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Internship Program for Post Secondary Students

The Department of Commerce (DOC) established a post secondary internship program to aid and promote experiential training activities which foster future employment at DOC or the Federal government in general. Student opportunities will be primarily l...

What is Internship Program for Post Secondary Students?

The Department of Commerce (DOC) established a post secondary internship program to aid and promote experiential training activities which foster future employment at DOC or the Federal government in general. Student opportunities will be primarily located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, but will include field locations outside the area. Summer internship sessions will last for a ten-week period. Academic semester or quarter internship sessions will be structured to coincide with the academic calendar of the students' institutions. The DOC serves as the host Federal agency for the student interns; however, students may be assigned to work in Federal agencies other than DOC.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. citizen and you must have been accepted or be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, college or university.

Application Details

What is the application process for Internship Program for Post Secondary Students?

To be considered for the program, students must apply directly through one of DOC's partners:

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

Minority Access, Incorporated (MAI)

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

The Washington Center (TWC)