Secretary Sonny Perdue just announce the OneUSDA Internship program for Summer 2019. Please see part of his message below. Although we are in closeproximity to DC and USDA headquarters, positions will be available throughout the country for internships. Applications will be reviewed starting December 9 and closes January 18th. Review tips for federal resumes in our TerpGuide and see federal resume examples to be competitive prior to applying. For additional federal resume help, schedule an appointment with Christina Farmer via Careers4Terps or meet with our USDA Liaison, Dr. John Payne by emailing jpaynecp@umd.edu.
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As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields.
The OneUSDA Internship Program provides students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will enhance their educational goals and shape their career choices. At USDA, we are committed to teaching and shepherding the next generation of strong leaders.
USDA will start reviewing applications on December 9, and the application window will close on January 18, 2019. Help us spread the word!
In the Summer of 2019, USDA will hire Pathways Interns in hundreds of locations across every state for the following occupational fields:
- Veterinary Science
- Biological Sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife biology, fish biology, ecology, botany, rangeland management, recreation)
- Engineering
- Agribusiness, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry
- General Administration and Office Support
After choosing the geographic region of preference and the career path that best matches with students’ area of study and professional aspirations at https://www.usda.gov/Internships, students simply follow the weblinks to https://www.usajobs.gov/ to set up an account, then follow the prompts to apply to the internship.
