(New) New York Governor’s Initiative

One is a leadership program called the Empire State Fellowship Program.  This program is looking for young talented professionals who are interested in a career as a New York State Policy Maker.  The program will pair an individual with a commissioner, deputy-commissioner or other high ranking official in a state agency.  This is a full-time paid leadership opportunity and this years class will be from 8 to 12 people. All applications are due by June 1, 2012.  

For more information please check the following link: 

http://www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/fellows_app.html

The second part of this Initiative is the: Student Intern Program

This program is designed for undergraduate or graduate students from colleges and universities around New York State.  These talented interns will be assigned to a particular area within the executive branch and will receive hands on training while interacting with government officials and policy makers. This program rolls along a fall, spring and summer calendar.  

For more information please check the link below:

http://www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/interns.html

Both of these programs have restrictions and will feature talented people.  If you are interested or know someone who might be, make sure they follow the directions on the respective website.  

Good luck!