Career Intern Program    

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PROGRAM POLICYINTRODUCTION
    

Executive Order
 

The Federal Career Intern Program was established by Executive Order 13162 on July 10, 2000, to attract men and women to the Federal workforce who have diverse professional experiences, academic training, and competencies, and to prepare them for careers in public service. By drawing individuals with diverse backgrounds, the Career Intern Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service. The Career Intern Program rules and regulations outline the authority, the policies and the administration of the Career Intern Program.

Program Guidance
 

The Office of Personnel Management Federal Register Notice provides the Federal regulatory document which allows for the implementation of the Career Intern Program.
 

The USDA Career Intern Program Plan provides information on the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Human Resources, Mission Area/Agency Personnel Officers, Career Intern Program Manager, Mission Area/Agency Recruiters, Mission Area/Agency Career Intern Program Coordinators, Interns' Supervisors, Career Intern Mentors, and Career Interns. It also provides general information on training policies, and rotation policy.
 

General Information
 

This section has information about the Department of Agriculture's Mission Areas/Agencies careers. Click on the link "General Information" above to learn about USDA careers.