Federal Event: Congressional Internships Roundtable, 10/12

Congressional Internships Roundtable featuring Mr. Scott Baker and Federal Semester Alumns who interned in congressional offices

Many of you have been to the Hill. This may be your opportunity to work there.

On Monday, October 12th at 4 p.m. in 3103 Susquehanna Hall, Mr. Scott Baker--Director of Constituent Services for U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards TX17--will lead a roundtable discussion on applying for internships and working on the Hill.

Mr. Baker is a Maryland Alum who has worked with Federal Semester in the past to link students to internship opportunities in congressional offices. This is an opportunity for students to learn about congressional opportunities and possibilities of working for representatives who serve on specific committees, like the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


So, clear your schedule for the 12th and plan to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. As an added bonus, Federal Semester will be serving cookies!

Federal-Event: EPA on Campus, Thursday, 10/1

Thank your classmate Liz Wright for forwarding along this exciting opportunity / Federal Event:

University Career Center Presents...
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency will present an information session on their Student Career Experience Program (Internship) positions. They are interested in students from all majors.
For additional information about this event contact Roberta Miller at miller.roberta@epa.gov

When: Thursday, October 01, 2009, from 5:00 - 6:00PM
Location: Stamp Student Union - Thurgood Marshall Room

Career Center Event: Finding an Internship

*Note, this is NOT a federal event, but it might be of interest to you.

Subject: How to Find an Internship and Externship Info Session
When: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Multi-Purpose Room : University Career Center
Event Type(s) : Forum, Seminar

Information on the Terp Externship Program and information on how to find an internship.

Website: careercenter.umd.edu/events.cfm

For more information, contact:
Emily Roh
301.405.0277
roh@umd.edu

Federal Event: How to Network with Government Agencies

Subject: How to Network with Government Agencies at the Career Fair (THIS WEDNESDAY)
When: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Multi-Purpose Room and Resource Room : University Career Center
Event Type(s) : Forum

Interested in interning or finding a job with the federal government? Looking to maximize your face to face time at the Career Fair? Join us for a presentation by federal agency representatives on how to market yourself, followed by a networking social.

Website: careercenter.umd.edu/events.cfm

For more information, contact:
Emily Roh
301.405.0277
roh@umd.edu

National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases (NIAID) Internships

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

We are looking for students with a passion to improve global health in the 21st century through a research career in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the second largest Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, which provides an invaluable opportunity for students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research.

Candidates who are a college-level junior or senior, medical school student, or doctoral candidate, and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible.

During the 4-day program, students will hear lectures from world-renowned scientists and interview for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories. The program takes place in Bethesda, MD, on the NIH campus, February 1-4, 2010. Students' expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals will be paid.

You can help us find the best and brightest applicants for INRO 2010 by doing the following:

• Add information and a link to the INRO program (www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro) from your Web site.
• Print the program flyer and post it on a bulletin board.
• Forward this e-mail.

Applications will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2009. Interested students can apply through the program's Web site at www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro.

Let's work together to help students fulfill their educational and professional goals. I thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Wendy J. Fibison, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Office of Training and Diversity
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health

EPA Internships

United States Environmental Protection Agency

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is looking to promote the Student Career Experience Program, which is an internship program that provides student participants with work experience related to their academic field. Some placement options include the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, Office of the Chief Financial Officer and many more. Students may obtain information about the internship online athttp://www.epa.gov/oppts/pubs/oppts_careers.htm#career or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/about/employment/specialprograms/studentcareerexperience.html , or on Careers4Terps. Positions are available at any time during the year. Students are encouraged to apply by sending a resume, cover letter, current official transcript, recommendation and writing sample to: Roberta Miller, SCEP Director, MC-7101, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460

Internship with the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs is dedicated to education in foreign affairs, helping develop effective citizenship, professional sophistication, and a more international milieu. The Council is looking for students from international relations, international business, international economics and international studies departments. However. Public relations and journalism majors may apply. Visit our website at www.bcfausa.org or emailbcfaprograms@verizon.net for more information.

Congresssional internship with Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger – Congressional Internship

Interns will assist the Congressman and his staff in the overall day-to-day operations of the office by investigating constituent requests and drafting responses, answering telephones, greeting visitors, giving Capitol Tours (tour guide training will be provided) and other duties as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend committee hearings. We are a small but fast-paced office and every effort will be made to give the interns a worthwhile learning experience. Our internship positions are unpaid, full and part-time and available year round. A minimum time commitment is required. Applicants with Maryland ties are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Intern Supervisor at 202-225-3094 or e-mail to md02intern@gmail.com.

U.S. - South Asia trade internship at Dept. of Commerce

USPBC-SOUTH ASIA INTERN CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB DESCRIPTION
The work we do is an exciting combination of international affairs, government, policy, and business. This position would be well-suited for a candidate who is interested in the U.S.-South Asia trade relationship, lobbying, commerce, and foreign politics. The internship provides opportunities for event planning, research, and writing in the South Asia department, which includes the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), and the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Researching issues of importance in the U.S.-South Asia commercial relationship, specifically providing assistance with preparation of briefing materials and country-specific policy papers.

· Assisting with logistical coordination for large and small scale events such us policy briefings from government and private sector speakers, USPBC and country-specific events, foreign dignitary dinners, and other special programs;

· Attending and reporting on Capitol Hill briefings and area think tank events on South Asia;

· Providing administrative help to the South Asia team as it organizes a high-level event and a trade mission to South Asia in the fall; and

· Assisting with USPBC and South Asia database maintenance, website updates and other administrative tasks, including expense reports, trips to local embassies for visas and passports, and faxing and photo copying documents.

We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with background and interest in South Asia, strong writing skills, and good attention to detail. This candidate should be willing to work hard in a fast-paced office environment.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and short/ relevant writing sample to
Jean Hunt at jhunt@uschamber.com.

Asia Department Internship at the Dept. of Commerce

This internship is listed as full time, but if you're really interested, talk to the hiring manager about a part time opportunity.

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

POSITION
Asia Department Internship

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the largest not-for-profit business federation representing state and local chambers, business associations, and millions of businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Asia Department develops policy positions on trade and investment issues important to companies doing business in the Asia-Pacific region, and promotes these positions before the Administration, Congress, foreign governments, and the American public.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The work we do is an exciting combination of International Affairs, Government & Policy, and Business. This position would be well-suited for a candidate who is interested in the U.S.-Asia trade relationship, lobbying, commerce, and foreign politics. The internship provides opportunities for event planning, research, and writing in the China, Southeast Asia, and Pakistan departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Researching issues of importance in the U.S.-Asia commercial relationship;
· Assisting with large and small scale events such as Asia Task Force briefings from government and private sector speakers, Asia Sponsors events, foreign dignitary dinners, and other special programs;
· Attending and reporting on Capitol Hill briefings and area think tank events on Asia;
· Providing administrative help to the Southeast Asia team as it organizes a health care conference in Thailand
· Preparing for the fall China Business Grassroots tours;
· Assisting with database maintenance and other administrative tasks which include phone coverage for the Asia Department and International Division, expense reports, sorting incoming mail, trips to local embassies for visas and passports, language translation, faxing and photo copying documents
We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with background and interest in Asia, strong writing skills, and good attention to detail. This candidate should be willing to work hard in a fast-paced office environment.

*This is a full time, unpaid internship which offers a travel allowance.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and short/ relevant writing sample to
Jean Hunt at jhunt@uschamber.com.

Cover Letter Template

Now that you have written a cover letter, feel free to drop by for personalized feedback. Below is the template that we sent out yesterday.

Your Name
Your Street
College Park, MD zip
###-###-####
address@email.com


September XX, 2009


HR Rep’s Name, Title
Organization Name
Street Address
City, State zip


Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. XXX: or, if you don’t have a contact person, To Whom it May Concern:

I am writing to express my interest in name of position for the spring 2010 academic semester. Be creative in this next line to capture the employer’s interest. Why are you applying here? Don’t write in terms of what the position will do for you. Talk about the organization, how you believe in its work, and how it would be an honor to contribute to their work/mission.

In the next two-to-three paragraphs, you should write about your Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSAs) only in terms of how they apply to the organization and the specific position you are applying for. Now, get informed! Type “organization name and core competencies” into Google and see if you can uncover info on the organization’s strategy. Peruse the Web site. Focus most on aspects of the job description and the organization’s mission/strategy that apply most directly to your KSAs.

Write about how you are well-equipped to contribute to the organization, NOT how the position will benefit you. There is no set formula for, let’s say, opening with your skills and then applying them to the position; or opening with the skills required, and then matching your skills to them. Do what makes creative sense.

Only use acronyms on second reference. Spell out first; for example, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Limit your cover letter to one page. Use action verbs and the active voice. Do not use contractions; write “it is,” rather than “it’s”. Write in a confident tone, but avoid saying things like, “I’m the perfect candidate for this position.” Allow your letter to speak for itself, rather than making brazen statements like this.

Bring it to a close here. Consider this kind of language: I hope that you will consider this application to contribute my skills, share my passion for __________, and work towards _____________. Please find my resume attached/enclosed and do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you.

Sincerely,


First Lastname

Paid Internships at the Federal Judicial Center

Deadline for spring applications to the Federal Judicial Center is mid-October. If you're interested, assemble an application package and bring it to the office so we can review it.

THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CENTER

THURGOOD MARSHALL FEDERAL JUDICIARY BUILDING

ONE COLUMBUS CIRCLE, N.E.

WASHINGTON, DC 20002-8003

The Federal Judicial Center Education Division

The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts’ agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Education Division produces educational programs, materials and resources for federal court of appeals, district, bankruptcy and magistrate judges and for federal judicial branch employees, including persons serving in clerk of court, probation and pretrial services offices. The Division delivers education and resources through a variety of means including: in-person programs to which participants travel; in-person programs conducted in courthouses for local participants; satellite television broadcasts over the federal courts’ satellite network; audio, video, and web conferences; programs and materials delivered over the courts’ intranet; and printed publications.

Interns will:

• Help develop and conduct training needs assessment surveys of judicial employees
• Analyze survey data and compile reports
• Assist in the development and delivery of in-person, video, and live web conferences by researching topics, using the internet and other resources
• Develop PowerPoint presentations
• Use the internet and other resources to conduct short and long-term research projects on topics ranging from legal issues to leadership in the public sector to developments in the federal sentencing policy and the supervision of offenders

Feel free to visit our web site at www.fjc.gov.

All students considered for an internship must be in good academic standing with their college or university. Intern positions at the Center are usually paid positions with the hourly rate dependent upon level of education and amount of work experience, if any.

Applicants need to send the following information:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Brief writing sample
• Transcript
• At least one letter of recommendation

The deadlines for submitting intern applications are as follows

• Spring Semester Mid October
• Summer Semester End of February
• Fall Semester Mid June

Please send your completed paper work to: The Federal Judicial Center, Education Division, One Columbus Circle, NE, Washington, DC 20002, Attn: Angela Stewart, Senior Program Assistant, p (202) 502-4126 * f (202) 505-4088 * astewart@fjc.gov

Cover Letter Assignment and PPS Workshops

Now that you all have polished resumes, it’s time to move on to the next step in an application package – the cover letter. As listed in your red binder, a cover letter is due in class this Thursday.

Since a good cover letter is nearly impossible to write without an actual job description, we’d like you to find an internship (federal government, nonprofit, think tank, congressional office – whatever interests you) and write a cover letter for it. This assignment is designed to get the blood flowing in your job application muscles. Resumes and cover letters are difficult to do, and the old adage of practice makes perfect holds true.

Next week, the Partnership for Public Service is holding two Resume/Cover Letter/Interview workshops in our office, 3103 Susquehanna.

• Tuesday September 29, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register here: http://sept29resumecritique.eventbrite.com/
• Friday September 2, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here: http://oct2resumecritique.eventbrite.com/
  

We strongly encourage you to attend. You will get feedback on how to navigate the federal application process and learn how to strengthen your resumes and cover letters even more. Even more, attending one will count as a federal event.

While Priya and Joey are happy to answer any questions, please do NOT e-mail drafts for them to look at. Feel free to make an appointment or stop by during drop in hours and they would be happy to sit down and give you personalized advice.

Federal-Related Event: Oct. 1 Registration Deadline

Biological Research/Biodefense Education & Career Symposium at Fort Detrick
Interested in careers in medical and biological research and biodefense? Attend the Education and Career Symposium at Fort Detrick on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009.

The event is sponsored by the National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research (NICBR), a partnership ofgovernment agencies with laboratories at Fort Detrick, including the US Army, the National CancerInstitute, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, the US Navy, the NationalInstitute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The goal is to present an overview of research being performed by the various NICBR partners, through presentations and laboratory tours, and to provide information on educational and employment opportunities.

The symposium will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign-in, with coffee and snacks, will begin at 8:45. During the morning, representatives of the various NICBR laboratories will describe their research programs and opportunities for internships, fellowships and employment.

At lunchtime, participants will have the opportunity to chat with the speakers and obtain additional information. After lunch, we offer tours of the various laboratories. Because of security concerns, it will be necessary for Fort Detrick to carry out standard "background checks," so all participants arerequired to register ahead of time on our web site: http://web.ncifcrf.gov/events/nicbr/default.asp .

Driving directions for Fort Detrick and parking at the conference center are also on this site.Although the tours are open to both US and non-US citizens, it is essential that everyone registerearly to provide sufficient time for the clearance process.

The deadline for registration is October 1st.

Federal Event: This Friday (9/25), 9 am

You're invited to attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

39th Annual Legislative Conference's

Foreign Affairs Brain Trust

Africa in the Age of Obama

DATE: Friday, September 25, 2009
TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Room 207 - B Washington Convention Center
*Contact Information: braintrust.africa@gmail.com

Congressman Donald M. Payne will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss Africa in the Age of Obama: U.S. Policy, Democratization, Conflict Resolution, and Weathering the Economic Storm.

Speakers will include:

• Johnnetta B. Cole
  Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
• Mo Ibrahim
  Founder, Mo Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership
• Donald Kaberuka
  President, African Development Bank
• Francis Deng
  U.N. Secretary General's Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide
• Bernadette Paolo
  President and C.E.O., Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa.

Founded in 1976 and based in Washington, D.C.,the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) mission is to advance the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. It is achieving that mission by:

1. Facilitating the exchange of ideas and information to address critical issues affecting our communities
2. Developing strategic research and historical resources for the public
3. Providing leadership development and scholarship opportunities
4. Developing effective programs and research to address social, economic and health disparities.

Extended Deadline for NIH Internship!

The original application deadline was September 20th, but NIH was kind enough to extend. So, if you're interested, apply as soon as possible before they close for good!

NIAID needs you because the world needs us!

Students Wanted
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, seeks students with various interests to be a part of its administrative team working directly with world-renowned scientists. You don’t need a science background to be on the front lines protecting the health of our nation and the world.

Gain High-Priority Skills
Through your paid full-time or part-time work, you can gain expertise in the following:
• Human resources
• Budget management
• Travel arrangements for researchers
• Visas and immigration for foreign scientists
• Procurement and contracts
• Facility operations
• Information technology—new systems and software
• Government ethics

At NIAID, you will work in a federal organization that blends academic and government cultures. This opportunity allows you to work full-time or part-time while you finish your degree. After graduation, if you meet all the requirements, you could become a permanent federal employee with a position as an administrative officer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resume and a cover page describing why you want to work at NIAID to: murraysm@niaid.nih.gov as soon as possible.

For additional information, contact Sue Murray at 301-594-3658 or murraysm@niaid.nih.gov.

"The Partnership for Public Service works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works."

-The Partnership for Public Service Mission

Who better to critique your resume and cover letter and offer tips on best practice interview techniques for federal jobs than the Partnership, a Federal Semester collaborator?!

The Partnership's Caroline Pettit and Jenn Carignan (who presented the September 3d and 9th workshops) will facilitate two Resume Critique and Cover Letter/Interview Skills Workshops in the Federal Semester Office, 3103 Susquehanna Hall, on:

• Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
  RSVP at http://sept29resumecritique.eventbrite.com/
  
  
• Friday, October 2d from 11 am to 12 pm
  RSVP at http://oct2resumecritique.eventbrite.com/

Both events are federal-related, so if you attend one, it counts towards your program requirements!

Office Closed this Friday, 9/25

Hi all! Just a quick note that the Federal Semester Office will be closed on Friday, September 25th because staff will be attending the Homeland Security section's trip to Washington, D.C.

Please visit during regular office hours this week, Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm for Priya, or stop by to see Joey during his normal drop-in hours (except on Friday) or by scheduling an appointment.

Resume Things

Unsure of how to represent your level of foreign language fluency?

• Find a helpful government guide to determining fluency levels at http://www.govtilr.org/.

Confused about objective statements?

• For those of you who choose to do them, here's how you make them useful without being limiting. Include that you're looking for a spring internship for 10 to 20 hours per week.

Wondering how best to represent Federal Semester on your resume?

• Include Federal Semester in the top under Education, and use a succinct description:
  
  "A highly selective year-long program that combines an academic seminar in federal health policy/homeland security policy/the U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with an academic internship."
  
  or
  
  "Highly selective program designed to prepare students for federal service careers"

Federal-Related Event at International Spy Museum: 9/22

Terror Media: Free Speech or Dangerous Weapon?
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Location: International Spy Museum, 800 F St., NW, Washington, DC
RSVP: To reserve a complimentary ticket, please provide your first name and email address to David Weisman, David@DershowitzGroup.com or 202.250.6144

Terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, the PKK, and others have used their own media outlets to glorify suicide bombings, incite violence, recruit terrorists, and fundraise online. Should governments shut down terror media or shield it as "protected free speech?" And how can new media be used against violent extremists?

The distinguished panel exploring these issues will include:

• Juan Zarate, former deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism and former assistant secretary of the Treasury for terrorist financing and financial crimes;
• Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who has helped shut down Hezbollah and other terrorist owned-media around the world;
• Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, who has spoken out in support of free speech regardless of viewpoint;
• Todd Stein, legislative director for Senator Lieberman, and author of the congressional document exposing how terrorist organizations use online media.

One-Page Event Summary Guidelines

First off: thanks to everyone for your interest, attendance and participation in the federal-related events held thus far this semester.

Please remember to follow the guidelines listed below when submitting your one-page event summaries:

• The one-page summary of event should include a discussion of what you learned from the session.
  
• You may also comment on how the session inspired you, or influenced you in your pursuit of an internship or in your consideration of a future in public service.
• Everyone should respond to the following question at the close of their summary: How has this session helped integrate the Federal Semester program into your future career goals?
  

Many thanks!

State Department SUMMER internships

Many of you have expressed interest in interning at the Department of State. The deadline for spring semester internships has passed, but the Department is now accepting applications for its summer internship program.

A summer internship will NOT count toward your required Federal Semester internship, but coming from a former State Dept. intern, the experience is incredible and I encourage every one of you to apply.

We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. The deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2009.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: You may experience some technical difficulties with the online application system. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/workaround.html) for workaround instructions. We apologize for the inconvenience – we are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Federal-Related Event: Tuesday, Sept. 15th

Attend the first START Career Profile Session of the semester to learn about speaker Brian King and his career as a Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) analyst.

Tuesday, September 15th at 5 pm in 3121 Symons Hall. This is a Federal-Related event.

Career Profile Sessions are informal meetings that feature careers from within the homeland security community (broadly defined). Guest speakers discuss their careers and the paths that got them there. They last for about an hour and allow for many student questions. These sessions are great ways to get a taste of the many different careers that are out there for students who are interested in terrorism and responses to terrorism.

Internship Opportunity with the Federal Judicial Center, Applications Due Mid-October

The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts’ agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Education Division produces educational programs, materials and resources for federal court of appeals, district, bankruptcy and magistrate judges and for federal judicial branch employees, including persons serving in clerk of court, probation and pretrial services offices. The Division delivers education and resources through a variety of means including: in-person programs to which participants travel; in-person programs conducted in courthouses for local participants; satellite television broadcasts over the federal courts’ satellite network; audio, video, and web conferences; programs and materials delivered over the courts’ intranet; and printed publications.

Here are a few activities interns will assist with:

• Help develop and conduct training needs assessment surveys of judicial employees;
• Analyze survey data and compile reports;
• Assist in the development and delivery of in-person, video, and live web conferences by researching topics, using the internet and other resources;
• Develop PowerPoint presentations;
• Use the internet and other resources to conduct short and long-term research projects on topics ranging from legal issues to leadership in the public sector to developments in the federal sentencing policy and the supervision of offenders.

Feel free to visit their web site at www.fjc.gov.

All students considered for an internship must be in good academic standing with their college or university. Intern positions at the Center are usually paid positions with the hourly rate dependent upon level of education and amount of work experience, if any.

Applicants need to send the following information:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Brief writing sample
• Transcript
• At least one letter of recommendation

The deadlines for submitting intern applications are as follows:

• Spring Semester--Mid October
• Summer Semester--End of February
• Fall Semester--Mid June

Please send your completed paper work to:

The Federal Judicial Center
Education Division
One Columbus Circle, NE,
Washington, DC 20002,

Attn: Angela Stewart
Senior Program Assistant
p (202) 502-4126
f (202) 505-4088
astewart@fjc.gov

Internship with the Navy's Office of Information

Must send materials by this Friday, Sept. 17. Come into the office for a resume/cover letter review before sending application.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - NAVY OFFICE OF INFORMATION, PENTAGON, Washington DC

A public affairs/communication internship opportunity is available for the Spring 2010 semester at the Navy Office of Information. This Navy public affairs headquarters office is located in the Pentagon in Washington DC and is accessible by metro.

The Navy Office of Information mission is "to inform the public and naval service personnel about the Navy, its operations, its value to the nation as a force for peace, and the role and responsibilities of its members as public servants and citizens."

The Navy Office of Information offers a student intern an opportunity to learn about the key functions of Navy public affairs, to receive hands-on experience in environmental public affairs planning and execution, and to polish communication skills in a military agency headquarters office, in a mentoring atmosphere.

Skills preferred:
. Reliability and punctuality
. Effective interpersonal communication skills
. Writing skills along with word processing skills
. Internet research skills
. Ability to work independently
. Organizational skills . Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks, and assignments
Please send letter of interest and c.v. to:

Chris Adams, APR
Dir, Environmental Public Affairs
Navy Office of Information (CHINFO)
4B463
703-697-7371 DSN 227
christina.adams@navy.mil

Questions about Stipends

We've gotten a couple questions about stipends in the past few days, so here's a quick primer:

As part of the program, this semester you have to attend at least two events that are related to either public policy or your topic area. For doing this, you'll get at least $500.

Do more work, and you'll get more money.

If you attend four events this semester, all of which have to be related to federal policy, and apply to at least two federal agencies for internships, you'll get $1,000.

Federal Event - Child Sex Trafficking in the US

It looks like the National Press Club is where it's at in terms of federal events!

Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Sept. 15), the Project Meridian Foundation is hosting a discussion titled, The “Epidemic” of Children forced into Sex Trafficking in the United States.

Below is a portion of a brief describing the event:

We often think of the illegal sex trade as an international problem. However, a staggering number of U.S. children are forced into the sex trade--many of them next door in Virginia.

Join former U.S. Secretary of State Lawrence S. Eagleburger; Nathan Wilson, Founder /President of Project Meridian Foundation, Inc.; and Dr. Gary Reynolds, retired Chief of Police and the Executive Director for the Safe Surfin’ Foundation at the National Press Club in the Lisagor Room (529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045) on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 6:30pm.

Thanks to James Avellina (who works for the foundation) for giving us the heads-up.

Enhanced Stipend Requirements: Applying to Federal Agencies

To be eligible for the enhanced stipend--in additional to the other requirements--students must apply to two federal agencies (they must be agencies).

This particular requirement was designed to be a learning experience. The student need not be awarded such an internship or take it if offered; the student just must apply in good faith--turn in a good application (learn how to do that); then in future the student will know how to apply for such a position if he or she wants down the road.

Sept. 11 Open House includes 3 p.m. Stipends/Requirements

Sept. 11, Friday's Open House noon to four p.m.
Includes 3 p.m. question and answer session about requirements for course and for stipends! Come with any questions! Also, come to Open House with resumes and cover letters or queries of where to apply for internships, etc.! Or just to chat! See you soon.
From your Federal Semester Team: Graduate Assistant Joey Manfredo, Coordinator Priya Kumar, and Director Dr. Joan Burton

Updated Reminder: Federal event Monday -- Global Conflict and Terrorism

Calling all Fellows: This Monday, Sept. 14, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) and the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM), both based here at the University of Maryland, are holding a discussion on global conflict and terrorism trends.

The panel will be held at the Holeman Lounge on the 13th floor of the National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

If you're interested in attending, e-mail Priya Kumar at pkumar12@umd.edu and we can get a group together. We'll meet at the bus stop in front of Stamp around 8:15 and take the shuttle to the Metro into DC.

See you Monday!

Updated Federal Semester Open House Hours

Resume and cover letter workshops, 12-4 p.m.:
Friday, September 11th
Thursday, September 17th
Friday, September 18th

Also, remember, you are always welcome in the suite! We have an open door policy! You are, of course, sure to find help if you drop in during grad assistant Joey Manfredo's drop-in hours, or schedule an appointment with Joey or the new coordinator, Priya Kumar (see below for hours and contact information):

• Open door: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday (except when trips occur). Please come use our new office space during work hours from 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. We have a library of books on applying for federal internships, a computer, etc. Come in and brainstorm! Consult our staff!
  
• GA Joey's Drop-In Hours:
  Monday: 2-4pm
  Tuesday: 12-2pm
  Wednesday: 10am-12pm
  Friday: 10am-12pm
  
• Make appointment with GA Joey: manfredo@umd.edu; 301.314.0689.
• Priya Kumar, the new coordinator, is available too!
  Monday through Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  pkumar12@umd.edu; 301-314-0261
• Contact the director, Dr. Joan Burton: jburton1@umd.edu; 301-314-1920
  
• We are happy to give advice and help!
  
  

New Credit Options for the Federal Semester Spring Internship!

Students—Here's some news about a new flexible option for your spring internship!

You may earn three to six credit hours for your internship in the spring, depending on your needs and your potential employer's.

• For internships of 10 hours or more per week, you will earn three credits.
• For internships of 20 hours or more per week, you will earn six credits.

This option is designed to provide you with more flexibility in your hunt for internships in a federal agency, congressional office, or other approved federal policy-related organization.

Get Started on those Security Clearances!

Workshop: Security Clearances for Internships: Sponsored by PPS and led by U.S. Department of State and Office of Personnel Management Representatives
Wednesday, September 9th at 3 pm in 1120 Susquehanna Hall

Jim Onusko, of the Department of State, and Mary Kay Brewer and Richard Weyrauch, of the Office of Personnel Management, work specifically on background investigations and the security clearance process, so we are confident that this workshop is a “can’t miss” for any student who may need clearances for their spring internship.

Internship Fair, University Career Center

Internship and Part-Time Job Fair 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009 • 10:00AM - 03:00PM at the Grand Ballroom - SSU

Did you know that more than 70% of employers recently surveyed hired from their internship pool? Don't be left out! Want extra funds while in school? Looking for a great internship experience before you graduate? Come and learn about part-time and internship employment opportunities both on and off-campus! Students are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of resumes as well as their UM I.D.

For more information, contact Megan O'Rourke at morourk2@umd.edu

Feel unprepared? Visit our prep website at www.CareerCenter.umd.edu/FairPrep for fair preparation tips.

Also, check out pre-fair prep workshops: Thursday, September 3, 2009 – UCC Multi-purpose Room

• 3:00pm – 4:30pm Preparing Your Resume for the Internship & Part-Time Job Fair
• 4:30pm – 5:30pm How to “Work” the Internship & Part-Time Job Fair

…Because you can’t stay in school forever!

Federal-Related Event for Monday, 9/14

Global Conflict & Terrorism Trends
Presented by The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
and the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM)

Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

National Press Club
529 14th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20045
Holeman Lounge, 13th floor

A panel presentation & discussion by:Joseph Hewitt, CIDCM, Jonathan Wilkenfeld, CIDCM, START, Gary LaFree, START, with comments by Tjip Walker, USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation.

RSVP to infostart@start.umd.edu

Department of Justice Internships, Deadline: 3d Wk. of Oct.

Department of Justice Internships
An Internship with the USNCB offers a unique and exciting experience that provides excellent insight into the world of criminal justice and law enforcement. A USNCB intern not only learns about INTERPOL and the world of international law enforcement, but also learns about the many different agencies and jurisdictions involved in law enforcement in the United States.

By working with agents at USNCB, interns will:

• Gain knowledge of the criminal justice system and its domestic and international scope, impact, and mechanisms.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement entities and their inter-relationships.
• Learn about the various types of law enforcement careers available and how to pursue them.
• Understand the national and international impact of crime.
• Learn about extradition and mutual assistance treaties, agreements, statutes, etc. that facilitate and/or affect international law enforcement cooperation.
• Become aware about issues affecting international criminal investigations and humanitarian assistance.
• Gain the ability to analyze and summarize complex criminal activities.
• Acquire educationally-related work experience: Upon request, and to the extent possible, the USNCB will coordinate with educational institutions to ensure duties performed during internships merit college accreditation.

An intern would be assigned to one of the USNCB’s six divisions:

1. Alien and Fugitive Investigative Division
2. Drug Investigative Division
3. Economic Crimes Investigative Division
4. INTERPOL Operations and Command Center
5. Terrorism and Violent Crimes Division
6. State and Local Police Liaison Division

Interns who serve in the six divisions assist with the processing of routine criminal record-check requests. This entails researching extracted data though applicable computer systems, logging and indexing data into a computerized information system, collating pertinent case material into working files, and preparing outgoing correspondence.

Occasionally, internships are available in the Office of the Director and the Executive Office, and the translation unit of the INTERPOL Operations and Command Center. For the former, proficient writing skills are required. For the latter, proficiency in the translation of Spanish or French is required.

This is a full time, unpaid internship. The USNCB will not provide housing. Although full time positions are preferred, part time positions will be considered on an individual basis, determined by the needs of the organization and case by case consideration of the student.

The USNCB is currently seeking to fill several Internship positions. Qualified applicants will be:
Seeking a degree or career in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a language-related degree (Spanish or French preferred).

Internships in the Office of the Director and Executive Office are suitable for those who are:

• Seeking degrees in Public Administration, Finance, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Management, and other related fields.
• Knowledgeable about a variety of computers and office machines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Have strong writing skills.

To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter indicating the desired time period for your internship, your resume, and a short (one or two pages) writing sample to the following address:

U.S. Department of Justice
INTERPOL- USNCB
Attn: Intern Coordinator
Washington, DC 20530
*Applications submitted via the internet will not be considered.

Submission Deadlines:

• Fall Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in June
• Spring Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in October
• Summer Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in March

Intern applicants must undergo drug testing and a police record check. Both must be successfully adjudicated before appointments are offered.

If you have questions regarding an internship with the USNCB please contact Linde Pusateri, Intern Liaison at (202) 353-0018.

http://www.usdoj.gov/usncb/whoweare/internships.php