Department of Human Resources: Centralized College Internship Program

The Centralized College Internship Program (CCIP) is a Mayoral initiative designed to bring the best and brightest to the District’s workforce by attracting, recruiting, and retaining undergraduate and graduate students.

CCIP is a six-week program that will offer summer positions (40 hours each week) to undergraduate and graduate students. The program promotes leadership in undergraduate and graduate students who want hands-on public policy municipal government experience. Summer interns will also participate in professional development and roundtable seminars with senior government officials.

Eligibility

Undergraduates must have completed their sophomore year before the program begins, with a 2.5 GPA
Graduates must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship.
College seniors must be enrolled in a graduate program beginning the fall after this summer internship. Proof of enrollment (letter of acceptance) will be required if accepted in this program.

Salary Requirements: This is a paid internship. Salary will be determined based on the level of education: Undergraduate: CS-4 Sophomore, CS-5 Junior, CS-6 Senior; Graduate: CS-7 1st year, CS-8 2nd year.

Internship Start Date

Interns will begin their service on June 8, 2009 and end on July 17, 2009. Interns will be selected through a competitive application process.

Centralized College Internship Program 2009 Application Timeline

Dates	Timeline
January 5, 2009 – April1, 2009	Application recruitment period. Please note: Applications open on January 5, 2009.
April 1, 2009	Application Deadline
April 13-17, 2009	Interview Notification Date – applicants will be informed via e-mail if they have been selected for an interview
April 20-30, 2009	Interviews – applicants will be scheduled for a face-to-face or telephone interview
May 7, 2009	Selection Notification Date – applicants will be informed via e-mail if they have been selected
June 8, 2009	Start Date – official start date for the Centralized College Internship Program. If you have been selected, this date is not negotiable

To apply for the program, please complete the District’s online job application.

Application and Selection Process

Candidates are selected through a competitive application process. Applicants must:

Complete the District’s online job application form during the recruitment period (January 5 – April 1, 2009). The District online application is available from this link: (www.dchr.dc.gov)

Follow the following steps to apply:
- A new screen will appear that says "Applicant Home."
- Click on the link that reads “View Job Postings/Apply for Job.”
- Look for the position titled "Centralized College Internship Program." The reference/vacancy announcement number is 12477.
- Click on the position title, and then click on the yellow box that says "Apply for this Job."
  Save your work frequently.
- Complete your "Ranking Factors" or essay questions in Microsoft Word first; then cut and paste your response online.
- If you experience difficulty with the application, please dial 202-727-1523.
Submit an official transcript and two letters of recommendation before April 10, 2009 to the Centralized College Internship Program (see below for the address)
a. Letters of recommendation forms (one academic and one professional)**
Participate in an interview session (April 20 – 30, 2009).
Candidates are evaluated on their academic records, work experience, and interview. Preference will be given to students that are interested in a future career with the District government.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact:

Centralized College Internship Program
Department of Human Resources
Workforce Development Administration
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-1599
Fax: (202) 727-1744
Email: cheryl.robertson@dc.gov

**This document is presented as a Microsoft Word.