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!