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Howdy, all! It& #39;s Virginia. Thanks 4 joining again for #InternFriday. My semi-secure, undisclosed location this week is just my desk. I& #39;m taking a break to tweet @ ya b/w summer classwork. Wish *I* had a fancy @inteldotgov mug but one from our nation& #39;s capital will have to do.
Even though my mug is from D.C, I don& #39;t have to actually be there to intern for @ODNIgov. In fact, I can be anywhere - wifi required
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💻" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer">, coffee preferred https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☕️" title="Hot beverage" aria-label="Emoji: Hot beverage">. That& #39;s the beauty of the @VSFSatState program. And today, I& #39;m gonna tell you how you can get involved https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💯" title="Hundred points symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Hundred points symbol">
So my fellow students, listen up - this thread is for you. (If you’re not a student, pass this on to someone you know. Or, hey, maybe consider going back to school so you can be eligible. The choice, as they say, is yours https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤓" title="Nerd face" aria-label="Emoji: Nerd face">)
The @VSFSatState program allows any college student (U.S citizen, a must) to remotely intern for govt agencies. For the 2019-20 school year, more than 600 projects were available from 50+ agencies, seeking almost 3000 interns. I& #39;m not the best with numbers, but that& #39;s a lot!
Of course, the Intel Community gets in on the virtual action - if they didn& #39;t, I wouldn& #39;t be tweeting today. Last year, IC-relevant agencies who received interns included @ODNIgov, @CIA, @DHSgov, @StateDept, @USCG, and @ENERGY.
I& #39;m fortunate enough to be a 2nd-year VSFS intern. I loved it so much last year that I applied again and lucked out being with the folks at @inteldotgov. I& #39;ve gotten to work on some great projects, under dedicated mentors who, I think, are making a difference in public service.
I know I& #39;m biased, but VSFS has given me great experience, connections, and a window into what I want my future career to be. If you& #39;re like me, I wanted government experience but didn& #39;t know a way in the door. VSFS is one way to get that.
And you& #39;re in luck, because applications for 2020-21 open July 1! So if you& #39;re a STEM genius https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧬" title="DNA" aria-label="Emoji: DNA">, coding guru https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👩🏻💻" title="Woman technologist (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Woman technologist (light skin tone)">, writing/research fiend https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📝" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">, social media geniushttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📱" title="Mobile phone" aria-label="Emoji: Mobile phone">, or something in between, there’s sure to be a project you& #39;ll be interested in.
Pretty soon I& #39;ll hopefully be able to share more about what my fellow interns have accomplished this term. But until then, check out this article from http://Intel.gov"> http://Intel.gov about the intern class from a couple years ago. They left big shoes to fill: https://www.intelligence.gov/index.php/careers/career-news/802-odni-virtual-interns-make-a-difference-while-learning-about-the-ic">https://www.intelligence.gov/index.php...
Looking ahead to post-pandemic lifehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤞" title="Crossed fingers" aria-label="Emoji: Crossed fingers">, the IC also has opportunities for students to work in-person at many agencies. For one, the @CIA, our nation& #39;s chief gatherer of overseas intel, has internships and scholarships for undergrad and grad students. https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html">https://www.cia.gov/careers/s...
If domestic cases are more your speed, @FBI has opportunities for students, both college and high school: https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/ ">https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/...
@NGA_GEOINT, experts on all things (geospatial intelligence https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Brain" aria-label="Emoji: Brain">), has intern programs, too: https://www.nga.mil/Careers/StudentOpp/Pages/default.aspx">https://www.nga.mil/Careers/S...
And, I’m not done yet! @NSAGov, leaders in technology and cryptology, also are looking for students. https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/nsastudentsportal.html">https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/nsast...
And those are just some of the more well-known IC agencies. Don& #39;t forget about the programs at: @NatReconOfc: https://www.nro.gov/Careers-and-Internships/Student-Opportunities/">https://www.nro.gov/Careers-a... and @DefenseIntel: https://www.dia.mil/careers-and-internships/students/.">https://www.dia.mil/careers-a...
If you& #39;ve stuck with me this far, I have two things to say: https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Keycap digit one" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit one"> thank you for riding out this thread with me, and https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Keycap digit two" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit two"> visit https://vsfs.state.gov"> https://vsfs.state.gov for more info about the VSFS program. You& #39;ve probably got lots of experience in working remotely by now, so go forth and be great https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Clapping hands sign" aria-label="Emoji: Clapping hands sign">
Well, another assignment is calling my (non-code) name, so it& #39;s time for me to refill my trusty tourist mug and go. Wonder what would happen if I put *Virginia* as my name on my classwork? Time for more https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☕️" title="Hot beverage" aria-label="Emoji: Hot beverage"> for sure. Hope to see y& #39;all back next week. Until then, https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✌️" title="Victory hand" aria-label="Emoji: Victory hand"> out! - Virginia
