The environment is extremely friendly and welcoming. I have had numerous opportunities to expand my learning and grow as both a student and employee. I have found my time here to be valuable to my career development. The atmosphere is encouraging, and mentors/supervisors want to see and help you succeed.
What I wish was different
Nothing thus far.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities that are available to employees. Don't be afraid to reach out to people who are in roles that are of interest to you.
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Program Management and Analysis Intern
May 2024 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The ACE internship programs provided many great experiences. I had several opportunities to travel with the government, meet hardworking government officials (including the Secretary of Agriculture), and learn a lot about the USDA, working in government, agriculture, and the environment. I would highly recommend the ACE intern program and a career at APHIS to anyone.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Wildlife Technician
June - August 2019 • Moses Lake, WA
What I liked
I enjoyed working outside all day and helping the salmon population.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Go out of your comfort zone you'll be surprised.
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Plant Protection Quarantine Aide
June 2019 • Lockport, NY
What I liked
I loved everything about my position. The atmosphere of the work environment was great and I enjoyed the responsibilities I had as an employee. The work I was doing was important and gave me a sense of purposefulness.
What I wish was different
I do not know of anything exactly that I would have changed.
Advice
Set a good routine for yourself! Carry a routine into time after work as well. I found it very helpful to have a routine for my time outside of work and that will really helped me excel.
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PPQ Technician
April 2019 • Easton, PA
What I liked
A lot of cool people to work with, very knowledgeable staff.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
A lot of time spent walking through the woods, so if you like that do it.
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PPQ Plant Protection Aide
June - August 2019 • Lockport, NY
What I liked
Worked outdoors, Responsibility for my self and my partner, the people I worked with were from all across the US, weekly overtime, pto and sick leave
What I wish was different
Not changing partners every week, depending on the truck I was assigned our equipment was sometimes good or it could be bad/broken
Advice
Great experience for working in the federal government, stay hydrated through the summer, and check yourself for ticks everyday.
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NLTP Labratorian Training Fellow
June - July 2020 • Manhattan, KS
What I liked
This program prepared us to be hired at the National Bio-agro Defence facility and other BSL-3 laboratories. It also lead to the Master's student position which I have recently been accepted to.
What I wish was different
It was online due to covid and I'm sure would be much more fun in person.
Advice
Definitely do as many things as possible research, internships, fellowships etc.
