If you’re interested in a challenging, rewarding experience where you will grow, learn and also contribute in concrete and meaningful ways, the RI State Government Internship Program may be just what you’re looking for. Internships enhance your academic career and personal development. Internships provide you with valuable, first-hand experience which enables you to develop important, useful workplace skills.
The RI State Government Internship Program started as an idea in February 1967. Political scientists from several Rhode Island colleges brought forth the vision of a coordinated educational program involving colleges and agencies of state government. The Internship Program was launched shortly after the 1968 elections and was broadened to a statewide program through state legislation on April 15, 1969.
Benefits of Interning
Internships provide many benefits! Students gain valuable work experience, have opportunities to gain an inside perspective of the workplace, develop important skills, make lasting connections, complete meaningful projects and come out of the experience with a portfolio of real world experience. Many employers seek employees with experience in the field. An internship provides this valuable experience!
Networking
An Internship allows you to work alongside professionals in the field. You will learn from them and have an opportunity to establish a network of contacts, references and potential mentors. These individuals are able to offer real world advice and can even help to provide direction and career development.
Resume/Portfolio Enhancement/College Credit
Internships provide valuable experience and real world accomplishment to add to your resume. Some internships will provide the opportunity to create projects that you can add to your portfolio of achievements. Other internships may also provide the opportunity to earn college credit.
Eligibility: First-year Undergraduate (Freshman), Second-year Undergraduate (Sophomore), Third-year Undergraduate (Junior), Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergraduate), Alum (Graduate), Graduate Student
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: Multiple Deadlines
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