WHIAAPI is pleased to launch the application for its E3! Ambassadors Program for the 2015-2016 year. The E3! Ambassadors Program equips young leaders with the opportunity to work with the federal government to brainstorm and implement their own unique ideas to help improve the overall quality of life for AAPIs across the country in the areas of education, mental health, pathways to public service, and immigration. The 2014 inaugural class of 31 E3! Ambassadors came from 29 different cities and hosted more than 55 events during the 2014-2015 year to educate, engage, and empower their campuses and communities. The deadline to apply is August 9, 2015. Read more.
Application Deadline Extended for Fall 2015 Internship Program
The application deadline for the WHIAAPI Fall 2015 Internship Program has been extended to August 7. Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues and priorities. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders. WHIAAPI Seattle interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through effective outreach and event planning. Read more.
Young AAPI Leaders Convene for the Fifth White House AAPI Youth Forum
On July 9, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE), and the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) hosted the fifth White House AAPI Youth Forum and launched the second year of the Initiative’s E3! Ambassadors youth engagement program. Over 150 young AAPI leaders attended the event, along with leaders in the Administration and community organizations throughout the country. Read more.
Deadline: 16 August 2015 Open to: Journalists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, from Europe and neighboring countries Venue: 20 – 22 October 2015 in Brussels, Belgium
Description
Media freedom in Europe, European Youth Media Days 2015. Innovative, interactive and inspiring to promote dialogue, exchange, learning and networking in media.
Media freedom is one of the cornerstones in the development of democratic societies in Europe and has become a constitutional guarantee in many European states since WWII as well as one of the fundamental rules in modern European Union. However, not all EU Member States score the best in media freedom watch and reports from ONG or human rights watchdogs, and media and journalists’ liberties are an even more delicate issue in several EU neighbouring countries.
Eligibility
The call is open to young journalists aged between 18 and 30 who are citizens or legal residents of a EU Member State or neighbouring country only. The event will be held in English, so a working level of the language is required. Participants applying for the documentary workshop need to demonstrate experience in documentary filmmaking or video-reporting as well as to bring the camera and editing software (the movie has to be finished until December 22, 2015).
Costs
Costs – citizens or legal residents of the EU Members States
Participants’ travel costs (specific conditions apply, more information will be given after you have been selected) will be reimbursed by the European Parliament 1 to 2 weeks after the event, upon submission of all necessary documents (forms for completion and instructions will be sent by the European Parliament prior to the event). The European Parliament will also pay up to 360 Euroslump sum to working journalists (who need to provide a copy of their valid press card or a letter of instruction from their editor stating that they work as a paid journalist) or up to 180 Euroslump sum to journalism students or interns (who need to provide proof (e.g. in the form of a letter) from their university or from the organisation they are interning at) to cover accommodation, meals and local transport. The lump sums will be paid at the same time as the travel reimbursement, 1 to 2 weeks after the event.
Attention: for participants living in Brussels no lump sum or travel cost will be paid.
The young journalists chosen to participate will have to arrange their own accommodation and travel and provide the necessary documents to the European Parliament for reimbursement.
Costs – citizens or legal residents of the EU neighbouring countries [1]
Participants’ travel costs (up to 250 Euros, specific conditions apply, more information will be given after you have been selected) will be reimbursed by the European Youth Press 2 weeks after the event, upon submission of all necessary documents (reimbursement form will be sent by the EYP prior to the event). The European Youth Press will also pay up to 250 Euros in total to team members involved in the project to cover accommodation and meals in Brussels. They need to provide originals of the corresponding documents (receipts, invoices) and EYP reimbursement form. The lump sums will be paid at the same time with the travel reimbursement, 2 weeks after the event. Participants will have to arrange their own travel. European Youth Press will assist with finding the accommodation in Brussels. Team members are responsible to provide the European Youth Press with all necessary documents requested for reimbursement.
Application
Include your CV, motivation letter and the links to two media samples (of any type) by August 16, 23:59 CET.
The Émigré Memorial German Internship Program–German State Parliaments (EMGIP) is a fellowship program that provides U.S. and Canadian students with internships at a German state parliament (Landtag).
Internships afford students an excellent opportunity to gain government work experience, improve their advanced German language skills, and learn about German culture firsthand.
This professional opportunity overseas is ideal for students planning on pursuing careers at a regional level of government in the United States or Canada, or who have an interest in a specific policy issue such as the environment, education, or healthcare.
EMGIP runs three times a year—fall, spring, and early summer—for one to three months, depending on elections, holiday schedules and state offices’ preferences.
Program Benefits
Monthly stipends to ensure a total monthly salary of EUR 670 for U.S. citizens
One- to three-month internship in a German Landtag in target internship field
Health insurance (optional)
Pre-departure orientation mailing
Housing assistance
Work authorization services
Support throughout the program in Germany and the United States
Re-entry information about marketing your experience abroad in the United States
Eligibility Candidates for EMGIP must meet the following eligibility requirements:
U.S. or Canadian citizen
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities before, during and after the program may apply.
18–30 years of age
High-intermediate German skills (oral & written). Candidates must be able and willing to communicate in German and possess good command of professional vocabulary in field.
Minimum of two years of university level studies in a field related to one of the following: international relations, public administration, political science, law, economics, European studies with emphasis on Germany, German or German studies, with a minor in one of the fields listed
Some relevant work experience (e.g. internship, volunteer work, summer job). It is important that a candidate knows how to adjust to a professional environment and how to use theoretical skills in the workplace.
Deadline: 31 August 2015 Open to: Australian and International graduates Scholarship: annual stipend of $25,849, tuition fees, health insurance
Description
The University of South Australia is a globally-focused, locally-engaged institution established on the dual principles of equity and excellence. With more than 33,000 students, the university is South Australia’s largest and has more than 10,000 International students.
The University of South Australia is inviting applications for the President’s Scholarships available for Australian and International students and awarded on the basis of academic merit. Scholarships are available to support students enrolling in areas of research concentration and research strength and are nearly always given to doctorate by research candidates but can be given to masters by research candidates in some cases.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must have a University of South Australia supervisor willing to nominate you for consideration and outstanding academic records, and be a citizen of an overseas country eligible for entry to Australia for the time required to complete the research degree.
Criteria for Australian applicants:
Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to be eligible;
Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the candidate will be studying full-time. In some cases, candidates can apply to receive scholarships on a part-time basis if there are compelling social reasons (eg the need to provide full-time care of children, disabled, sick, injured or elderly). The need to undertake part- or full-time work is not considered a compelling social reason.
Criteria for International applicants:
Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to be eligible;
An awardee must be enrolled on a full-time basis as a candidate for a Masters by Research or PhD at the University of South Australia.
An awardee shall be enrolled as an internal candidate at the University of South Australia.
Scholarship
The UPS scholarship includes a living allowance of at least $25,849 per annum. In addition UPS will cover tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover.
Application
Interested candidates must apply online HERE. In your application you will need to attach electronic copies of documentation, including:
transcripts of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate courses undertaken (even if not completed);
certification of English language proficiency (if relevant);
passport details or evidence of citizenship.
If your application is successful you will need to send your original or certified original documents to:
Graduate Research Centre
City West campus
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Deadline: 27 August 2015 Open to: young leaders from EU, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus with communicative knowledge of English and engagement in a political, civic, social or economic NGO and other institutions Venue: 7 – 11 September 2015 in Nowy Sącz, Poland
Description
Over 350 young leaders from 42 countries meet in Poland to come up with new ideas for the future of Europe. During mutual discussions and workshops new ideas are developed, new inspirations are created and new decisions on taking mutual actions are made. They are meant to generate a change in the future. It is here that future elites acquire their knowledge.
The 10th Economic Forum of Young Leaders takes place between 7th and 11th of September 2015 in Nowy Sącz (south of Poland). The 10th Economic Forum of Young Leaders is the biggest international social and economic meeting of young leaders.
The programme includes panel discussions, lectures, business presentations, thematic workshops focused on the following areas:
international security
the future of Europe and the Euro-Atlantic zone
economic growth
youth enterpreneurship
business management
the leadership and the role and tasks for the young generation in the contemporary world
Eligibility
The minimum criterion is knowledge of English at communicative level and engagement in a political, civic, social or economic NGO or institution/organisation. If candidate meets these standards they assess his/her: experience in work in civic NGOs, political and economic areas and current involvement, additional experience gained in different seminars and courses etc.
Costs
All participants need to pay a participation fee. Participation fee covers accommodation, meals, conference materials, certificate and the participation in all panel discussions, workshops and debates of the 10th Economic Forum of Young Leaders as well as in the 25th Economic Forum in Krynica (Partner’s event). Participation fee is 150 EUR, the organizers do not cover travel cost.
Application
All prospective participants need to be less than 35 years old, speak good English and be active in political, social and economic life in an NGO or other institution/organization. The organizers will also assess prospective participants’ experience in the fields of social, economic and political affairs. Participation in courses, trainings, seminars, affiliation to NGOs will be an asset.
The main aim of the Forum is to gather a diversified group of people from different backgrounds and countries, hence the organizers kindly ask to register only one person per organization. For underrepresented countries and regions the organizers can accept more than one participant per organization.
The deadline for submitting applications is 27 August 2015.
Are you a peacebuilder? Apply to win the Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards
Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? Apply today for the annual Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards.
Peace Direct is launching our third ‘Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders’ awards to showcase the best locally led peacebuilding organisations across the world. Entrants will need to show how they are making communities more peaceful, or breaking the cycle of violence. And there are special prizes for technology and peacebuilding and photography and peace.
A jury of international peacebuilding experts will select the winning entries. To be eligible, your work must fit into the categories:
Women-led peacebuilding
Youth peacebuilding
Environmental peacebuilding
Inter-religious peacebuilding
Arts and peacebuilding
The three winning organisations will receive:
$10,000 prize funding for peacebuilding activities.
Invitation to attend a winners’ event in London.
Promotion of their work online, including on the Insight on Conflict and Peace Direct websites and newsletters.
Alongside the main prize and categories, the organisation that best makes use of technology in their work will receive a scholarship to attend the ‘Build Peace 2016’conference in Zurich, Switzerland, and become a Build Peace Fellow, receiving additional support for their peacebuilding work.
Photography prize
In addition to finding the best examples of local peacebuilders, Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders is looking for photos that illustrate the theme of ‘local peacebuilding’. Prizes worth $1,000 are on offer.
All applications must be received by 15 September 2015. Further details and how to enter can be found at: http://www.peacedirect.org/tp
Are you a peacebuilder? Apply to win the Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards
Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? Apply today for the annual Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards.
Peace Direct is launching our third ‘Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders’ awards to showcase the best locally led peacebuilding organisations across the world. Entrants will need to show how they are making communities more peaceful, or breaking the cycle of violence. And there are special prizes for technology and peacebuilding and photography and peace.
A jury of international peacebuilding experts will select the winning entries. To be eligible, your work must fit into the categories:
Women-led peacebuilding
Youth peacebuilding
Environmental peacebuilding
Inter-religious peacebuilding
Arts and peacebuilding
The three winning organisations will receive:
$10,000 prize funding for peacebuilding activities.
Invitation to attend a winners’ event in London.
Promotion of their work online, including on the Insight on Conflict and Peace Direct websites and newsletters.
Alongside the main prize and categories, the organisation that best makes use of technology in their work will receive a scholarship to attend the ‘Build Peace 2016’conference in Zurich, Switzerland, and become a Build Peace Fellow, receiving additional support for their peacebuilding work.
Photography prize
In addition to finding the best examples of local peacebuilders, Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders is looking for photos that illustrate the theme of ‘local peacebuilding’. Prizes worth $1,000 are on offer.
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders E3! Ambassadors Program Application for 2015-2016 Class
The E3! Ambassadors Program is a youth engagement program that discovers, develops, and defines a new generation of leaders committed to advocating for AAPIs. The E3! Ambassadors Program affords young leaders the opportunity to brainstorm and implement their own unique ideas to help improve the overall quality of life for AAPIs across the country.
In July 2014, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) launched the E3! Ambassadors Program in order to “Educate, Engage, and Empower” young leaders to increase awareness and outreach around the following four issue areas: education,mental health, pathways to public service, and immigration.
E3! Ambassadors work to highlight key federal programs and resources in which AAPIs may be underserved. Selected E3! Ambassadors are encouraged to conduct outreach within their campuses and communities – whether it’s setting up a table to share resources at a campus fair, facilitating a workshop during a conference, or even utilizing social media – with the goal of improving the quality of life and opportunity for young AAPIs.
The 2014 inaugural class of 31 E3! Ambassadors came from 29 different cities and hosted more than 55 events during the 2014-2015 year. Ambassadors hosted youth leadership-focused summits on campus, created panel discussions on a variety of topics, and organized conferences with agencies to target specific issues like bullying, immigration, and mental health. Many ambassadors worked with their Regional Network in order to put on projects that pertained to one of the areas of focus.
E3! Ambassadors also organized watch parties for the Young Leaders Dialogues:
Read on for more background, information, and eligibility rules for the program.
Application
To apply to be an E3! Ambassador, please submit your application to WhiteHouseAAPI@ed.govwith subject link “Application for 2015-2016 E3! Ambassador” no later than August 9, 2015 at 11:59pm ET. Please note that late applications may not be considered.
Applicant Requirements
SECTION 1: Cover Page
Name
School/Year OR Affiliation/Position
Email Address
Phone Number
Address for September 2015 – May 2016 (Please note your address for the duration of the program and indicate whether it’s your school, work, or home address)
SECTION 2: Leadership Statement (200 word limit)
Share why you are interested in this program and what about your background and leadership experiences make you particularity qualified to address the four aforementioned issue areas. Please limit to no more than 200 words.
SECTION 3: Capstone Project (550 word suggested limit)
Please craft an original, innovative plan to increase outreach and awareness within your campus or community around one of the following four issue areas: education, mental health, pathways to public service, and immigration. Proposals should:
Include measurable goals and benchmarks.
Demonstrate the use of marketing techniques such as print, social media, etc.
Provide a foundation upon which future E3! Ambassadors can build.
We may not be able to fully consider plans that exceed 550 words.
Depending on the issue areas you want to focus on, some suggested topicsyou may want to address include the following:
Education: How can E3! Ambassadors spread awareness of education issues such as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), college affordability, and bullying prevention?
Mental Health: How can E3! Ambassadors highlight mental health issues within the AAPI community and ways in which young leaders can support their peers?
Pathways to Public Service: How can E3! Ambassadors promote various opportunities to enter public service through internships, federal jobs, and Presidential appointments?
Immigration: How can E3! Ambassadors raise awareness around the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) enrollment and renewal process and encourage their peers to apply?
Note: We are looking for applicants who are succinct and able to concisely outline their ideas. Given the time constraints for the E3! Ambassadors selection process, we may not be able to consider any application that provides responses that exceed the recommended word limits. Back to top
Eligibility
WHIAAPI invites individuals between the ages of 18 to 30 years old at the time of application, and who reside within the U.S. or territories of the U.S., to apply. Federal employees are ineligible to apply.
E3! Ambassadors are encouraged to commit at least 10 hours a month working on tabling on campus or in community spaces, speaking at events, facilitating workshops, or conducting outreach via print/social media, etc. within their campus or community. E3! Ambassadors will be expected to participate in conference call check-ins every other month, organize quarterly Young Leaders Dialogue watch parties, and lead a capstone project during the duration of the program. They should also expect to report back on their progress before/during the check-ins.
No more than 5 applicants will be selected per federal region:
Region 1/New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont
Region 2/New York-New Jersey: New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico
Region 3/Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, DC
Region 4/Southeast: Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
Region 5/Great Lakes: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Region 6/Southcentral: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
Region 7/Midwest: Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa
Region 8/Rocky Mountain: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Region 9/Northern California, Southwest, and Hawaii: California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Pacific Islands
Region 10/Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho
July 9, 2015 – E3! Ambassadors Program 2015-2016 class application launched at White House AAPI Youth Forum
August 9, 2015 – Application Deadline
August-September 2015 – E3! Ambassadors Announced in White House Blog
September 2015 – E3! Ambassadors Inaugural Call
September-October 2015 – Back to School Events and Focus on Education
November-December 2015 – Focus on Mental Health
January-February 2016 – Focus on Pathways to Public Service
March-April 2016 – Focus on Immigration
May 2016 – Capstones completed
May 2016 – E3! Ambassadors Convening during AAPI Heritage Month in Washington, DC (dependent on available funding)
*Events/dates are subject to change. E3! Ambassadors will also participate in conference call check-ins during the duration of their participation in the program.
Educate, Engage and Empower (40%) – Articulate a plan to increase outreach and awareness around one of the following four issue areas: education, mental health, pathways to public service, or immigration, demonstrating your leadership ability and personal commitment to addressing these issues.
Measurability (20%) – Articulate a plan that includes measurable goals and benchmarks that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness and success of your plan.
Outreach (20%) – Articulate a creative outreach/community engagement plan that will demonstrate your use of different networks and marketing techniques such as print, social media, etc.
Sustainability (20%) – Articulate a plan that is sustainable and provides a foundation upon which future E3! Ambassadors can build.
Up to 50 E3! Ambassadors will be selected (up to 5 from each federal region) and serve for one academic year from September 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. For a list of the federal regions, see Eligibility.
The E3! Program (Challenge) does not include a monetary award.
Selected E3! Ambassadors will be announced in a White House blog in August 2015.
Selected E3! Ambassadors will be invited to convene in-person in Washington, DC or Seattle, WA (dependent on available funding).
E3! Ambassadors will receive a congratulatory letter from WHIAAPI Executive Director Kiran Ahuja and Deputy Director Jason Tengco.
E3! Ambassadors will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with WHIAAPI staff, members of the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs, and Regional Network, as well as other Administration officials.
By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to adhere to the terms below.
Please submit your application via:
Email attachment to WhiteHouseAAPI@ed.gov with subject line “Application for 2015-2016 E3! Ambassador” OR
Mail a hard copy to the following address:White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
RE: E3! Program Application
550 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20202
Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of this notice in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting the WHIAAPI office at (202) 245-6418. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), and need other assistance please call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339, which can connect you with WHIAAPI.
Proposal Acceptance Period: Proposals will be accepted beginning on July 9, 2015 through August 9, 2015 (“Proposal Acceptance Period”). We will consider only those applications that are received by the end of the Proposal Acceptance Period.
Expected Time Commitment: E3! Ambassadors can expect to commit around 10 hours a month working on tabling, speaking at events, facilitating workshops, conducting outreach via print/social media, etc. within their campus or community.
Number of Entries: One entry may be submitted per applicant.
Finalist Selection and Notification: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers, consisting of WHIAAPI staff. The decisions of the panel on all matters relating to the program are final. The Initiative will not consider any application that does not adhere to these guidelines or proposes a plan that would result in a violation of Federal law, regulation, or the policies of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) or the Initiative. Selected applicants will be notified via email.
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Internship Program
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., and its Western Regional Office in Seattle, WA, offers full-time internships during the spring, summer, and fall. Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prioritizes full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week).
The Initiative is responsible for the implementation of the President’s Executive Order 13515, dated October 14, 2009. Its purpose is to develop, monitor, and coordinate executive branch efforts to improve the quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in federal programs. The Initiative is housed at the Department of Education but its scope is government-wide.
Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues and priorities, including capacity-building, civil rights, data disaggregation, economic development, education, health, immigration, language access, and workforce diversity. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders. WHIAAPI Seattle interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through effective outreach and event planning.
Applicants for intern positions must be undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time. Ideally, the candidate will already be familiar with AAPI issues and have outstanding research, writing, communications, and computer skills.
How to Apply:*
If you are interested in applying, please send the following to whitehouseaapi@ed.gov:
Dates that you are available for the internship
Location preference of your internship (HQ: Washington, D.C.; or Western Regional Office: Seattle, WA)
Resume
A written statement that describes (1) an issue that affects the AAPI community on a national level, (2) a strategy that you would implement at the Initiative to address that issue, and (3) the organizations and/or federal agencies with whom you would collaborate and why. The statement should be no more than one page, single-spaced.
(*If not accepted to this program, your application may be passed onto other federal agencies for consideration.)
Deadlines:
November 30 for Spring session (Jan-May)*
March 8 for Summer session (May/June-Aug)
July 19 for Fall session (Aug-Dec)
(*Spring session applications by students on a quarter system will be considered on a rolling basis.)
All applicants must be:
At least 18 years of age
Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution
Authorized to work in the United States
Note: If the applicant is not authorized to work in the United States, the applicant may still be eligible for an internship if (1) the applicant holds a valid student visa (F-1 or M-1), (2) the applicant is enrolled in school in the United States, and (3) the applicant’s school provides documentation that the internship is required for educational purposes.
All internship positions at the Initiative are unpaid. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
White House Internship Program
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.
Agency Internships
Please visit the links below to access internship opportunities across the federal government. For more internship/employment information for students and/or recent graduates, be sure to visit www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.
Office of Personnel Management Pathways Programs
The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. As a student or recent graduate, you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and where you are in your academics:
Internship Program
The Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Additional information about the Internship Program can be found at USAJOBS.
Recent Graduates Program
The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years after degree completion to apply). Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. The program lasts for 1 year (unless the training requirements of the position warrant a longer and more structured training program).
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry-level for advanced degree candidates. Created more than three decades ago, the Program attracts and selects from among the best candidates and is designed to develop a cadre of potential Federal Government leaders.
CEED Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship!
YELL! is a program for young people who are interested in social justice and protecting the environment. It is a program to empower youth of color to make a difference in their own communities through learning and hands on community projects.
YELL! Participants receive a $500 a month stipend for the duration of the program (9 months) and are required to commit to 20 hours per month to the program
YELL! has five paid fellowship opportunities for people between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. You will get to participate in workshops led by local and national leaders in environmental justice and social activism. You will get to learn about the history of how communities of color have been affected by pollution and toxics, and what they have done about it. You will hear about exciting work happening all around the country (and the world) from environmental justice leaders in Indigenous communities, and communities of color.
Fellows will meet twice a month from August 2015-April 2016 and work on projects in their communities through this time. Find more details and applications below. Applications are due July 15, fellows will be notified late July. Contact yell@ceed.org or Sarah at 612-227-5265 for more information.
Program description and application: Download (doc) (pdf)
