Would you like to learn more about the inner workings of State Government and a variety of career fields?  The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) offers student internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students during each semester (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). 

OPM functions as the Governor’s staff agency and plays a central role in state government, providing the information and analysis used to formulate public policy for the State.  The agency is headed by a Secretary and Deputy Secretary; and has 8 divisions which report to the Office of the Secretary:

1. Budget and Financial Management
2. Criminal Justice Policy and Planning
3. Office of Finance
4. Intergovernmental Policy
5. Office of Labor Relations
6. Policy Development and Planning
7. Office of Transportation Policy
8. Administration (which includes Human Resources, Organizational and Staff Development,  Business Operations, Accounting/Audit and Information Systems Support)

Legal and legislative liaison functions are included under the Office of the Secretary.

As the Governor’s staff agency, OPM plays several critical roles; among them are:

• Preparing the Governor’s budget proposal and implementing the execution of the budget as adopted by the General Assembly
• Analyzing and assessing the financial, programmatic, and legislative proposals of State agencies, the General Assembly, and the federal government
• Coordinating/leading interagency problem-solving efforts 

In addition, OPM is responsible for the administration of grant programs, staffing committees and boards, and authoring key publications and reports.

Currently, OPM has the following internship opportunities available (click on links for details).  Please specify in your cover letter and application form which position(s) you would like to be considered for.

      Budget
      Asset Management
      Computer Training  
      Criminal Justice - Adult Policy Unit 
      Criminal Justice - Research Unit  
      Energy Management 
      Intergovernmental Policy and Responsible Growth 
      Legislative  
      Staff Development  
      Transportation Policy    

Internships can be customized to meet the students’ interests and educational background.  Students must be available for a minimum of 8 hours per week. 

Application Process: Interested students should complete an application form, and include their resume, list of coursework directly relevant to the internship and a copy of their school transcript.  Note: Transcripts do not need to be the “official” version. 

Application Deadlines: The deadlines for applications are as follows: Winter- Spring 2010 - December 1, 2009; Summer 2010 - April 1, 2010; Fall 2010 – July 1, 2010. Late applications will be considered.

For more information, contact Claire M. Nolin, Ph.D., Director of the Organizational and Staff Development Unit, (860) 418-6350 or claire.nolin@ct.gov.