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“Whether I am interacting with media vendors, configuring billing data, assisting in public relations activities or ameliorating business relationships, my current GPSI placement has provided me with the skills needed to prevail in any professional setting. “

Joshua Kauffman, Public Relations Assistant, Illinois Department of Transportation

Testimonials

"The Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) at the University of Illinois Springfield is a unique program which offers an excellent experience, combining academics with practical, on-the-job training.  These bright, young professionals have developed strong communication skills and have the capability to provide research and analyses. Through public sector internships, an intern gains knowledge of public affairs and the many issues facing our government. The GPSI program is an essential building block, not only for the intern's career advancement, but for our future public service leaders in government." Ray LaHood, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

"The GPSI program has to be the best internship program around. I was able to apply a considerable amount of my coursework directly to my internship placement at the Illinois Office of the Attorney General. I clearly was able to tap into all resources necessary to make this a successful internship, while making the grade in school. After a few months I was having so much fun I couldn't believe I was getting paid to do the work!” Jarran Riley, IL Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Fraud Bureau

"My internship was more than I could ever have imagined. My GPSI experience enabled me to grow academically and professionally. I had the opportunity to do 'real work', and I was an integral part of the team. Not only did I feel my position was rewarding, but I was also able to develop new skills to help launch my professional career." Cassie Ayres, IL Department of Healthcare & Family Services

"I came into GPSI program knowing that if nothing else, my grad school would be paid for regardless of the position I landed. What I got instead, was a wonderful opportunity to explore the field I never thought would fit me (Environmental Education), meet people I never thought I would meet, and work with a terrific staff at the UIS. I know that the skills I acquired and the people I met will stay with me for the rest of my life. The GPSI program has made a difference in my life, and I am forever grateful." Daria Heinemann, IL Environmental Protection Agency