Internship Benefits
U.S. Commercial Service Interns have the opportunity to learn the following while working in the Alaska Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce
- An overall understanding of international trade and the role of the federal government in export development
- Knowledge of the use of U.S. statistical classification in market research
- An understanding of how and why the U.S. Government regulates exports; in particular, the basics of export documentation and licensing
- A working knowledge of government and non-government marketing services available to exporters and application of these services to actual challenges faced by Alaska exporters
- Familiarity with government export promotion programs, including trade missions, trade shows, and catalog shows
- An understanding of the challenges posed by foreign distribution patterns and restriction trade practices
- Insights into export counseling sessions
- Training on the computer equipment of the Alaska Export Assistance Center: word processing, telecommunications, Internet and database searches
- Techniques and strategies for developing a tangible work product which conforms to the career aspirations of the intern and to the mission of the Alaska Export Assistance Center
Although the internship is an unpaid position, it provides a real-life alternative to a classroom environment while allowing the student to earn academic credit. Candidates will want to consider the intangible value of the program to their résumé. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to compete for the international trade scholarships offered by the Export Council of Alaska, the advisory body of the Alaska Export Assistance Center.
*Applicants interested in applying can send a resume to cbecker@mail.gov or fax a copy of their resume to 907-271-6242.