Editor’s Note: Have questions? Contact Jane Deacon (locket20@msu.edu).

In This Issue

• Internship and job opportunities

• Career-related events

• Internship Spotlight: JMC senior Prayag Shankar (PTCD and Economics) shares his Summer 2025 internship experience at the Michigan Department of State

Job & Internship Opportunities

Flint Study Away Summer Internship Program (Info Session) 
Oct. 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 230 Psychology Building. Spend Summer 2026 gaining firsthand pre-professional work experience through the unique, community-based Flint Study Away Internship. This program includes placement across multiple sectors such as Public Health & Community Services, Policy & Advocacy, Law & Local Government, Business & Entrepreneurship and more. Information session space is exceptionally limited. RSVP to gamperca@msu.edu.

Canadian Consulate in Detroit Internship
The Consulate General of Canada in Detroit is seeking one full-time or two part-time interns from December 2025 to May 2026. Email your resume, cover letter and contact information for two references to goldsm40@msu.edu by Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. Please address your cover letter to the “Hiring Committee.” The selected intern(s) will be supported with a scholarship to help offset costs. Learn more via PDF.

William A. Demmer Scholars Program
The William A. Demmer Scholars Program is a three-credit course and paid internship in Washington, D.C., running May 18 to Aug. 7, 2026, with weekly evening and Saturday classes on natural resources policy, plus internships at federal agencies or NGOs. Students gain experience through guest speakers, weekend trips and networking opportunities. Apply by Oct. 19. Learn more and apply via MSU CANR website.

Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) 2026 Fellowship 
Applications are now open for the 2026 PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship, a program that prepares undergraduate juniors for graduate study and leadership in public policy, public administration and international affairs. Fellows receive academic training, professional development, and join a lifelong network of peers and public service leaders. Apply by Nov. 1 via PPIA Website.

Teach For America Ignite
Open to all college students. This part-time, paid virtual tutoring opportunity allows you to support K–12 students during the school day while building key career skills. Apply by Nov. 19. Apply via Teach For America Website 

Roosevelt Network Undergraduate Fellowships
The Roosevelt Network’s undergraduate fellowships develop and support students to become the next generation of leaders in the progressive policy ecosystem. Applications for the 2026–27 academic year close Jan. 12. Explore opportunities via Roosevelt Institute website

Career-Related Events

Inside Admissions with Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service 
Oct. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. in 334a Case Hall. Join James Madison College in welcoming the Director of Admissions for SFS who will be in Case Hall to talk about the School of Foreign Service eleven different graduate programs, application tips and tricks, and scholarship opportunities. Learn more and register to attend via Handshake.
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

JMC Skills Seminar: Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships 
Oct. 7, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. Learn to articulate the value of maintaining a professional online presence to support career exploration, strategies to find relevant connections, how to perform searches relevant to your interest and goals, and more. Register to attend via Handshake
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Virtual Internship Fair: Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance
Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., held virtually. Connect with employers from across Michigan who are hiring interns in a variety of industries. This free event is open to internship seekers of all backgrounds and majors. Contact skibinj@michigan.gov to register.  

Inside Admissions with George Washington and Vanderbilt Law Schools 
Oct. 9, 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 10 (Essex Room) Wilson Hall. Deans from George Washington Law and Vanderbilt Law who are coming to campus to recruit Madisonians and answer questions on law school exploration and applications. Register to attend via Handshake 
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Internship Spotlight: Prayag Shankar

Prayag Shankar is a JMC senior double-majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and Economics with a minor in Philosophy. He shares his Summer 2025 internship experience below:

“This summer, I interned at the Michigan Department of State’s external affairs team. This team is dedicated to bridging the gaps between MDOS and the various diverse communities Michigan has to offer. A crucial part of this work includes bringing the Secretary of State's resources to communities that face barriers to getting licenses and IDs. Additionally, the external affairs team works to engage students in the voting process and empower students as leaders of the next generation of Michigan voters. To that end, my role as an intern included reaching out to marginalized communities across the state and setting up mobile office visits and community listening sessions where MDOS can connect directly with community members and hear their concerns. I also helped create programming for the 2025 Student Voter Summit through which MDOS connects with various Michigan universities and student leaders to create a space where students can step up as leaders.”

Learn more about JMC’s field experience requirement on the JMC website. Students interested in planning their internship can connect with JMC Field Experience Coordinator Lauren Michalak (schedule an appointment with her via student.msu.edu).

Have a suggestion or submission for this newsletter? Contact Jane Deacon (locket20@msu.edu).