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3 Government Internships Offered By TMCF for Summer 2014

January 13, 2014 by Megan Collins

Thurgood Marshall College Fund interns Joseph Williams (left) and Aaron Thomas stand in front of the National Wildlife Research Center Sign during their Government Internships during the summer of 2012.
Photo Courtesy of the USDA, APHIS Wildlife Services.

Each year, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) encourages students to join its Internship Programs which provide opportunities for students to gain practical experiences in work environments. These government internships are designed to expose the students in an environment where they will encounter real life situations and learn to deal with everyday challenges in the workplace.

Goals of TMCF Government Internships

The TMCP Government Internship Program aims to:

  • motivate students to apply their academic knowledge to practical situations
  • provide students the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience
  • allow the students to acquire skills that they may not learn in a traditional classroom setting
  • expose the students to opportunities that could give them a head start on their careers

Government Internships for 2014

This year, there are 3 Government Internships that are open to deserving students, each of which can help them get a head start in their careers.

  • TMCF – U.S. Department of Defense Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Summer Internship
  • TMCF – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Internship
  • TMCF – Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) Summer Internship

TMCF-AFRL Summer Internship

Program Overview:

This internship program is ideal for students who are pursuing degrees in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as well as those who are majoring in business. Candidates chosen will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience under the mentorship of Air Force engineers and scientists in an environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The program will expose the interns to possible future employment opportunities.

Location of Government Internships Placement: FL, OH and NY

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Cumulative GPA of minimum 3.0
  • Student of a TMCF member school
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate level students

Program Dates: June – August

Deadline of Application: Open until filled

Announcement of Awards: On or before March 1, 2014

Important: Selected interns have to undergo a National Agency Check before being given access to government computer systems.

Apply here for the TMCF-AFRL Summer Internship

TMCF – USDA Summer Internship

Program Overview:

The USDA Summer Internship Program is open to students pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a TMCF member school. This internship program is a 10-week paid work for students majoring in STEAM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics, including business). Interns will be able to grow professionally through individual mentoring, research, and career training. There is a possibility of a career appointment with the USDA after graduation.

Location of Government Internships Placement: FL, IA, DC, SC, MD and CO

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Cumulative GPA of minimum 3.0
  • Student of a TMCF member school
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate level students

Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2014

Deadline of Application: January 31, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. EST

Announcement of Awards: On or before March 1, 2014

Important: Selected interns have to undergo a National Agency Check before being given access to government computer systems.

Apply here for the TMCF-USDA Summer Internship

TMCF – CDC Summer Internship

Program Overview:

This Internship Program is designed for students interested in public health and working in CDC and are studying at any of the 47 members of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It is a paid 10-week internship that will allow the interns to explore various public health practices in different settings.

Location of Government Internships Placement: Atlanta, GA

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Cumulative GPA of minimum 3.0
  • Student of a TMCF member school
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate level students

Program Dates: June – August

Deadline of Application: Open until filled

Announcement of Awards: On or before March 1, 2014

Important: Selected interns have to undergo a National Agency Check before being given access to government computer systems.

Apply here for the TMCF-CDC Summer Internship

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