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ECON Majors: Take a Course in "How to Find an Internship" Posted: 30 Apr 2018 07:44 AM PDT EDCP108I (Section 0601 is for ECON majors only): College and Career Advancement: Concepts and Skills; Academic Transitions to Internships for Economic Majors Meets August 27, 2018 - October 12, 2018 (Online) Recommended for students who have never had an internshipand are actively searching for one. Students participating in this course will engage in the full experience of searching for an internship. Course registration is closed to graduating seniors. This is a 7-week (half-semester), one-credit, online asynchronous course takes students through key exploratory and preparation activities, including understanding the components of an internship, increasing knowledge about an intended career field, developing a resume and cover letter, and identifying potential internship sites. **ECON-BA majors may use this course for 1 credit of their experiential learning requirement. Please contact an ECON advisor to have your audit updated and to discuss options to complete the remaining 2 credits of this requirement. |
2018 Fall Internship Opportunities in the Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury Posted: 30 Apr 2018 07:35 AM PDT The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics or Public Policy for our Fall 2018 internship session. Our program runs year round with three sessions: January through May, May through August, and September through December. Our program is about substance. Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects. They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists. Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated. Interns are expected to work between 30 and 40 hours a week. There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C. Our intern positions are unpaid. Under some circumstances, we do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses. If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references (names and contact information) to Christine.Devlin@treasury.gov. Applications are due by JUNE 27, 2018. U.S. citizenship required. All candidates must be currently enrolled as a full time student in a college or university. For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2020. |
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