Summer Immersion Internship Program - deadline to apply 2/20

Students are required to attend an information session prior to application:

Information sessions will be held on:

Mon Feb 6 at 4pm
 

Application deadline is 8 a.m. on February 20, 2017.

Information about specific positions and how to apply is available at apply to summer immersion internship programs.

Match Teacher Residency 2017-2018 school year applications

Want to be a game-changing rookie teacher in a high-performing urban school? We think teaching is the hardest and most important job in the world – a job that demands highly focused and intensive preparation. Start your career off right by becoming a Match Teacher Resident and graduate student in the Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education. We’re actively hiring our next cohort of aspiring elementary, middle and high school teachers.





How does it work?
Year 1:
Match Teacher Residents (MTRs) spend full days in the nationally acclaimed Match Charter Public School, which operates a pre-K-12 school for low-income students from Boston.
MTRs serve a regular workweek as tutors in Match Corps, an AmeriCorps program, and also spend time daily in classrooms where they observe, assist, and ultimately assume full-time teaching responsibilities.
Two nights per week, plus Saturdays, MTRs attend graduate classes, complete assignments (e.g. practicing lesson planning and analyzing video of effective teachers), and participate in teaching simulations through the Sposato Graduate School of Education (SGSE).
SGSE coaches and faculty provide frequent personalized feedback to MTRs as they ramp up in their teaching responsibilities.
By the end of the year at Match, successful MTRs get a Massachusetts “Initial” teaching license, and obtain a full-time teaching position in a high-performing urban school in the city of their choice.

Year 2:
MTR graduates work as a full-time teacher at an urban charter or turnaround school.
As Sposato students, they participate in a year-long distance-learning course that’s supported by individualized coaching. Their classroom practice is evaluated using a battery of assessments to determine conferment of a Master’s in Effective Teaching (MET) degree.


What is the Sposato Graduate School of Education?
The Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education in 2012. The school’s mission is to prepare rookie teachers with the necessary tools to be effective teachers in high-poverty urban schools across the US. Those who successfully complete this two-year program, will earn their Master’s in Effective Teaching (MET). As one of the only graduate programs in the country that’s based in a K-12 school setting, SGSE offers highly practical, hands-on training in classroom management techniques, lesson planning protocols, and strategies to build strong relationships with students and families. Graduates of this program are highly sought after by top charter and turnaround schools across the US and have a 100% job placement rate. Visit our web site to learn more about MTR and SGSE.

How do I apply?
Apply for our February 28th early deadline for your chance to secure an interview.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We still have slots to fill in our next cohort. .
Positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances of being selected.
Some campuses have more positions available than others; if you apply early, you have a higher chance of being placed in your top-choice age group.
You will know within 4-6 weeks whether we are in your plans are for next year.
 Apply today

How can I learn more about Sposato?
Learn more about the Match Corps experience
Find out more about the Sposato Graduate School of Education
Read the reflections of recent graduate Chloe Davis-Carden, Match Corps 9 and 9th grade Math Teacher at Match High School

Public Policy Summer Internships in DC

Institute on Comparative Political & Economic Systems
Washington, DC
June 3 – July 28, 2017
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES

Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 8
Final Deadline: March 16
**Scholarship Funding Available**

Do you sit in class daydreaming about working on Capitol Hill or in a federal agency? Or perhaps sitting around the table at a think tank reviewing policies of the new administration? When you read the news and see the many challenges that confront our nation do you ever ask yourself, do I have what it takes to help resolve today’s most pressing challenges?

If you answered yes, we invite you to apply to the 2017 Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems and be counted among the next generation of professionals to shape tomorrow’s public policy decisions.

Program Components:

• Public Policy Internship: Intern 30-35 hours a week on Capitol Hill, at a think tank, NGO, or government agency. You will gain insight and practical experience in public policy and economics career tracks. Issue areas that you could be working on this summer include:

o Economic and trade policies
o Energy solutions
o National defense and homeland security
o U.S. education system
o Challenges facing inner-cities and urban areas
o Congressional hearings and legislative action
o Environmental policies
o Tax reform
o Human rights
o Emerging political leaders for state and federal office
o 2nd Amendment Rights or Reform

• Economics and Government Coursework: Combine theory and practice and take courses on public policy economics and government for 3 to 9 credit hours through George Mason University. Click here to view the course catalog.

• Exclusive Lectures and Site Briefings: Engage in debate and discussion on salient issues of U.S. policy with prominent scholar-practitioners, and attend exclusive briefings at key Washington institutions including the State Department, Federal Reserve, Capitol Hill, and various federal agencies.

• Small Group Networking: Meet with seasoned practitioners including congressional staff members, think tank experts, lobbyists, and other professionals to learn about career paths in public policy.

• Mentor Program: Connect with a practitioner in your field of interest who will serve as a professional mentor during and after the program. He or she will provide tips for living in Washington as well as career advice and networking contacts.

• Housing: Students will live in furnished apartments on campus at George Washington University in downtown Washington, DC and are matched with other program participants as roommates. The apartments are located steps from the White House, State Department and National Monuments, and provide easy access to the DC metro transportation system.

• Scholarships: More than 70% of students receive partial scholarship awards based on financial need and merit.

This Could be You:
"Interning with the Consumer Protection Branch of the Department of Justice has been unbelievably rewarding and fulfilling work. As a legal intern, I have supported the trial attorneys at the branch with various preparation activities and support services. I have been able to get an inside look at the workings of the federal prosecution process, which has led me to work toward a similar career in the future."
Thomas Fiegener, Oklahoma State University
Intern, Department of Justice

"Whether it be sitting in on a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing or shaking hands and discussing the future of unmanned aircraft with the executives of Raytheon and Boeing, this internship has put me in the middle of the policy making process."
Michael Giordano, United States Air Force Academy
Intern, Aerospace Industries Association

Application Instructions:
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 14, but applicants are encouraged to apply by the February 8 priority deadline for Scholarships in order to receive special consideration.

Application requirements include a topical essay, statement or purpose, resume, official transcript, letter of recommendation and $25 application fee. An application checklist is available here

Please visit www.DCinternships.org/ICPES for more program details and to begin an application. Questions may be directed to Laura Cusack, Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems Manager, at ICPES@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP): Open Now - Deadline 4/3

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) in our Washington D.C. location. Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers. Please note the cutoff point for these positions: These vacancy announcements will be open from March 28 to April 3, 2017 or when the cutoff limit for applications has been reached for each position. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions is met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Vacancy USAJOBS Links Cutoff Office Automation (Student Trainee) GS-0399-03 Grade 03: HRSC/PATH-2017-0021 150 Foreign Affairs (Student Trainee) GS-0199-03 Grade 03: HRSC/PATH-2017-0022 100 Foreign Affairs (Student Trainee) GS-0199-05 Grade 05: HRSC/PATH-2017-0023 150 Economist (Student Trainee) GS-0199-09 Grade 09: HRSC/PATH-2017-0024 100 Student Trainees work closely with the U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. To witness and participate in U.S. foreign policy formulation and implementation, consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State. The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions. This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please contact HRSC@state.gov or visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Want to start getting involved? Come to the Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair! - 3/25

 Dear Friends,

After the 2016 election, I have been getting a lot of calls from people wanting to get involved, but not being sure where to start.

To help people get started, I'm holding a Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair where people like you can connect with some of our region's most active organizations. Whether you're interested in volunteering to help your community, to mentor students, or to stand up for your rights--this Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair will help you get connected with organizations that share your values.

Here are the details:
Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair
Saturday, March 25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rainier Beach Community Center Gym, 8825 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

Right now, we have the opportunity to create real and lasting change in our communities and in our country--but only if we get involved and engaged. I want to help people connect with the organizations that are doing the important on-the-ground work that needs to be done, and I hope you will join us on March 25th.

There is no need to RSVP to this event, and please help me spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends! If you have questions, please reach out to my Political Director, Maria Leininger at 253-345-1530 or Maria@electadamsmith.com

Thank you for your support.


Adam
www.ElectAdamSmith.com

Meridian Institute Fellowship Program - Deadline 2/3

About Meridian Institute 
The Meridian Institute Fellowship provides the next generation of public policy leaders the skills they need to encourage collaboration on complex and controversial public policy problems. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time Project Assistant position and selected Fellows will begin work in summer 2017.

At Meridian, we design collaborative approaches that bring together people who understand the issues and have a stake in their resolution. Our processes regularly involve government officials, business leaders, scientists, foundation executives, and nongovernmental organization representatives—people who would not typically have the opportunity to learn from each other, build mutual understanding, and reach agreement were it not for carefully designed processes and skillfully mediated interactions. Meridian facilitates processes that range from local, site-specific disputes to national policy dialogues to international negotiations. Some of the areas we work on include agriculture and food security, climate change, ocean policy, forest and land use management, freshwater resources, and community resilience.

Effective collaborative decision-making requires inclusion of different perspectives and involves bringing together participants with diverse backgrounds. As an organization, we seek a staff that reflects and values that same diversity and have experience working in multicultural settings.

For more information about Meridian and specific projects, please visit www.merid.org.

Structure of the Fellowship
The Fellowship will begin summer 2017. Meridian hires Fellows for the following positions:

Generalists - Washington, D.C. or Dillon, CO: Work in support of projects on a variety of substantive topic areas. Past Fellows have been involved in work with global and domestic agriculture and food security, climate change, and community and global resilience, among other topics.

Oceans Program - Washington, DC: Work in support of a suite of ocean and coastal policy projects including the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, a bipartisan effort to catalyze action and monitor progress toward meaningful ocean policy reform. This work focuses on improving the management of ocean and coastal resources at the regional and national level.

The Fellowship is a two-year position, contingent upon performance and needs of the organization. Meridian leadership and the Fellow will periodically review the Fellow’s performance and professional goals throughout the Fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to explore a variety of post-Fellowship career choices, including graduate school and employment with other organizations.

Benefits 
First year Fellows are offered a minimum salary of $34,000 per year in a non-exempt position. An excellent benefits package is included.

Completed applications are due by 10 pm EST on Friday, February 3, 2017

Brown Bag Lunch hosted by Sarah Schulman - WED 1/18

U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP): Open Now

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) in our Washington D.C. location.

Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers.

Please note the cutoff point for these positions: These vacancy announcements will be open from February 27 to March 3, 2017 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions is met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.  

Vacancy	USAJOBS Links
Program Analyst (Student Trainee) GS-0399-05/07/09	Grade 05: HRSC/PATH-2017-0012 Grade 07: HRSC/PATH-2017-0013 Grade 09: HRSC/PATH-2017-0014

The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions. This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies.

Student Trainees work closely with the U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. To witness and participate in U.S. foreign policy formulation and implementation, consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please contact HRSC@state.gov or visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

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

Op-Ed in The News Tribune by Don Share, professor emeritus of Politics & Government at Puget Sound

Castro’s Death, Like His Life, Challenges Students

Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2017 - Deadline 12/19

 

 To submit an essay click here

Graduating? Teach in Thailand! Deadline - 12/31

Teach Thailand Corps (TTC), established by the American-Thai Foundation in collaboration with Yonok Foundation, focuses on strengthening primary and secondary school education in Thailand, particularly in high-need areas. TTC recruits and places American graduates in underserved Thai schools to teach English and other subjects.

Thai students equipped with English proficiency are better positioned to succeed in school, work, and life, and to make an impact in their communities – and in particular to better access opportunities arising from the upcoming ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Economic Community integration.

TTC aims to fill the needs of underserved schools in English-language education, and offers an overall enhancement in the quality of teaching and community/school involvement. In developing the program, we have learned from and applied elements of the Peace Corps philosophy of service and learning.

In return, for our teachers’ service, Teach Thailand Corps provides invaluable experience to support each volunteer’s goals of personal and professional development, in preparation for their future careers.

Opportunities abound for travel and internships in various fields of interest, including social work, business, medicine and public health, and international development during school breaks or following the end of the school year. Importantly, our volunteers/teachers will have firsthand exposure to international development in the midst of the dynamic and rising ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region.

For more information and the application click here

AfterCollege Student Scholarships - Deadline 12/31

About After College:
We have a lofty vision: to help every college student and recent graduate discover their career path. In our 16 year history, AfterCollege has become the largest career network for college students and recent graduates. Our patented job-matching algorithm pairs new job seekers with opportunities that fit their degree, school, skills and interests making the job search and the candidate search more efficient for everyone.

AfterCollege scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate professionalism and a passion for their future careers. This means that we evaluate applicants' profiles with the eye of a hiring manager.

You can learn How to Create a Ridiculously Good Looking AfterCollege Profile on our blog. Best of luck!

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AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship
$500 - Open to currently enrolled students in an accredited program, working toward a degree (AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, MS, MFA, PhD, MD, JD, etc.) in any discipline. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Apply here

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AfterCollege Sales & Marketing Student Scholarship
$500 - Open to currently enrolled students of all majors who are working toward a bachelor’s or master's degree and interested in a future career in sales or marketing. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Apply Here

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University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government Career Network
Relevant entry-level job, internship and scholarship opportunities curated for students of University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government:
https://www.aftercollege.com/career-networks/university-of-puget-sound/department-of-politics-and-government/

Thomas Pickering Fellowship application is open! - Deadline 1/13

The 2017 Application for the Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship is now live. Interested students can visit The Washington Center website to learn more. The program has two components, one for undergraduates and one for students entering a graduate program in Fall 2017.

Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to apply: January 13, 2017

Questions? Contact Dorothy Ngutter  
510-642-3363 | DIRNorthwest@state.gov | www.facebook.com/DIRnwest

Opportunity for Graduates - U.S. English Language Teaching Assistantship in Austria 2016-2017

Each year, more than 140 college graduates from the United States teach in Austria under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education (BMB) Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program. The purpose of this program, which draws assistants not only from the English-speaking world but also from France, Italy, Russia, and Spain, is to bring talented and enthusiastic young people from abroad into the classrooms of secondary schools in communities large and small all over Austria. Ultimately, it is the job of these native speakers as teaching assistants to make learning a foreign language a lively cross-cultural encounter for their students.

Applications for 2017-18 will be accepted between November 15, 2016 and January 15, 2017

Online political platform launches in Tacoma and Greater Pierce County

It can be a challenge both locally and nationwide for interested political candidates to find open positions, deadlines, and learn the requirements for elections. That may be why only two percent of Americans run for office, and 40 percent of state legislature races in the U.S. go uncontested.

To make the process more accessible, a newly launched online platform called RunForOffice.org is now available to residents of Tacoma and greater Pierce County. Launched locally, RunForOffice.org is a free platform that gives people from all backgrounds the tools they need to become elected officials. Users will find a fully address searchable database, a list of every elected office in their area, filing requirements and even training. Start by plugging your zip code into the platform!

The database for this effort was compiled by two University of Washington students.

Capital Fellows Program applications due MON 2/13

The Center administers four fellowship programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs. These nationally recognized public policy fellowships offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of government.

Capital Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of California state government and assist state legislators, senior-level executive staff, and court administrators with a broad range of public policy issues and projects and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.

For a description of each of our fellowship programs, please click on the links below:
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
Executive Fellowship
Judicial Administration Fellowship
California Senate Fellows

2,000 alumni have participated in the Capital Fellows Programs, and the ranks of former fellows include judges; members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature; state and local government officials; corporate executives; community and non-profit leaders; and university professors, administration and staff. View notable former fellows in elected and judicial office

Applications:
The 2017-18 deadline is February 13, 2017
2017-18 program application prompts
2017-18 Letters of Recommendation requirements
Applicants with any party affiliation are welcome to apply, including Republicans, Democrats, and people affiliated with third parties or no party at all. No previous legislative or political experience is required.

Capital Fellows Receive:
$2,627 monthly stipend
Health, dental and vision benefits
Graduate units from Sacramento State in Government or Public Policy
Student loan deferments

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any major and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service
20 years of age or older by Sept. 1 of the fellowship year
Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The Capital Fellows Programs do not meet the requirements for F-1 or J-1 visas

Volunteer in Ecuador with Sustainable Roots

OUR PAST:
A group of biologists, artists and teachers that met in Cosanga, Ecuador in 2005 with a shared vision to empower and educate the local community on sustainable living.

OUR PRESENT:
We are a part of the daily life in Cosanga. Offering classes in English and Art to children in the community, helping organize community work days. We are affecting a noticeable change among the young generation in terms of unity, creativity and vision for their future.

OUR FUTURE:
We aim to develop a sustainable mindset in the most biologically diverse area on the planet! We look forward to helping support more community driven projects. Our vision for the future includes expansion to Canton Quijos (Quijos County) which is composed of 6 small towns.
We are always looking for more help to fulfill our dreams here in Ecuador - if you would like to become a valuable part of the Sustainable Roots team, check out our Volunteer page!

Rangel Int’l Affairs Summer Program is Now Welcoming Applications!

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2017 Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program at www.rangelprogram.org!

Do you know a student who wants to make a difference in the world?

The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week program at Howard University that helps prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs. It includes two for-credit academic courses, a professional writing seminar, visits and meetings with foreign affairs professionals in a wide range of government and non-governmental organizations, and professional development activities. It pays for tuition, room, board, and transportation and provides a stipend. The program will run from mid-June until late July.

Eligibility requirements
U.S. citizenship
A comprehensive GPA of at least 3.2
Full-time undergraduate student status
Sophomore or above

The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to apply.

The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2017

Website

Program Contact:
Lily Lopez-McGee
lily.lopezmcgee@howard.edu
rangelprogram@howard.edu 202-806-4367 or 877-633-0002

Match Education

November  2016 Greetings!  Are you looking to launch an exciting career and make a meaningful impact? Our Match Teacher Residency and Match Corps programs are geared towards preparing candidates to be exceptional educators and leaders in a variety of fields.   Apply now, our November 27th priority deadline is quickly approaching! Taking a gap-year and/or want to do a year of service?  Check out and/or apply to our Match Corps program by clicking here. Want to become an effective rookie teacher? Check out and/or apply to our Match Teacher Residency program by clicking here. *We accept applications on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early to give you the highest probability of securing a position with Match Corps or Match Teacher Residency in your ideal grade level and/or content area (for Match Teacher Residency candidates).* Our recruitment team are travelling to colleges and universities all over the nation in search of top talent.  For a list of where they will be this year, please click here.   Interested in learning more and/or connecting us with people who might be interested? Please email us at recruiting@matcheducation.org. Sincerely, Valerie Inniss Recruitment Manager

Presidential Management Fellows Program - Deadline THUR 12/1

As you already know, the US Government is our nation's largest employer. If graduating in 2017, the Presidential Management Fellows program is a great way to access a leadership track role as a career civil servant. Please know PMFs do amazing work across all executive branch agencies. An excellent opportunity that transcends administration politics.

Applications close December 1st -
https://www.pmf.gov/news-events/2017-pmf-application-has-launched!.aspx

Office of Congressman Adam Smith recruiting for Winter District Office Interns - Deadline THUR 12/1

Application Deadlines
Sessions are very flexible and can be moved or combined:

District Office (Renton, WA) Winter (January – April): Deadline December 1st*
     *Applications received after these dates will be accepted, but will not be guaranteed consideration.

Applicants for both the full-time and part-time internship program in the District Office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation to the following address:

Kristen Johnsen
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
The Evergreen Building
15 South Grady Way, Suite 101
Renton, WA 98057
Phone number: 425-793-5180

More information regarding qualifications and job responsibilities can be found here

Got questions? Contact Kristen Johnsen

Congressional internship opportunity with Denny Heck's District Office

Join the Foresight Project

Want the opportunity to win money while sharpening your analytical and political knowledge?

Want to distinguish yourself from other college students when applying for government and private sector jobs?

Then join us at “The Foresight Project” as we conduct a political forecasting tournament, starting on October 25th and lasting for about 8 months. To sign up, go to http://www.foresightproj.com.

The rewards... Each year:

• The top 2% of participants will each be awarded a $500 Amazon gift card 
• The top 2% of participants will be featured in The Washington Post, Monkey Cage.
• 100 other people will have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card (with more accurate forecasters having better chances of winning).
• 200 other people will have a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card (with more accurate forecasters having better chances of winning).
• The top 10% of forecasters will be featured on the Foresight Leaderboard

Participants will be asked to:

• Complete a 45-minute battery of political and psychological tests to predict forecasting accuracy.
• Take a 10 min training module about forecasting accuracy.
• Make predictions about questions throughout the year whenever you wish! We will post a few questions online each week, for example, "Will Donald Trump win the 2016 US Presidential Election?" Select at least 30 questions and update them until the question closes.
• After each question closes, you will receive feedback to improve the accuracy of your forecasts.

If you are interested, please go to  http://www.foresightproj.com to sign up.

Please don’t join if you have already participated in GJP or GJ Open.

Do you have questions? Feel free to email us at http://foresighthelpdesk@gmail.com

Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP): Open Now

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers.

Please note the cutoff number for each position; These vacancy announcements will be open from 11/14/2016 to 11/18/2016 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.

Vacancy Announcement Number	Series/Grade	Title	Appt. Type	Cutoff	Link to Vacancy on USAJOBS
HRSC/PATH-2017-0002	GS-0399-04	Seasonal Student Trainee (Office Automation)	IEP	100	View at USAJOBS
HRSC/PATH-2017-0003	GS-0399-03	Seasonal Student Trainee (Office Automation)	IEP	100	View at USAJOBS

The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions.

This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. So consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives.

Should you have any questions, please contact HRSC@state.gov.

Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Connect on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information.

Leadership and the American Presidency - Spring 2017

I am excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our immersive leadership program this spring - Leadership and the American Presidency. This program is being sponsored in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Leadership simulations from the American Presidency will be a key focus for students.

As part of this exciting program, undergraduate students can:
· Spend the spring semester in Washington, DC
· Intern in an engaging setting aligned with their career and academic interests
· Participate in academic courses with up to 12 credits provided through George Mason University

The final deadline is coming up on November 10th, 2016 so please share the announcement below with any interested students and encourage them to visit www.DCinternships.org/LTAPSpring to learn more about the program and begin an online application.

Questions may be directed to me at 202-986-0384 or LTAP@tfas.org.

Sincerely,
Dana Faught
Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions
The Fund for American Studies
www.DCinternships.org/LTAPSpring

ANNOUNCEMENT
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LEADERSHIP AND THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY – SPRING 2017

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/LTAPSpring
EARLY DEADLINE: October 5, 2016
FINAL DEADLINE: November 10, 2016

You have the chance to put your leadership skills to the test – and what better classroom than Washington, D.C. this spring?

You will have the opportunity to have a front row seat to the historic 2017 presidential inauguration and the first few months of a new presidential administration. The White House, the U.S. Capitol, and monuments all present unique learning opportunities and a once in a lifetime backdrop for your classes and internship.

REAL HISTORY
This program will allow you to examine of some of the greatest leadership challenges in the history of our country from the viewpoint of the President of the United States. George Washington and the Revolutionary War. Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Teddy Roosevelt and the Panama Canal. Franklin Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor. JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Ronald Reagan urging Secretary Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.”

REAL LEADERS
What does it mean to lead successfully? How do leaders learn to communicate effectively? How do great leaders respond in times of crisis? How can leaders make the world a better place? This program will connect you with some of the most thoughtful, well-regarded, and recognizable leaders of today. Public servants, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other leaders from across sectors will share their stories of leadership with each cohort. Previous speakers have included:
· Congressman Ed Royce
· Stewart McLaurin, The White House Historical Association
· Mark Greene, former U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania
· Judge Douglas Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals

REAL WORLD
Leadership cannot be learned only in a classroom. Leadership and the American Presidency challenges you through a series of interactive simulations and discussions at key presidential sites including Mount Vernon, Monticello and the White House Historical Association. Case studies, and real-world scenarios will test and improve your ability as a leader.

The program includes housing, internship placement and support, as well as a rigorous and accredited full time academic course load.
LIVE: Housing in fully furnished apartments on Capitol Hill, just steps from the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court.
LEARN: 12 academic credits in economics and government with credit through George Mason University.
INTERN: Internships with government agencies, Congressional offices, public policy think tanks, international affairs groups, media outlets, nonprofit organizations, and law firms throughout the Washington area. Each site is accessible to public transportation, making it easy to get from home to work to class and back again.
CONNECT: Guest lectures featuring influential and thoughtful leaders, networking events and site briefings at historic Washington institutions including:
o Ford’s Theater
o Lincoln’s Cottage
o Mount Vernon
o The State Department

Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of October 5, 2016 to receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% discount on their tuition balance. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 10, 2016.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need and merit. To learn more about the program and to begin an online application please visit www.DCinternships.org/LTAPSpring.

Questions may be directed to 202-509-8948 or LTAP@tfas.org.

Free Public Lecture by Don Share, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Government - THUR 11/17

On Thursday November 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m, Professor Don Share will give a free public lecture about what can happen when a prosperous, tolerant democracy, plagued by growing inequality, and weakened by a discredited two-party system, elects a demagogue. The lecture is entitled: “From Chávez to Maduro: Understanding Venezuela’s Growing Crisis.” The event is sponsored by the Olympia World Affairs Council, and will be held at the Thurston Economic Development Council, 4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503. For more information contact Don Share

Canvassers needed for the Donald J. Trump Campaign

We are hiring canvassers at $15.00 an hour from now until election day. You can help us
make a difference in this 2016 historical election.

For an interview, email pcfortrump@comcast.net.

Pierce County Donald J. Trump Campaign

Brown Bag hosted by Professor David Sousa - WED 10/26

Full house for the first presidential debate!

Election Viewing Gathering - TUE 11/8

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society will be hosting a drop-in style viewing of the election results. Refreshments provided.

Date: November 8, 2016
Time: 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Location: Wheelock Student Center, Rasmussen Rotunda

Lecture by Noel J. Francisco - MON 10/24

U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program - Summer 2017

How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Just for starters, it would give you a coveted inside look at diplomacy in action, and the range of careers and responsibilities found in the Foreign Service and Civil Service. Think of it as test-driving a career before you decide what you're going to do with your life. You'll gain valuable work experience that you can apply to virtually every endeavor — whether you work in government or the private sector. Most of all, you will feel good about doing something worthwhile for your nation.

At the U.S. Department of State, we like to say that we represent America to the world. As an intern here or abroad, you will, too. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment.

For internship program details such as duties of an intern, participating offices and bureaus, types of internships, and housing information, please view and download the Student Internship Program Brochure.

Application Deadline (including all supporting documents): October 14, 2016

For more information about the internship program and the application click here

U.S. Department of State Summer 2017 Student Internship Program

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2017 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Summer 2017 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is October 14, 2016. U.S. citizenship is required.

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view the announcement: U.S. Department of State Summer 2017 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov

Washington Legislative Internship Program

Work, Learn and Lead in Olympia.
One of the country's most highly regarded legislative internships, our program offers Washington students the opportunity to gain paid work experience and study the state legislative process up close.
Apply now for the 2017 Internship! 

Priority Deadline: October 10, 2016, 11:59pm  
Final Deadline: October 18, 2016, 8:00pm

During the internship, which takes place in winter quarter or spring semester, interns work for members of the Washington State House of Representatives or Senate. Interns work alongside legislative staff to learn first-hand about public policy, build real-world professional skills, and serve the citizens of Washington State. 

Interns are placed with legislators' offices and work in Olympia as full-time staff while the Legislature is in session (January through March or April every year).

The Legislative Internship is a paid, full time (40 hours per week) commitment.  The internship must be taken for undergraduate academic credit at a four-year college or university. Credit amounts and other academic requirements are determined by the school. Washington college juniors and seniors of any age and any major are eligible to apply.

Intern Duties

Interns are matched with the offices of legislators or caucus staff based on their skills and interests.  All interns share these basic responsibilities and may take on a variety of special projects.

• Conduct legislative research and summarize issues in short policy memos
• Attend committee hearings and legislative meetings
• Correspond with constituents, lobbyists, and state agencies via phone, email, and meetings
• Track legislation
• Draft letters, resolutions, talking points, press releases, and newsletters
• Assist with daily office tasks
• Participate in intern classes, workshops, and policy exercises
• Maintain professional, non-partisan conduct