Internships

  • 5/1 Final Deadline: CT DESPP Internship

    The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Program. This five-week program offers college juniors, seniors, and graduate students hands-on experience across all six DESPP divisions and with public safety partners statewide. Interns will engage with professionals in law enforcement, emergency management, forensic science, fire prevention, homeland security, and more — gaining valuable insight into careers in public service and public safety.

     

    Final deadline: May 1, 2026

     

    To apply, click the link here and email your completed application to curtis.eller@ct.gov.

    For more information, contact: Curtis Eller at curtis.eller@ct.gov

Looking for internships or jobs in government? Check out negovjobs.com, a free regional job board built by a UConn professor that lists over 5,000 state and local government openings across New England and the Hudson Valley — including positions you won’t find on Indeed or Handshake. No login required, updated weekly, and great for anyone curious about a public-sector career.

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