Intern Testimonials
Recruiting Intern - Iowa Department of Administrative Services
“Interning for the State of Iowa has been an incredibly rewarding experience, offering endless opportunities for learning, professional growth, and collaboration with an outstanding team.”
Choose Iowa Intern - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
“Interning for the Choose Iowa program within IDALS has been an amazing learning experience thus far. I have been able to grasp teamwork, empathize with others, and comprehend valuable life lessons. I am very fortunate to have received this position as a Choose Iowa Admin Intern!”
Communications Intern - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
“Interning at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been a transformative experience for me. I have not only developed professionally through networking and collaborating on group projects but also expanded my understanding of the department's operations."”
Urban Conservation Intern - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
“Working with IDALS has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The supportive environment has helped me grow while also deepening my passion in water quality. I’ve had the opportunity to learn from my colleagues and contribute my own experiences and education along the way. I’m confident this internship will serve as a strong foundation as I transition into the next phase of my career.”
About the Career Experience Program
Build your future. Serving Iowa.
The State of Iowa Career Experience Program provides students and emerging professionals with meaningful opportunities to explore careers in public service while gaining real-world experience across state government.
Whether you're interested in career exposure, micro-internship, or traditional internship, the program is designed to help you discover how your skills and interests can make an impact for Iowans. Participants have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to a wide variety of career paths across state agencies.
Explore. Experience. Serve.
From communications and marketing to finance, technology, public safety, environmental services, healthcare, and more, the Career Experience Program offers hands-on experiences that help you build professional skills, expand your network, and explore future career opportunities.
The Career Experience Program introduces students to the wide range of careers available within Iowa state government. By creating meaningful early-career experiences, the program helps participants envision a future in public service and opens the door to long-term career opportunities with the State of Iowa.
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