The U.S. government is the largest civilian employer in the U.S., while working alongside it are state and local entities addressing the basic needs of citizens and communities in the areas of transportation, education, public health, public assistance, energy, natural resources, law, commerce, and more.
There are many opportunities for work in government at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as
internationally. Here are several resources, tips, and opportunities to help you get started.
For the second year we are excited to welcome the Tri-State Diplomat in Residence to campus. This is a great opportunity for students. Check out all the great programs the Diplomat will offer while she is on campus Thursday, November 1.
The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the public and private sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities.
Alumni working in the nonprofit sector will share their experiences and career paths on February 2nd. Networking + Free Lunch!
Five student panelists will share their stories and experiences as BPIP Summer 2017 interns and FREE DINNER!
Join alumnus Raj Thangavelu ’98, member of the Alumni Board and the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Advisory Committee, to learn more about working for a Federal Agency and how to apply.
Maddie Picher ’18 shares her internship experience as the Community Impact Intern with the United Way.
Join us for a lunch with an alumnus Richard Wormser ’55 who was a Political Science major at Bucknell and later pursued a Masters of Arts and became an entrepreneur in the arts/media cinematography world. Mr. Wormser currently teaches teaches sociology and film studies at several universities.
Applications open for paid summer 2017 internships with the Partnership for Public Service
Alumni who work in the field of public policy will share their experiences.
Past BPIP Internship Fund recipients will talk about their internship experiences and the application process.
Students will share their internship experiences in the public policy field.
The BPIP Internship Fund provides a scholarship of $3,000 for undergraduate students able to secure an unpaid summer internship in the nonprofit / public service sector.
Each week our CDC Interns pick a few internships or jobs to highlight a few from the Bridge that they think you’ll find particularly interesting. Follow tweets on @HireABison to get more updates on what’s happening on the Bridge.