State of Alaska Internships
Information about the State of Alaska Internship program
What is an Internship?
The State of Alaska Internship Program introduces and engages a variety of students to diverse aspects of public sector employment. The program is designed to complement academic study with “hands-on” experience and help develop invaluable job readiness skills with the objective that the student will aspire to return to State employment upon completion of his/her education.
Preference is given to Alaska Residents, for more information please view the Frequently Asked Questions further down this page.
Types of Internships
There are three series of internships, each with different levels of experience and responsibilities: student, college, and graduate:
- Student Interns I and II are high school/pre-college aged students;
- College Interns I, II, III, and IV are college/university students, and consist of technical and/or professional duties in preparation for entry into professional career areas;
- Graduate Interns I and II are post-graduate students, and the work typically consists of professional duties that are consistent with entry-level work in job classes representative of the intern’s degree field.
Department Internship Information
- Education & Early Development - Library, Archive, and Museum
- Fish and Game
- Natural Resources
- Law
- Transportation and Public Facilities - Listed under "Opportunities"
How to Apply
There is a two-step process for applying to positions in Workplace Alaska:
- Create/Edit an Application: The application is similar to a resume, and is completed by all Workplace Alaska applicants. An application contains your Personal Information, Education & Training, and Experience.
- Apply for a Vacancy: Be sure to answer all Agency-wide Questions and Supplemental Questions. Your application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time, on the closing date of the recruitment. You can submit your application online or by fax. Please see our “How to Apply” page for instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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