's availability within the given terms. We will work with individuals based on academic or work-related reasons.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Fellowship - Yes ($1000 with undergraduate or graduate degree, $800 without)

• Unpaid Fellowship - No

• Housing - No

• Travel Accommodations - No

• Course Credit - No

Location(s) of Internships: Cultural Arts Organizations in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  5 to 10 per year

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.): Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25; have a documented disability or chronic illness; and demonstrate an interest in the arts. Additional job qualifications vary by placement.  Please contact the Kennedy Center Accessibility Program for more information

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): N/A

Application Period: Varies

Internship Period:  Start and end dates of internships vary by placement. Internships are a minimum of eight weeks at 10 to 40 hours per week.

Internship Provides:

• Paid Internship -  Yes     

• Unpaid Internship -

• Housing -                                                            

• Travel Accommodations -             

• Course Credit –

• Other:

Location(s) of Internships:  Opportunities in federal agencies

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  Varies

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• Eligibility varies for SCEP, STEP, and PMF:

• The Student Temporary Employment Program STEP provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school.

• The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) provides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals.

• The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) is a two-year training and development fellowship program. If you will meet all graduate degree requirements (even though you have not necessarily graduated), including the completion or successful defense of any required thesis or dissertation (as required), between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011, you are eligible to apply in the fall of 2010, for the PMF Class of 2011.

• Students may visit the website to find more information or contact their school guidance office, career planning and placement office, teachers, or Federal agency employment office where they are interested in working. They may also visit these OPM websites at: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm and http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX04020.asp for additional information.

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Federal agencies fill jobs two ways, competitively and non-competitively. Individuals with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either way. Individuals who are selected for jobs must meet the qualification requirements for the jobs and be able to perform the essential duties of the jobs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Period: Please visit the website.

Internship Period: Year-round opportunities

Internship Provides: Paid and unpaid internships/temporary employment

Location(s) of Internships:  The White House, Executive Office of the President

Number of Interns Accepted into the Program:  Varies; between 80 and 100 per session

Internship Requirements: (i.e. specific grade level, course requirements, etc.):

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens

• Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship

• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) OR

• Applicants must be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty anytime over the past two years

• Applicants must have graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate school

Other Preferred Qualifications (i.e. GPA, major, or open to all, etc.): Selection as a White House Intern is based on the following criteria - A commitment to public service; demonstrated leadership in the community; and a commitment to the mission of the Obama Administration. The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates your qualifications, character, and commitment to public service. A completed application includes two essay questions, three letters of recommendation, and a resume.

Application Period: From May 9, 2010 to Septmber 11, 2011 for the Spring 2012 session

Internship Period: Year round opportunities - Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Internship Provides: Unpaid internships