Careers In Government, Education, & Nonprofits
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September 26, 2023 – Upcoming Events, Opportunities & Resources
From the Advisor:
Government Shutdown Edition
Greetings Hoyas! Well, I hate to be a downer on this already dreary week, but I want to level with you all. As of midnight on October 1 (this Sunday), we will likely be facing a Federal Government Shutdown. Now, while we can debate the relative size of government, whether or not Congress should be able to shutdown the government, or any other number of policy matters, the fact is that this shutdown will impact many of you. How? Let me explain.
For those of you currently in government internships. You will not be able to work. Period. To do so is against federal law. Now, I would go ahead and defer to your government supervisor for their instructions, but you will likely not be going into the office or working on any projects remotely. “What about my pay?” you ask? Well, I am not 100% certain. In 2019, Congress and the President passed a law requiring agencies to pay back any lost wages due to a government shutdown. I am not certain if internships or temporary positions are covered under this law.
For those of you who currently have your internships in process. The hiring, security clearance, and other processes will come to a halt. What’s more is that you will not be able to communicate with your recruiter as they will also not be working. Will this muck up timelines and security clearance timelines? You betcha. For how long? It depends on how long the shutdown lasts, and how quickly things get back up to normal.
For those of you hoping to apply to government internships. You’ll just have to sit tight. I was expecting the State Department’s Summer 2024 Internship to open next week, but that likely will not happen until the shutdown ends. That is the same for any other open or pending applications. I will do my best to stay on top of shifting timelines and deadlines, but patience is key.
In the event of a shutdown, more guidance will be communicated from broader university sources. But, I wanted to address the elephant in the room that is career. I also found this cool Q&A that summarizes much of the impact of the shutdown. As always, I am here as resource to assist (as are many of my colleagues). Thanks for your patience as we navigate this tricky time together!
Peace,
Beth
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