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Are you a college student 

interested in animal and plant Native Americanhealth? Would you like to Serving Institutions learn about the many career paths 

open in agriculture and natural Internship Program 

resources? We have a unique 

opportunity for you. Shaping the Future of Agriculture 

by Investing in Students 

The U.S. Department of 

Agriculture (USDA) has 

internships1

 available within 

our Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service, also known 

as “APHIS.” We have partnered 

with several Tribal Colleges 

and Universities (TCUs) and 

other Native American-Serving 

Institutions (NASIs) to offer 

this opportunity for college 

students. Successful applicants Terry W. Clark, D.V.M. 

receive a paid, 8-week summer Director 

position with APHIS at one of Offce of the National Tribal Liaison 

terry.w.clark@usda.gov our offces around the country. (301) 440-4388 It’s a chance to get valuable, 

frst-hand experience in APHIS’ Carl Etsitty 

day-to-day work, as well as Assistant Director 

Offce of the National Tribal Liaison insights into public service and carl.etsitty@usda.gov working for a Federal agency. (970) 494-7573 

Programs. For information about opportunities offered USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. through USDA Pathways, go to www.usda.gov/our-agency/ Program Aid No. 2241 careers/usda-pathways-programs. Revised September 2021 

For general information about APHIS 

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Eligibility 

Each applicant must be: 

s A U.S. citizen, 

s Currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution at 

least part time, and 

s In good academic standing, having at least 

a 2.5 grade point average. 

To obtain and submit an 

application, contact one of 

these participating schools: 

What Does an Intern Do? 

Based on career interests and skills, accepted student 

interns work with one of APHIS’ operational programs 

or one of our support units. Interns get professional 

experience in such areas as: feld work (e.g., pest surveys, 

disease eradication, wildlife management); laboratory 

research; administration; data analysis; budget and 

accounting; communications and outreach; and other 

technical and scientifc work related to agricultural health. 

s APHIS pays for all travel and housing 

costs during the internship. 

To Apply 

Submit a complete application package to a participating 

school that includes the following: 

s Résumé 

s Letter of interest 

s Unofficial transcript 

s Three letters of recommendation 

s Copies of degrees, certificates, or diplomas (e.g., 

Associate’s Degree, General Educational Development, 

High School) 

s An application form (available directly from 

any participating school) 

Navajo Technical University (New Mexico) 

Dr. Germaine Daye, Associate Professor of 

Veterinary Technology 

Director of NTU Veterinary Teaching Hospital 

landgrant@navajotech.edu s (505) 387-7410 

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (New Mexico) 

Angeline Sells, Instructor (Natural Resources) 

Advanced Technical Education 

angeline.sells@bie.edu s (505) 792-4603 

University of North Carolina at Pembroke (North Carolina) 

Myia Reyes, Interim Program Coordinator 

American Indian Heritage Center 

myia.reyes@uncp.edu s (910) 775-4663 

Diné College (Arizona) 

Benita Litson, Director 

Diné College Land Grant Offce 

blitson@dinecollege.edu s (928) 724-6940 

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (Minnesota) 

Courtney Kowalczak, Director 

Environmental Institute 

courtneyk@fdltcc.edu s (218) 879-0862 

Cankdeska Cikana Community College (North Dakota) 

Heidi Ziegenmeyer, Land Grant Director 

heidi.ziegenmeyer@littlehoop.edu s (701) 766-1330 

Salish Kootenai College (Montana) 

Virgil Dupuis, Extension Department Director 

virgil_dupuis@skc.edu s (406) 275-4800, ext. 4899 

About APHIS 

APHIS is a multifaceted agency with a broad mission to 

protect the health and value of American agriculture and 

natural resources. Our programs and services touch the lives 

of all Americans and many people around the world every 

day. To learn more, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/careers. 

Operational Program Units 

Animal Care s Ensures the humane treatment of 

vulnerable animals nationwide by administering two 

important laws: the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse 

Protection Act 

Biotechnology Regulatory Services s Protects 

against risks to U.S. plant health by overseeing the safe 

import, interstate movement, and environmental release/ 

feld testing of certain organisms developed using 

genetic engineering 

International Services s As APHIS overseas, works with 

foreign government offcials and industries worldwide to 

carry out our agency’s mission on the global stage 

Plant Protection and Quarantine s Safeguards American 

agriculture against invasive pests and facilitates the safe 

trade of agricultural products 

Veterinary Services s Responds to disease emergencies; 

manages national programs to control or eliminate animal 

diseases; conducts diagnostic testing; ensures pure, safe, 

potent, and effective veterinary biologics; and facilitates 

the safe trade of animals and animal products 

Wildlife Services s Provides national leadership and 

expertise to manage conficts between people and wildlife 

so they can coexist 

Management Support Units 

Emergency and Regulatory Compliance Services 

s Provides leadership on emergency preparedness and 

response, regulatory investigative and enforcement 

activities, safety initiatives, and the regulation of 

agricultural select agents 

Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion 

s Provides leadership, direction, and technical support to 

all APHIS employees and external service recipients on civil 

rights matters 

Legislative and Public Affairs s Manages communications 

with APHIS stakeholders, the States, Tribal Governments 

and organizations, Congress, trading partners, the media, 

and the public 

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services 

s Provides resource management and administrative services 

to APHIS and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service 

Policy and Program Development s Analyzes policies and 

develops budgets and regulations consistent with APHIS’ 

environmental stewardship goals and legal authorities; also 

evaluates agency programs for effciency and effectiveness