Bright Futures Scholarship: Application Open!

 

Summer 2025's Bright Futures Application is Now Open!

Application Deadline: Mon, May 5, 2025

The Bright Futures Internship Scholarship Fund was created in 2009 to provide need-based scholarships for University of Maryland undergraduates participating in unpaid internships. Internships are crucial for students, as employers increasingly value work-related experience. To address the financial challenge of unpaid internships, the University Career Center initiated the Bright Futures program, which collaborates with donors to offer direct funding to students. This funding allows students to take advantage of essential and transformative opportunities.

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships in the summer. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.  

If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply.  Additional eligibility details are provided below.

• The Application is Now Open!  (starting March 31, 2025)
• Application Closes: Monday, May 5, 2025

Careers Crossing Borders

 

Careers Crossing Borders: A Dinner Networking Conversation

Register to join the Center for Global Business for an evening of global career exploration and networking over dinner. 

Students, spend an evening with Smith School alumni from companies such as Dell Technologies, Johnson Controls, and Bayer Crop Science and learn more about international career paths and how to leverage your global mindset. Open to all students and majors. 

Alumni friends and colleagues of the Center for Global Business, be our guests of honor and share your experience with like-minded peers and students interested in global careers. 

When: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 6-8 PM

Location: VMH Room 2333

Register today

Baltimore County Office of Agriculture, Agriculture Fellow

 The Baltimore County Office of Agriculture is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the Agriculture Fellow position. To ensure optimal consideration, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by April 4, 2025. The position is non-merit, 34 hours per week and include County benefits and holidays.

Job Purpose
Under the guidance of the department’s Chief, Agriculture, the Agriculture Fellow has the overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the programs hosted by and facilitated by the Office of Agriculture within the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. This position includes the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance the economic and workforce development initiates for Baltimore County’s Agriculture industry. 

Essential Job Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform:

• Serve as the contact for the day-to-day operations of the programs facilitated by the Office of Agriculture at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
• Oversee the greenhouse and facilitate the New and Beginning Farmer Greenhouse Incubator Program. 
• Developing programs and opportunities within the Office of Agriculture to advance economic development, workforce development, tourism, and marketing for Baltimore County Agriculture Industry.    
• Assists with preparation, registration, of programs and/or special events facilitated by the Office of Agriculture.
• Coordinate the scheduling, confirmation and invoicing for events, programs, and meetings held at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Office of Agriculture programs and policies in person, by telephone or by regular or electronic mail.
• Communicate with local agricultural stakeholders co-located at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park to ensure efficient execution of events, and meetings.
• Provides support for the Agricultural Services Advisory Board.

• Works collaboratively and effectively within a team, provides feedback to other members of the team. 
• Builds and maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.
• Use automated office systems, such as email, calendar/scheduling, and word processing computer software to prepare a variety of flyers, letters, memos, meeting schedules, and other material from draft or specific instructions.

Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard Internship

 Internship opportunities for students interested in viticulture and vineyard management at Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard in Prince George’s County.

As we continue to expand our vineyard operations, we are seeking passionate and motivated interns who are eager to gain hands-on experience in vineyard management. Below is the job description for the internship:

Vineyard Internship – Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard

Location: Laurel, MD (Prince George’s County)

Duration: Seasonal (Spring, Summer, and Fall Sessions Available)

Hours: Flexible (Part-time or Full-time options)

Internship Overview:

This internship provides hands-on experience in vineyard management, from planting to harvesting, and offers insight into sustainable viticulture practices. Interns will work closely with our vineyard team and gain practical knowledge about grapevine care, disease management, soil health, and the overall vineyard cycle.

Responsibilities:

 Assist in vineyard maintenance, including pruning, canopy management, and weed control.

 Monitor vine health and learn disease/pest identification and management techniques.

 Participate in soil preparation, irrigation, and fertilization processes.

 Support with harvest activities, grape sorting, and quality control.

 Learn about vineyard sustainability and organic farming practices.

 Assist in vineyard data collection and record-keeping.

Qualifications:

 Current students or recent graduates in viticulture, enology, agriculture, horticulture, or related fields preferred.

 Passion for sustainable agriculture and vineyard operations.

 Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

 Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

This internship is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and deepen their understanding of vineyard management. If UMD Extension is able to help connect us with interested candidates, we would love to set up a meeting to discuss the details further.

Please let me know your availability to discuss this opportunity. I look forward to collaborating with you and the University of Maryland Extension team.

Farm School Program - 4/28

We know that for university students, it can be challenging to bridge the gap between the classroom and life beyond university.  Our Farm School program offers one avenue for students educated in sustainable agriculture and environmental studies to gain hands-on experience of working farming systems.

The Farm School at Ridgewood Ranch is an immersive, intensive introduction to small-scale agriculture.  Located on a working ranch in Northern California, the School draws on the rich agricultural history of Mendocino County and the myriad of initiatives in sustainable and regenerative farming and land stewardship that have grown up here.  

The School of Adaptive Agriculture has been providing agricultural education and farmer support in Northern California for 10+ years through its Farm School, Farm Incubator and farmer training programs.   We ask your help in sharing the opportunity for an immersion in local farming systems with your students.  The program includes work-learn experiences on nearby farms, classes in small-scale agriculture from market gardening to grain and livestock production on a small scale, and farm tours in Mendocino and neighboring Lake and Sonoma counties.  Students live in a rustic setting, with communal meals and plenty of opportunities for discussion and work with mentors.  For more information, please refer students to:

https://schoolofadaptiveagriculture.org/programs/practicum-program/.

2025 Environmental Education Internship with National Park Service

The University of Maryland has a partnership with the National Park Service to provide paid internships for UMD students. We have one new paid internship position available for this spring. Students must be enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland. We were hoping that you could share this with your students. If there is someone else in your department that I should contact to have this distributed more widely, please let me know. Application review is ongoing, and the position will remain open until filled.

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, part-time, hybrid, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a graduate student or an upper-level undergraduate student with academic training in science education, outdoor/environmental education, resource management, or similar with experience creating online media and familiarity using software. Additionally, the intern should have access to a computer. Under the guidance of Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy staff, the Leave No Child Inside Environmental Education Intern will learn and disseminate STEAM environmental educational information content for the Leave No Child Inside Program that meets NPS standards. Educational materials are designed to bring outdoor educational information about Dumbarton Oaks Park to Pre- K to 12 students. The candidate will work with the Dumbarton Explorers’ Program, an elementary and middle school after school STEAM program that promotes an understanding of environmental science concepts, and stewardship in an historic designed urban landscape. This program is face-to-face on Wednesday afternoons. Further the internship candidate will be involved with Dumbarton Oaks Conservancy’s dissemination of environmental scientific information to the community through participation in Community Volunteer Days. Guided by Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy staff, the intern will gain hands-on field experience in restoration and conservation, and environmental science from recognizing invasive species to learning best practice for conservation and restoration. Finally, the candidate may be involved in data collection, analysis and communication that fosters environmental science program information dissemination.

Professional development experience for the intern will include working directly with the Director of Education at Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy (DOPC), DOPC staff members and networking with NPS park and regional staff. The intern will develop collaboration skills with multiple stakeholder audiences. A professional presentation to park andconservancy staff will be a required developmental opportunity.

We anticipate that the internship will begin Spring 2025 and end June 2025. Start and end dates are negotiable.

About UERLA: UERLA is a National Park Service Research Learning Center that serves 16 parks in National Capital Region. We translate complex research results into readily understandable information, providing research, education, and technical assistance for parks. UERLA also provides science communication outreach to park managers and external audiences via websites, workshops, and publications. UERLA maintains research and education partnerships with universities, not-for-profit, education, and other federal agencies. The education activities of UERLA include providing training opportunities for NPS staff and partners, participating in science education programs, and building external partnerships that support science education in parks.

About ROCR: Rock Creek Park (ROCR) is a 1,754-acre national park located in the heart of Washington, DC. Comprised of multiple units, ROCR oversees Dumbarton Oaks Park, a 27-acre woodland and meadow portion of the original 53-acre Dumbarton Oaks estate. This pastoral oasis in the heart of Georgetown, one of the finest garden designs in American landscape history, is the masterwork of Beatrix Farrand, America’s first woman landscape architect. In 1940, Mildred and Robert Bliss donated the naturalistic portion of the garden to the American people. About DOPC: Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy was established in 2010 as a private non-profit organization with the mission to restore, promote, and maintain Dumbarton Oaks Park now and for future generations. The Conservancy and the NPS are in a public-private partnership, tackling significant conservation and restoration needs of the Park. Leave No Child Inside, the Conservancy’s educational programming, introduces students to landscape concepts and the issues that urban landscapes face. Leave No Child Inside, currently offers four formal education programs spanning ages birth through high school, as well as adult education programs. Leave No Child Inside’s mission is to foster education, recreation, and stewardship.

How to Apply: If interested, electronically provide a current resume with references and links to online media/portfolio, transcripts, and letter of interest to Ann_Gallagher@nps.gov, Science Education Coordinator, Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance, National Capital Region, National Park Service, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007,

Cell: (202) 322-9888. Please use the subject line ‘Environmental Education Media Editing’.

The deadline for applying is open until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position will close when a selection is made.

Piedmont Environmental Council Jobs - 3/28

Community Farm Internship - The Piedmont Environmental Council, Loudoun County, VA

PEC is seeking to hire two Community Farm Interns to help support farm operations at their fruit and vegetable operation in Loudoun County. 100% of the produce grown at the farm is donated to hunger relief organizations.As an intern, you will not only have the opportunity to cultivate your agricultural skills such as seeding, planting, and weed management, but also connections within the community. You will be involved in all facets of the farm operation and will develop a focus area over the course of the program culminating in an end of season project.

Learn more and check out the full posting: https://www.pecva.org/about/jobs-internships/community-farm-intern/

Alliance for the Bay Internship

Here is a part-time summer internship with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay located in Richmond, Virginia (deadline to apply is March 30th).

This would not fulfill the 320 hour internship for INAG288, but might work for an IAA student who is looking for a part-time internship this summer in the environmental field.

https://www.allianceforthebay.org/job/environmental-projects-intern/

Campus Pantry Job Opportunities

The UMD Campus Pantry is accepting applications for student positions this summer. Students are required to work during Campus Pantry operating hours, including donation and food sorting shifts and food distributions. If you have questions about the available opportunities, please email campuspantry@umd.edu.

Download the application form here; it is also attached. Take your completed application to the Campus Pantry Manager, Larry Tumlin, or email it to schrimpe@umd.edu.

Natural Resources Technician- Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program is currently hiring for a Summer 2025 position that would be well suited for juniors/seniors and recent graduates. 

Position: Seasonal Natural Resource Technician I 

Location: Cooperative Oxford Laboratory - Oxford, MD

Salary: $17.87/hour 

Job Description: This position will assist with the response to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, including securing and processing tissue samples, collecting microbiological samples, documenting the results of field and laboratory examinations, and entering results into databases for disease investigations on federally protected, threatened, and endangered species. Responsibilities will include conducting necropsy examinations, handling tissue samples, entering data, restocking stranding kits and laboratory supplies, shipping samples to diagnostic laboratories, and maintaining the cleanliness of vehicle, laboratory, and field equipment. Additional duties will include those associated with a Sea Turtle Angler Intercept Survey, such as administering surveys and collecting data from recreational anglers, requiring travel to various locations across Maryland’s Western Shore, Eastern Shore, and Atlantic Coast to assess the frequency of sea turtle interactions.

Applicants must be willing to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of good laboratory practices and safety procedures as well as prior experience in the following: surveys, data collection, and analysis, dissecting animals to secure tissue samples, and recording and entering data accurately into paper and/or digital records.

Additional Information & Application: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=25&R2=003092&R3=0005&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y 

APPLY NOW

We encourage anyone with an interest in the marine sciences and stranding response field to apply. Please let me know if you have questions or if I can provide any additional information.

MD Dept. of Agriculture SUSTA Internship

SUSTA Intern, MDA International Marketing Program

The Maryland Department of Agriculture International Marketing Program is seeking an intern to help promote programs offered through the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) that help Maryland agricultural and seafood businesses sell their products in international markets. 

Educational Requirements: Be enrolled in coursework for a degree in marketing, business, agriculture, agricultural economics or related fields preferred. Be in good standing with your school.

Work will include learning about the international marketing programs https://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/Pages/international_marketing.aspx at MDA, SUSTA https://www.susta.org U.S. Department of Agriculture and other state agencies

The main goal of this position is to increase company participation in SUSTA trade missions and international trade shows.

Position activities include, among others:

1. Recruiting ag and seafood companies for trade shows and missions, 
2. Research,
3. Outreach to companies on international marketing opportunities,
4. Other efforts assisting companies in activities related to the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service/SUSTA Market Access Program.

MDA is located at 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD, 21401. This position is for 3 to 5 days a week, with virtual assignments possible. To apply, submit the following documents by email to the Director of International Marketing, Stone Slade, stone.slade@maryland.gov. 

1. A Resume demonstrating academic achievement, including GPA, work experience, and extracurricular activities. 

2. A Letter of Recommendation from a current teacher/professor; 3. A Cover letter (1-2 pages) 

 If you have any questions or comments, email Mr. Slade or call (410) 841-5770.

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Smart Money Moves for Ag Professionals

Smart Money Moves for Ag Professionals

Managing your finances while building a career in the ag industry comes with unique challenges. You need to make smart money moves that fit your career path. That’s why we’re bringing in Jake Erceg for a practical, no-fluff conversation on smart financial moves tailored for ag professionals. Whether you’re negotiating your first salary or planning for long-term stability, this webinar delivers real-world strategies to help you take charge.

What You'll Learn

Salary negotiation: Get paid what you’re worth  Budgeting: Make your money work for you  Investing: 401Ks, Roth IRAs & smart moves for ag careers  Debt & home ownership: Balance student loans & major life goals  Outdated financial advice: What to ditch & what actually works

 

Agriculture needs financially savvy leaders. Don’t leave your future to chance.

Date: March 19  Time: Noon CST

SIGN UP HERE

Internship Opportunity at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club in Maine

Turf Maintenance Internship Opportunity

Location: Located in the heart of Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Time Period: Summer 2025

Description: Intern with our Turf Maintenance department to learn from highly

qualified professionals in areas such as turf maintenance, golf course setup, personnel

management, irrigation systems and equipment maintenance. Belgrade Lakes Golf

Club opened in 1999 and has earned many accolades including top 100 Public

Courses and Best in State. Lodging may be available.

Contact: peter@belgradelakesgolf.com

Website: www.belgradelakesgolf.com

Common Ground Emerging Urban Farmer Internships

APPLY NOW for CG FARM'S Emerging Urban Farmers Internship! 

Do you have a strong interest in deepening farming & food systems knowledge & skills? 

Common Ground Urban Farm is accepting applications for this part-time, seasonal, paid position for people ages 18+ until March 16. 

Previous garden experience is not necessary. Come get your hands in the soil with us! 

Learn more and apply at: https://tinyurl.com/b7csj3s3

2025 MNLGA Scholarship Opportunities

The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association announces the availability of several scholarships for college-aged horticulture students.

The MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship will award three $10,000 scholarships for eligible students in ornamental horticulture and landscape programs.

Applications for this scholarship are due May 31st. Visit the MNLGA website, for more information.

In addition to the aforementioned scholarships, the MNLGA in conjunction with MANTS, sponsors the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Horticulture Research Institute. Further information regarding this program may be found here.

The MNLGA website also includes scholarship information for awards offered by the Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) and the Southern Nursery Association. Detailed information regarding each of these opportunities may be found here.

Care Farming Network Program Associate

Are you passionate about the transformative power of care farming? Do you thrive in a role that blends event planning, network-building, and program coordination? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Care Farming Network (CFN) is hiring for a Part-Time Program Associate to help grow and strengthen our national network of care farms.   In this role, you’ll work closely with CFN’s Co-Directors to coordinate our annual conference, mentorship program, virtual webinars, farm tours, and online resource library—all aimed at supporting the 300+ care farms in our network. If you have strong communication skills, experience with event planning, and a commitment to inclusive, therapeutic farming practices, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our vision of pioneering a movement and growing a community!

 Remote position, although candidates must live in DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, or Minnesota, with a preference for New York or Massachusetts
 20 hours/week at $25/hour
 Help shape the future of care farming!

 View Position Details and Apply Here!

About the Care Farming Network and Red Wiggler Care Farm
Care farming uses therapeutic farming to promote health, well-being and belonging. Care Farming Network is pioneering a movement to connect established and aspiring care farms,
foster meaningful support, and build awareness about the transformative power of care farming.

Care Farming Network is a program of Red Wiggler Care Farm. Founded in 1996, Red Wiggler is a sustainable farm where people with and without disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food in Germantown, Maryland. Over the past 29 years, Red Wiggler has developed innovative ways to engage youth and adults with and without disabilities in the growing and distribution of food through employment and education.

For more information about Care Farming Network, please visit https://carefarmingnetwork.org/ 

How to Apply

Please email an updated resume and cover letter to jobs@carefarmingnetwork.org. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted through March 14, 2025.

Midterm Support Kits! - 3/12

Hey AGNR Terps!

Intense midterms wearing you out? The AGNR Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) understands how stressful it can be to keep up with all of the schoolwork and commitments this time of year, so we’ve teamed up with the AGNR Academic Programs Office to help you out!

Join us in the entryway of Symons Hall (facing the Mitchell Building)

between 10:00AM and 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 12th,

and pick up a Midterm Support Kit!

Each kit includes snacks, candy, something to drink, and a relaxing craft that you can work on during the event or take home with you. While you’re there, we invite you to share your feedback with members of DSAC and/or chat with an AGNR Peer Mentor if you need a little advice on finishing the semester strong. No matter what, we’re here to support you. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely, 

AGNR DSAC 

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay - DC Green Infrastructure Outreach Specialist Position

 About the Alliance:

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) is a regional nonprofit organization whose vision is clean streams and rivers flowing through resilient landscapes, cared for by the people who live, work, and play in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and whose mission is to bring together communities, companies, and conservationists to improve our lands and waters. The Alliance was founded in 1971 and has offices in Annapolis, MD, Lancaster, PA, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA.

Job Description:

This position will work on the Alliance’s Green Infrastructure team on outreach and community engagement efforts in Washington, DC. This position will involve extensive outreach including organizing community events, meeting with homeowners and other stakeholders, and supporting the implementation of green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs). Work will predominantly support the Alliance’s RiverSmart Homes projects in partnership with the DC Department of Energy and Environment.

Some evening and weekend work is required. This is a term position through December 15, 2025. Following review of this position in November / December 2025, this position may conclude, be extended for up to 12 months, or be reestablished as a permanent position through mutual agreement.

Specific Duties of this Position:

• Conduct outreach to homeowners, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote the implementation and maintenance of green infrastructure projects.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to educate residents on stormwater management and BMPs.
• Create outreach materials such as emails, fl yers, and more.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for outreach events, including securing venues, preparing materials, and managing registrations.
• Represent the Alliance at community fairs, environmental events, and partner meetings.
• Serve as a point of contact for participants, addressing questions and concerns about green infrastructure projects.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, communications, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
• Ability to and comfortable with traveling and working throughout Washington DC, sometimes independently and occasionally during nights and weekends.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail.
• Ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences.
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Basic understanding of environmental issues related to local waterways and Washington, DC. Knowledge of green infrastructure residential best management practices (rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavers, and conservation landscaping) is a plus.
• DC residency is highly sought after in this position, but not required.

Supervision: The DC Green Infrastructure Outreach Specialist will report directly to the Green Infrastructure Projects Manager, with additional oversight provided by the DC Green Infrastructure Projects Coordinator

Hours and Location: The DC Green Infrastructure Outreach Specialist will be based at the Alliance’s Washington, DC office, with some ability to work remotely. Some evening and weekend work is required. Regular travel through DC is necessary. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed may be needed at times. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week).

Term of Employment: April 16, 2025 through December 15, 2025. Following review of this position in November / December 2025, this position may conclude, be extended for up to 12 months, or be reestablished as a permanent position through mutual agreement.

Wages and Benefits: This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 8-month term will be $29,500 – $32,500, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 8-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefi ts include 53.33 hours paid vacation leave, 64 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.

Application: Please email your application (reference your last name and “DC Green Infrastructure Outreach Specialist” in the subject line) to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, March 23, 2025, including: your résumé, a list of 2 professional references, and brief (up to one paragraph) answers to the following questions:

1. Describe a time when you engaged with a community or organized an outreach event. What strategies did you use to connect with various audiences, and what was the outcome?
2. What interests you most about working on green infrastructure projects like RiverSmart Homes, and how does this position align with your career goals?

Nutrient Management Advisor Job Posting (4 positions)

Bloomin’ PGC is an initiative launched in 2016 by the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council in partnership with the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, the University of Maryland Extension in Prince George’s County, and ECO City Farms to support the growing urban agriculture movement in Prince George’s County. Since then, the Department of the Environment, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Office of Food Security and The Capital Market of 20743 have joined the Bloomin' PGC Partnership.
 
Please use this forum to network, share resources, collaborate, and lift up our urban farms.
 
If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact the Prince George's Soil Conservation District's Urban Ag Conservation Program.
 
https://www.pgscd.org/urban-agricultural-conservation/bloomin-pgc/

2nd Wave Applications Now Open – 4/16

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 16, 2025 for first wave consideration! 

Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums! 

Program Perks Include:

A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors). 

• Strategic Thinking, AI, & Innovation Power 

• Civic Leadership and Human Service

• Economic Diplomacy

• US Intelligence and Policy Making

• Global Health Challenges and Water Security

• Energy and Environmental Policy

• Science Diplomacy

• Public Health Policy 

• Homeland Security and National Security Policy

• US Diplomacy

• Critical Regions and International Relations 

• Political Engagement and Advocacy

• *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)

Connecting you to Internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies,nonprofits and many more! 

A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course.

Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!

Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:

• Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 pm-12:00 pm, Zoom Session

• Friday, March 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!