State, federal, and local agencies offer excellent job opportunities in a wide range of fields. Each agency has its own application process, and can sometimes be complex to navigate. To learn about the application process, we recommend that you attend a workshop or reach out to a government recruiter for details on how to successfully apply. Review the resources below for additional online tutorials.

Public Service Internship Opportunities

UC Center Sacramento: Students from all UC campuses may enroll in UC Center Sacramento. The mission at UCCS is to provide an exceptional experiential learning opportunity for UC degree-seeking students. The academic program is offered every quarter and in the summer. Internship placements are tailored to students' background, experience, and career goals.

UC Washington: The Washington Program's mission is to provide the highest quality experiential learning program for UC Davis undergraduates by offering professional development workshops to aid students as they seek internship opportunities.

Federal Internship Portal: Please visit the Federal Internship Portal to learn more about internship opportunities. To apply for most internships, you can create an profile on USAJOBS and apply directly. Once you create a USAJOBS account, you can apply for any internship posting on USAJOBS. Other internships will require you to apply through the agencies' respective websites. For more information on federal internships, visit USAJOBS Help Center.

Key Resources:

• USA Jobs (Federal)
• Go Government
• U.S. Department of State
  The State Department often attends UC Davis internship and career fairs and hosts information sessions on campus. To be notified when these events occur, you can sign up for the ICC's email subscriptions.
• California Jobs
  • Decoding State Job Announcements
• Video Tools for CA job seekers
• California Counties