Government & Public Interest Blog: Is There A Raise In Your Future?

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Is There A Raise In Your Future?

Last week, Congress had several bills under consideration, including legislation that would affect federal employees. Part of the discussions included a potential 3.4 percent pay increase for military members in 2010. Other provisions discussed a change in benefits and retirement for federal employees.

For more information and details about this exciting pending legislation, click HERE.

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.