Penn Hill Group Winter/Spring Internship Program Description and Application

Penn Hill Group Winter/Spring Internship Program Description and Application  

Company Overview  

Penn Hill Group is a bipartisan government relations firm located in Washington, DC. With decades of Congressional, Administration, non-profit and private sector experience, the members of Penn Hill Group provide clients with cutting-edge government relations, advocacy, policy development and analysis, communications, research, and strategic consulting support. Penn Hill Group specializes in education and workforce issues, including early childhood education, K-12 education initiatives, special education, job training, higher education, and other critical issues. Penn Hill Group is committed to providing internships that are substantive, promote the growth of many skills (including research and writing), and allow for opportunities to network and learn more about education policy issues. 

 

Job Description 

The Penn Hill Group intern will work on projects across the firm to support research, writing, office operations, and event and project management. This position is paid $15.20 an hour. The intern will: 

 

• Assist staff by conducting legislative research, tracking federal legislation, and attending congressional hearings and briefings. 
• Provide staff with support in research and analysis of various topics, organizations and key players in the field. 
• Assist in the preparation of Penn Hill Group publications and events. 
• Conduct administrative tasks as needed. 
  
   

Lengths of internships align with academic semesters/quarters. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school's schedule, but we request winter/spring interns be available at least through April. We require a 32-hour minimum weekly commitment and we prefer interns who are able to work Friday mornings. 

 

	Internship Dates	Applications Open	Application Deadline
Winter/Spring	January through May	Now	October 22 (extended to Nov. 5)

 

Job Qualifications 

Open to undergraduate or graduate students interested in public policy, government relations or federal advocacy related to education issues. Requirements:  

 

• Completed at least two years of college 
• Strong computer and administrative skills 
• Solid communication, writing and research skills 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment 

 

Please combine a resume, list of three references, writing sample, and cover letter expressing interest and dates of availability in one PDF file and send to jobs@pennhillgroup.com. Additionally, please complete this google form upon application submission. Applicants who do not complete this form will not be considered. No phone calls, please. 

Critical Language Scholarships for Summer 2022

Would you like to study one of these critical languages during summer 2022 – all expenses paid?*

ARABIC - AZERBAIJANI - BANGLA - CHINESE – HINDI - INDONESIAN - JAPANESE - KOREAN - PERSIAN - PORTUGUESE - PUNJABI - RUSSIAN - SWAHILI - TURKISH - URDU  

To learn more about the U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer 2022 programs and about preparing a strong application, view our recorded presentation and advice materials on ELMS.

Click here to fill out a brief survey to gain access to our ELMS CLS resource site!. 

*At this time, the CLS program intends for in-person instruction in the host countries. If the Department of State determines later that this will not be possible due to COVID-19, CLS will offer virtual instruction at full capacity.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2021

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be US Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: CLS programs in Chinese and Japanese require two years of previous study by the start of the program. Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian require one year of study by the start of the program. For details see: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants

UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College!

Consider taking UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College!

Students with at least 60 credits are eligible to enroll in UNIV362: Designing Your Life After College. This innovative course helps students plan their transition out of college and into early adulthood. Faculty and experts from around campus and the country come together to provide a hands-on learning experience. Students gain a grasp on important financial concepts such as budgeting, understanding the stock market, and managing a retirement account. The course faculty also coach students through career development, the steps to secure an apartment or mortgage, understanding benefit packages, and negotiating job offers.

Students are coached through developing a life plan that will help those who have no clear path after graduation and students who have a set vision for what they want to accomplish. We encourage any student interested in preparing for life after college to enroll in UNIV362.

Undergraduate Law Review Application

 To my Esteemed Peers,

My name is Connor Lenox, and I am an undergraduate student majoring in Economics with the hopes of one day attending law school and working as a corporate attorney. During my time at UMD, I have noticed several legal based clubs and organizations, but I found that the University was missing an opportunity to develop students’ legal writing skills, so I decided to create an Undergraduate Law Review.

Other undergraduate institutions, including UPenn, Columbia, Georgetown, and UC Berkeley, have created Undergraduate Law Reviews. The thought of creating a Review at UMD to sit among this impressive list is beyond exciting to me and other individuals involved, and I hope it has the same effect on you as well. It is my hope that the University of Maryland can greatly develop its reputation for producing highly successful legal candidates, and rival other D.C. area schools in this regard. Over the past few months I have been fortunate enough, with great support from the MLAW program, to officially make the Maryland Undergraduate Law Review a reality.

With this Undergraduate Law Review, students at Maryland have the opportunity to both learn and showcase new talents, network with notable alumni and faculty members, and be able to say they were a part of the inaugural editorial team. This review will not be possible without driven and intelligent students like yourselves, and I look forward to meeting with all you over the coming months. If the thought of being a part of the Law Review interests you, I encourage you to fill out the application here.

With Excitement, 

Connor Lenox

Internship Application Open for Senator Casey

Senator Casey’s internship application for the Spring 2022 session is available! 

Information and the application can be found on the Senator’s website here: www.casey.senate.gov/services/internships 

 The application is open until November 15. 

Internships are paid ($15/hour), and can be part time depending on intern academic schedules. These experiences are a great introduction to public service and the work of the United States Senate. Please share with candidates you know are interested, particularly those from Pennsylvania. We appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with those you believe may be interested!

Maryland Summer Scholars Program for 2022

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Take part in one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more:

Click here to attend on Monday, Nov 1, 2021 02:00 PM

Click here to attend on Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 12:00 PM

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline (no rounding); and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2021. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2022 awards will be Sunday, February 14, 2022. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

A presentation about the MSS program is available on our website as well as on ELMS, along with presentations about additional summer research opportunities - for ELMS access please click here to complete a brief questionnaire. 

Summer 2022 Research Opportunities in STEM / Social & Behavioral Sciences

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2022 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2022.

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:  

Click here to attend on Monday Oct 25, 2021 01:30 PM

Click here to attend on Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 10:00 AM 

Click here to attend on Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 12:30 PMOct 27, 2021 12:30 PM

Click here to attend on Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 11:00 AM

Click here to attend on Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 03:00 PMNov 3, 2021 03:00 PM

Click here to attend on Friday, Nov 5, 2021 10:00 AM

>>>> The sessions listed below will ALSO highlight programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences 

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs:  

Click here to attend on Monday, Oct 25, 2021 02:00 PM

Click here to attend on Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 01:30 PM

Click here to attend on Friday, Oct 29, 2021 12:00 PM

Click here to attend on Monday, Nov 1, 2021 03:00 PM

Click here to attend on Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 02:00 PM

Click here to attend on Friday, Nov 5, 2021 11:30 AM

To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, click here to complete a brief questionnaire. 

Invariant Government Relations - Spring 2022 Internship Listings

Invariant, a top-10 bipartisan government relations and public affairs firm in Washington, DC, is looking for interns for their Spring sessions. They have two openings for the spring term: 

 

• Government Relations Interns: https://invariant.breezy.hr/p/7df6b208a88f-government-relations-intern
• Communications and Public Affairs Interns: https://invariant.breezy.hr/p/51229b980655-communications-public-affairs-intern

 

As we say in our job posting:  Invariant is dedicated to providing interns with substantive, rewarding assignments that match their interests, providing an exciting work environment, and prioritizing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. The firm's core values include collaboration, communication, accuracy, problem solving, and innovation. Invariant also places a strong emphasis on helping interns develop a top-notch writing ability.

 

Please encourage candidates to apply using the links above. Intern positions are paid. Interns will begin their term with Invariant in person no earlier than January 10.

BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS - Study Abroad for Critical Languages

Are you currently studying, or strongly interested in studying a language critical to US national interests? Are you strongly interested in US government service?

The Boren Scholarship offers undergraduates up to $20,000 for long-term (two semesters; one for STEM majors) study abroad focused on learning critical languages. US Citizenship is required.

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America (esp. for Portuguese), and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023.

Attend one of our Boren Info Sessions next week:

Click here to attend on Thursday October 28 at 12 noon

Click here to attend on Thursday October 28 at 4 pm

Click here to attend on Friday October 29 at 12 noon

Click here to attend on Friday October 29 at 4 pm

*The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.*  

To learn more, click here to complete a brief online survey.

ACES Minor Application

The ACES Minor is accepting applications for the Spring 2022 semester! 

The ACES Minor is a 16-credit academic minor open to students of all majors. Students gain practical skills in cybersecurity through technical and non-technical coursework, group projects, internships and research opportunities. 

This curriculum is bolstered by regular interactions with cybersecurity industry leaders both in the private and public sector who serve as mentors and professional networks for ACES Minor students.

The ACES Minor is also an Upper Level Concentration for Computer Science students! Students can submit the application via the ACES website at aces.umd.edu. Applications are due October 31, 2021.

McNair Grad School Prep Program - Info Sessions

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.?

 

The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

 

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to prepare and guide high academic achievers who are 1st generation students or students from traditionally underserved groups to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

 

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:

-- Paid Summer Research Experience with Faculty

-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers 

-- Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

 

McNair Monday's: In-Person & Virtual Information Sessions

October 18th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm                                             https://umd.zoom.us/j/99953763212pwd=d0Q5MFBMZ1IrSnZrRkRRenRhV3R4Zz09  Meeting ID: 999 5376 3212

Passcode: GradSchool

October 25th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm                                                                                              0100 Marie Mount Hall: Maryland Room In-Person

November 8th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm https://umd.zoom.us/j/99953763212?pwd=d0Q5MFBMZ1IrSnZrRkRRenRhV3R4Zz09 Meeting ID: 999 5376 3212

Passcode: GradSchool

November 15th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm                                                                                               0100 Marie Mount Hall: Maryland Room In-Person

December 6th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm                                                   https://umd.zoom.us/j/99953763212pwd=d0Q5MFBMZ1IrSnZrRkRRenRhV3R4Zz09  Meeting ID: 999 5376 3212

Passcode: GradSchool

December 13th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm                                                                                               0100 Marie Mount Hall: Maryland Room In-Person

Application: 

Priority Deadline: December 31, 2021

General Deadline January 31, 2022 (rolling admission based on space availability thereafter)

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

New Peace Corps Prep Program at University of Maryland – College Park

 Peace Corps Announces

New Peace Corps Prep Program at University of Maryland – College Park

Sept. 30, 2021

 

WASHINGTON – The Peace Corps today announced the launch of Peace Corps Prep, an undergraduate certificate program, at the University of Maryland. The program will combine targeted coursework with hands-on experience, building the competencies needed for students to be Peace Corps volunteers or other intercultural fieldworkers. The partnership with the University of Maryland is one of eleven new university partnerships.

 

“Today’s students understand the immense challenges of our era and are energetic advocates for change,” Peace Corps Acting Director Carol Spahn said. “Through the Peace Corps Prep program at University of Maryland, students can develop the transferable skills necessary to influence change, advance global equity, and be an effective Peace Corps volunteer.”

 

Peace Corps Prep will be structured as an interdisciplinary certificate program housed in the UMD School of Public Health. It will be administered by the school’s Global Health Initiative and the Department of Behavioral and Community Health.

 

“Peace Corps Prep is an opportunity for undergraduate students to develop competencies that will fortify their aspirations to serve abroad,” said La’Teashia Sykes, Peace Corps Director of University Programs. “Congratulations to the University of Maryland on joining the Peace Corps family. We are thrilled to work together to spark students’ interest in Peace Corps service.”

 

“We are thrilled to partner with the Peace Corps,” said Dr. Tracy Zeeger, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the SPH’s Department of Behavioral and Community Health. “Through this program, our diverse UMD students can explore opportunities and prepare to make a difference in addressing the world’s grand challenges through the Peace Corps.”

 

“As we grow and expand our Global Health Initiative, this program will be an important part of providing our students with the tools they need to not only be successful in the Peace Corps, but to enter the global health workforce as culturally competent leaders,” said Dr. Dina Borzekowski, Research Professor and Director of the Global Health Initiative.

 

"Peace Corps Prep will play a significant role in our ongoing efforts to provide global learning to all students at the University of Maryland,” said Dr. Ross Lewin, Associate Vice President for International Affairs, Office of International Affairs. “Its mission to prepare students to address global inequities and challenges imperiling our world perfectly aligns with the values and priorities of our institution."

 

Peace Corps works with more than 150 partner institutions nationwide to deliver programming that underscores a commitment to global citizenship, intercultural competencies and a sense of service among students. Despite the global evacuation of all Peace Corps volunteers in March 2020 due to COVID-19, more than 700 undergraduate students completed the Peace Corps Prep program in the 2020-2021 academic year. 

Interested students can find additional information about the Peace Corps Prep program at the University of Maryland at https://sph.umd.edu/peacecorpsprep or by contacting Dr. Tracy M. Zeeger, email: tzeeger@umd.edu.

 

About the Peace Corps: The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. Through their Peace Corps experience, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide. For more information, visit peacecorps.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Ohio State Journal of Politics and International Affairs Call for Papers

 The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified undergraduate student submissions to be published in the Spring 2022 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Social Science, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high-quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative with well-developed theses and strong mechanics. 

The Journal typically publishes original research, undergraduate theses, and essays written for upper-level courses, although all majors and class ranks are invited.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication on our website at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/. The deadline is January 31, 2022. We have recently updated our submission guidelines, which can be found here: http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/. We ask that you carefully review them before submitting.

USJ Application Deadline

 The deadline for our application is today! USJ is a student organization dedicated to promoting character, ethics, and integrity on campus by educating students about the importance of honest conduct and adjudicating student misconduct cases. 

We were hoping that you would help us with our selections process by promoting the USJ application to your students via your listserv, social media, or any other platform that you use to communicate with your students. We are particularly interested in recruiting students that embody our values of character, ethics, and integrity. Our application can be found at this link. https://forms.gle/ts6uuGiemzMYnfJq6

If you have any questions, please contact umdusjselections@gmail.com. 

START Spring 2022 Remote Internship Program Now Accepting Applications!

 The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Internship Program! 

The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Monday, November 1st at 11:59pm ET, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 14th at 11:59pm ET. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities!

 START is currently offering its program remotely and plans to continue doing so in the spring. Accepted interns may have the option to work in person pending further public health developments, but all will retain the ability to continue working remotely if desired. You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/4Maryland.

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Virtual Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department). 

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for internship project descriptions, qualifications, and the spring 2022 application webform. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here.  

Virtual information sessions:

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, the first to be held on Thursday, October 21st at 3pm ET and the second on Wednesday, November 10th at 4pm ET. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, explore resume and cover letter tips, and to ask questions. Interested students can sign up for the 10/21/21 session here, and the 11/10/21 session here. 

 

Any questions can be directed to escoll@umd.edu. 

Critical Language Scholarships for Summer 2022

Would you like to study one of these critical languages during summer 2022 – all expenses paid?*

ARABIC - AZERBAIJANI - BANGLA - CHINESE – HINDI - INDONESIAN - JAPANESE - KOREAN - PERSIAN - PORTUGUESE - PUNJABI - RUSSIAN - SWAHILI - TURKISH - URDU  

To learn more about the U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer 2022 programs and about preparing a strong application, attend one of these information sessions:

Friday, October 8, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Monday, October 11, 2:00 - 12:30 pm 

Tuesday, October 12, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Interested but unable to attend? Please fill out this brief survey. We will enroll you in our CLS resource page on ELMS and follow up with you.

*At this time, the CLS program intends for in-person instruction in the host countries. If the Department of State determines later that this will not be possible due to COVID-19, CLS will offer virtual instruction at full capacity.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2021

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be US Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: CLS programs in Chinese and Japanese require two years of previous study by the start of the program. Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian require one year of study by the start of the program. For details see: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants

For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website.