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Without the willing
participation of employers there would not be a political
science internship program at CMU.
Employers serve a pivotal role, acting as a bridge
between the academic and the practitioner's world.
Employers provide students with the chance to apply their
academic studies in the work place, gaining valuable
hands-on experience and career insights.
While all employer inquiries are welcome, the CMU
political science internship program seeks to partner with
organizations in the following five categories:
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Elected officials at the national, state & local level;
such as office of the governor, U.S. congress, and state
legislature.
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A
variety of federal, state, local government agencies.
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Non-profit private service agencies (e.g.: Red Cross,
United Way).
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Political parties, interest groups, trade associations
and lobbying firms, consulting and policy think tanks.
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Law
practices and trial court systems.
Who Benefits?
Obviously, the biggest beneficiary in
any internship program is the student. A taste of the "real
world" helps focus students thinking about career choices.
The street, however, is not one way. Employers repeatedly
express the satisfaction they receive from being able to
give something back through participation in the internship
program. An added benefit is the opportunity to network
with tomorrow's workforce.
What If I've Never Had An Intern
Before?
While many of our employer-partners are
repeats, new organizations are always welcome. The CMU
political science internship program identifies a set of
criteria that all interns are required to complete.
Employers receive an information packet which provides an
overview of these criteria. Also included in the packet is
a set of tips outlining ways to make the experience more
meaningful for the intern and employer. Employer feedback
is sought through an end-of-internship Evaluation Survey.
Likewise regular contact is maintained between the
internship director and intern; with additional mechanisms
provided for employer input.
For more
information on how you can participate in the political
science internship program, contact:
Dr. J. Cherie Strachan
Internship Director
Political Science Department
Anspach Hall 237
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
strac1jc@cmich.edu
phone: 989-774-3593
Fax: 989-774-1136 |
