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The Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program was established by Executive Order in 1977. It is designed to attract to the Federal service outstanding graduate students from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have an interest in, and commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs.

Assignments as a PMI may involve domestic or international issues, technological changes, criminal justice, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

Eligibility and the Nomination Process:
Individuals eligible to be nominated for the PMI Program are graduate students from a variety of academic disciplines completing or expecting to complete a master’s or doctoral-level degree from an accredited college or university during the current academic year. These individuals must also have a clear interest in, and a commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs.

Students need to be nominated for the PMI Program by the appropriate dean, director or chairperson of the graduate academic program. Students participate in a competitive nomination process devised by their educational institution. This competitive nomination process insures fair and open competition among all interested and eligible graduate-level students.

Selection and Appointment:
Selection as a PMI finalist is based on review of the PMI application, and a structured assessment center process which includes evaluation of a candidate’s oral and writing skills.

PMIs receive an initial two-year appointment. After successfully completing the two-year program, PMIs may be eligible for conversion to a permanent government position and further promotional opportunities.

Career Development Opportunities:
The PMI Program places a strong emphasis on career development. During the two-year internship, PMIs experience a myriad of challenging career and opportunities. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management facilitates and provides an orientation training session and graduation event. Additionally, Federal agencies also arrange for seminars, briefings and conferences, as well as on-the-job training and other developmental opportunities. PMIs are also provided with rotational assignments which expose them to additional parts of their agency, another agency or another branch of the Federal government.

Further Information:
Applications for the PMI Program are mailed to graduate schools in September. Students interested in obtaining a PMI application should contact the head of their graduate program or placement office.

Additional information can be obtained through the OPM website at www.pmi.opm.gov

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