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Earn College Credit & $2500 With An AFGE Service Internship!
NSPS, BRAC, Veterans' Health Care, DHS, Pay for Performance, Social Security Privatization-there is no end to the campaigns AFGE activists are engaged in to fight for fair treatment for all federal employees. Become a key player through an AFGE Service Internship! Read on to learn more....
What is the AFGE Service Internship?
It's a joint program between AFGE and the National Labor College (NLC), that provides AFGE volunteers with the opportunity to earn college credits while doing union work in the field. Doing this work in the context of an internship gives you the ability to reflect upon your union experience and engage in thoughtful analysis of your own work.
How Many Credits Can I Receive?
It depends on how many hours you want to work. You will receive 3 college credits from the NLC and a $2500 stipend from AFGE for every 135 hours you spend in the field.
What Are the Course Requirements?
First, you must register for the class with the NLC. Then you select an internship supervisor -- this person can be a Local or Council Officer, Chief Steward or someone in your District or the National Office. During the internship, you keep an activity and observations log which is verified by an internship supervisor. Finally, you submit a short analytical paper reflecting on your experience.
Who Reviews My Materials and Paper?
Your local service internship supervisor will review your daily log; the only person reviewing your written work will be your NLC instructor. This person will be assigned to you when you register for your class.
Do I Get a Grade for This Class?
All internships are graded on a Pass-Fail basis. If you would like a grade, you can indicate that on your online registration. All grades and other feedback will be sent directly to you.
What Is the Cost?
None! AFGE pays all NLC-related fees, and each 3 credit internship includes a paid stipend.
How Do I Apply?
It's easy. Simply fill out a Service Internship Interest Form and return it to the AFGE Education Department by fax at 202-639-6441.
For more information on this internship and other AFGE/NLC partnership opportunities and scholarships contact AFGE's Education Department at education@afge.org or 202-639-4013.
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