Federal Diversity Initiative Internships 2022 at the Library of Congress

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If you want to spend your life serving the public good, consider a satisfying career as federal employee. Join students from a wide variety of backgrounds, exploring potential careers with select U.S. federal agencies. In this highly selective program, you’ll get first-hand insight into working for the federal government, gain valuable professional experience and build a network of fellow public servants.

In partnership with multiple U.S. federal agencies, this program will give you the opportunity to experience what it’s like working for the U.S. government.

Students from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Due to COVID-19 considerations, the 2022 iterations of the program may be in-person or virtual depending on agency decisions and both federal and local guidelines. If virtual, interns will engage in remote work as directed by mentors and program guidelines.

Federal Agency Partners:

Some of our Federal Agency partners include:  

  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
  • Census Bureau
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  • Department of Treasury
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Library of Congress (LOC)
  • National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

Current FDII Agency Openings (Summer 2022)

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

Applications are currently open for our Summer 2022 FDII Session for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This will be a 10-week full-time, virtual internship. As with all Federal Diversity Internship Initiative (FDII) programs, it is fully funded and you will receive a sizable stipend to compensate for your work, in addition to a variety of professional development sessions and networking opportunities.

There are 38 open positions in the following Departments: Bank Supervision Policy – Credit, Chief Counsel’s Office, Commercial Credit Risk Analysis Division, Compliance Risk Policy, Comptroller’s Front Office/Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, Workforce Planning, IT/End User Services, Office of Human Capital, Operational Risk Division, Public Affairs Digital Services, Large Banks, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Supervision Support/Risk Management

While you may specify departmental interests in your Statement of Interest, you are not guaranteed a referral for that department.

Students entering their junior or senior year of their undergraduate degree and graduate students in the following fields (and related fields) are encouraged to apply:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Computer Science/ Cyber Security
  • Data Science/ Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology/ Systems
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Web Development

If you have any questions, email us at federal@twc.edu

Eligibility:

This is a highly selective program. To be eligible to participate, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (visit https://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify your school and/or program of study).
  • Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better.
  • Have a strong interest in working with the federal government.
  • Be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.

Program Components:

During this 10-week (summer) or 15-week (fall or spring) program, you’ll be immersed in a full-time federal work environment five days a week, assisting with projects and performing tasks that your internship mentor assigns. Your internship placement may be in the Washington, D.C. area, or in one of several regional locations across the United States, where our federal partner agencies have availability and internships that fit your skills, interests and career objectives.

 

Program Benefits:

This is a fully funded program sponsored by multiple U.S. federal government agencies. Sponsorship covers the cost of the program, housing (if needed) and roundtrip travel to and from the internship site city. You will be responsible for living expenses and local transportation. However, a stipend will be provided to help alleviate these expenses.

Housing and Living:

Fully-furnished housing is provided by TWC for all participants who need it. Housing is arranged in close proximity to internship sites, both in Washington, D.C. and in regional locations across the United States. Housing accommodations can, and typically do, require shared-living arrangements with other interns. Every effort is made to arrange housing near essential amenities like grocery stores, public transit and medical facilities.

Academic Credit:

You may be eligible to receive academic credit for your participation in this program. However, credits are determined and awarded by each university. TWC does not grant credit. You are responsible for arranging any academic credit through your college or university. You should discuss arrangements with your institution, prior to starting the program.

Dates and Deadlines:

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

  • Application Deadline: February 21, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET
  • Decision Notification: Mid-March 2022
  • Program Dates: June 6, 2022 – August 12, 2022

How to Apply:

Express your interest in the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative using THIS FORM

You can also email federal@twc.edu with questions.

Upon submission of a completed interest form, your resume will be considered for referral to a variety of Federal Agencies based on the availability of positions each term. Before a referral is made, we’ll contact you to confirm your availability, eligibility and interest in being referred for a position.

Applications for the Summer 2022 Session for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency-Federal Diversity Internship Initiative are currently being accepted. Please follow the FDII OCC Application Instructions to ensure proper completion of the application. Proper completion is critical to your application being considered for review.

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