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An integral part of the Department's Workforce Development, the Internship Program offers students an exciting insider's view of the transportation industry and an opportunity to develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their professional development. While interns are temporary employees of the Department, they are required to comply with all statutes and rules; and the Department's policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.
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The Florida Department of Transportation’s Internship Program offers students an exciting insider's view of the transportation industry and an opportunity to develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their professional development
INTERNSHIP COORDINATORS
RECRUITMENT COORDINATORS
INTERNSHIP CALENDAR
Internships operate per academic calendar year. Internships operate per academic year. The duration of participation is one (1) semester; however, participants may be reappointed up until graduation.
The program's semesters run in conjunction with the summer, fall, and spring semesters of Florida colleges and universities. The Internship Calendar is established annually and specifies the application windows during which the Department will accept applications, start dates, and semester end dates as follows:
| FALL 2023 | SPRING 2024 | SUMMER 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLICATION WINDOW | Aug. 7 - Aug. 27, 2023 | Nov. 6 - Dec. 1, 2023 | Apr. 1 - Apr. 26, 2024 |
| HIRE BY GOAL | Sep. 6, 2023 | Jan. 5, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| APPT END DATE | Dec. 22, 2023 | May 23, 2024 | Aug. 15, 2024 |
Pay:This is a paid internship program.The hourly pay scale is based on the student's current academic status and is limited to an average of 10 hours per week. Pay scale as follows:
| Academic Status | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Freshman (0 - 30 earned credits) | $15.00 |
| Sophomore (30 - 60 earned credits) | $15.00 |
| Junior (61 - 90 earned credits) | $15.00 |
| Senior (91 - 120 earned credits) | $15.00 |
| Graduate | $15.00 |
Eligibility:
In order to apply, you must be:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Academic status of Freshman or above
- Authorized to work in the United States