Celebrating 50+ years of DC internships! The largest & oldest DC summer intern program!
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN PROGRAM
The University Career Center's Public Service Intern Program (PSIP) prepares undergraduate students to obtain summer internships in Washington DC, educates them to build career development skills, connects them with alumni mentors, informs them about career options through speakers panels & employer visits in DC, and supports participants while living in our nation's capital. The Universtiy Career Center is proud to offer PSIP, the oldest and largest summer intern program in the country!
PSIP engages talented students from any academic department or school to secure internships in policy organizations, congressional support offices, executive offices and agencies, judicial offices, special interest and lobby organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups, think tanks, museums and arts organizations, and print and broadcast media.
This signature University Career Center program works with students throughout the academic year to define what policy area/types of internships to apply to, develop valuable job search skills, build a community with their cohort, and experience life in DC.
Past PSIP participants often report the program is one of their most meaningful experiences at U-M, making lifelong friends and gaining valuable experience while learning from all that a summer in DC has to offer. It has been transformative for many PSIPers, as they got their foot in the door to their career and networked with professionals and U-M alumni working in DC.
2022-23 PSIP: To express your interest in the program and sign up for email updates, fill out this brief form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dPqVtq8rDBHf3mgXnZK-fz8gDpmX4eHQKhfefLi1BCw/edit?ts=62be2f73
PSIP Video: Hear from students about their PSIP experiences
MASS MEETINGS - Attend ONE virtually to find out more about PSIP & the Fall application deadline:
Monday, September 12, 2022
6:00pm Featuring recent PSIP participants & Student Coordinators
1110 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy, Betty Ford Classroom
Thursday, September 15, 2022
7:00pm Featuring different PSIP alumni & Student Coordinators
1110 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy, Betty Ford Classroom
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application for the 2022-2023 PSIP cohort opens on Monday, September 12.
The application deadline is Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:59pm.
Interviews will take place early October remotely with PSIP alumni and staff.
Decision Day is Friday, October 7, 2022 with approximately 100 students selected for PSIP.