*Check back here in February 2009 for information about internships and apprenticeships for the summer of 2009.

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• Summer Internship Information
• Summer Apprenticeship Information

WHAT ARE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS WITH THE AGRICULTLURAL RESEARCH SERVICE?

Internships are a wonderful opportunity for talented college students who are pursuing agriculturally-related majors to gain hands-on experience working side by side with scientists in laboratory and field settings for eight weeks during the summer. The Agricultural Research Service is the principal research agency in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Students earn an excellent wage while also learning about ARS careers.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

1. Any college student who is a U.S. citizen or has permanent residency; and
2. Has completed at least 30 semester credits of post-high school education and is currently enrolled in a post-high school/college certificate or degree program; and
3. Has earned at least six credit hours in science or math, or has 6 months of full time related work experience; and
4. Plans to continue their education in the fall of 2008 (need to supply proof of enrollment).

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The Research Apprenticeship Program gives high school students interested in pursuing agriculturally-related occupations the chance to work with scientists for eight weeks during the summer. Selected students work with research scientists and other professionals in the Agricultural Research Service, the principal research agency in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Students earn a good wage while also learning about careers and future employment prospects available in the ARS.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

1. Any high school student (including high school seniors) who is a U.S. citizen, or is a citizen of certain countries in alliance with the United States (must have permanent residency); and
2. Is at least 16 years of age; and
3. Is planning to continue their education (either high school or a post-secondary program) in the fall of 2008.

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