The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration.  Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.  

Types of Internships 

The Department works to tailor each intern's experience to the interests, and skills of the interns against the needs of Department Offices.  In the past, students have completed projects focusing on:

• Policy analysis and evaluation
• Research
• Finance 
• Public affairs and communications
• Community outreach
• Intergovernmental relations
• Legislative affairs
• News media
• Legal work
• And  other projects

While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to  cover transportation to and from work.  Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility 

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to; high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school.  A recent graduate is ineligible to apply unless he/she is currently enrolled to participate in internship program
• Be enrolled not less than half time in a course of study related to the work to be performed.

ED is accepting applications for Winter/Spring 2016 internships through October 1, 2016 (11:59 pm EST)

Apply here.