Government & Public Interest Blog: Working In The Government

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Working In The Government

What is it like to be a younger worker employed by the federal government? Take a moment and spend some time with Spencer Clark, a 27 year old working on the Paperwork Reduction Act for the Environmental Protection Agency. It is great to learn about the many career options in the federal government! Click here to learn more.

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.