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State Senator Keith Faber
Ohio Legislative
Service Commission Accepting Fellowship Applications
Each year college graduates set out to begin their professional lives
armed with new degrees, great enthusiasm and high expectations.
Many, however, quickly realize that getting a foot in the door can be a
difficult challenge, even for the most qualified candidates. It
is an under-appreciated fact that employers must often choose between
several academically successful candidates, making it difficult for
qualified applicants to stand out among a competitive field. This
reality means that job-seekers who possess the most unique and relevant
qualities are often best-positioned to succeed. For this reason, those
individuals who demonstrate real world skills and experiences – whether
through volunteer work or at an internship – may receive a significant
leg-up when trying to begin a career in today’s competitive job market.
With that in mind, the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) offers
a paid fellowship program aimed at recent graduates who are interested
in working in state government. This program, which has been in place
for more than forty-five years, sponsors approximately 24 paid
fellowship positions throughout state government. Many government
professionals and elected officials are graduates of the program and
can attest to its positive impact on their careers.
Program participants will be placed in one of three areas: the majority
or minority caucuses of the Ohio House or the Ohio Senate; as a member
of the LSC research and fiscal staff; or as a telecommunications
assistant with Ohio Government Television (OGT). Twenty LSC fellows are
traditionally assigned to work for one of the four legislative caucuses
where they assist legislators in areas such as speech writing,
constituent services and other legislative work. The remaining
fellowships are split between the LSC research staff and OGT positions.
The LSC Fellowship Program is a thirteen month commitment, running from
the first week in December through December 31 of the following year.
Applications for the 2016 legislative positions are due by April 1,
while telecommunications candidates must submit their applications by
May 31. It is important to note that an applicant must obtain a
bachelor’s degree before the start date of the next class in order to
qualify. Additional information about the program, including an
electronic application, an informational brochure, and answers to
frequently asked questions are available at
http://www.lsc.ohio.gov/fellowship/.
The Legislative Service Commission Fellowship Program is a unique
opportunity for public service minded individuals to gain exceptional
experience working in the public space. Fellows can expect to
gain lasting professional relationships and meaningful skills that they
will use for the rest of their careers. Moreover, this program
represents a great chance for anyone looking to distinguish themselves
as they begin a career in the public sector, and I highly recommend
that any interested candidates apply.
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