FEMA Launches First Virtual
Internship Program
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[June 28, 2023]
The
application period is now open for the FEMA Region 5 Virtual
Internship Program, an opportunity for students living in or
attending colleges or universities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin to get hands-on training in the
growing field of emergency management. These unpaid positions will
offer students the chance to learn about FEMA programs and services
and gain real-world experience with the potential for future
full-time employment at FEMA or another federal agency.
“FEMA is best positioned to help people before, during and after
disasters when our workforce reflects the communities we serve,”
said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “We’re looking
for energized young people who can offer diverse ideas and
backgrounds, while building critical emergency management skills to
address the increasing disaster risks that threaten our nation now
and in the future.”
Applications for the Fall cohort will be accepted until July 10,
2023, or when 100 applications are received. In general, interns
should plan to work 5-15 hours per week or as directed by their
college/university.
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Positions will be available in
the following areas:
Disaster response and recovery
Flood risk reduction
Grants
Human resources
Media relations
Individual and community preparedness
Eligibility requirements and conditions of employment apply. For
more information and how to submit an application, visit USAJOBS
- Job Announcement. Details for the spring cohort will also be
announced soon. You can also learn even more about the program
by following our social channels: https://twitter.com/femaregion5
and www.linkedin.com/showcase/fema-region-5. Individuals with
questions should contact
fema-r5-info@fema.dhs.gov.
[Cassie Kohn]
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