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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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FEDERAL JACKETS FELLOWSHIP AND INTERNSHIP AT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Federal Jackets Fellowship offers $5,000 to help defray the cost of living while interning in Washington, D.C. Internships are of the applicant’s choosing but must be in D.C. and in the office of a member of Congress, with a Congressional Committee, and executive branch office in D.C. or around Washington, D.C. http://www.gov.gatech.edu/internships/dc
Deadline for Fall 2016 fellowship is February 12, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/job/intern/index.html
Deadline for Fall 2016 internships: July 15
There are other deadlines for spring and summer internships at ED. These are unpaid internships. Summer 2016 = March 15 Spring = October 1
The currently Federal Jackets Fellowship application is to cover a fall 2016 internship.
