United States Patent and Trademark Office - USPTO SkillBridge Opportunity Program
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA
Summary description:
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is America's Innovation Agency that protects new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity through patents and trademarks. Under this system of protection, the U.S. economy thrives. We have a workforce of over 13,000 highly-skilled and motivated professionals including engineers, scientists, attorneys, strategists, analyst and computer specialists - all dedicated to protecting U.S. intellectual property rights. The on-the-job internship opportunity will increase the participant's understanding of the USPTO and provide relevant opportunities to support agency mission. Submit your resume to: Skillbridge.Opportunty@uspto.gov and we will provide an Interest Form for you to complete.
Job description:
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) SkillBridge Program provides transitioning Service members with professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce. The professional development offered through our program prepares candidates for a smooth transition into meaningful civilian careers. Interns are provided with an opportunity to learn more about various career paths, network with current employees and hear first-hand from agency leadership about their own career paths. Internship opportunities range from: Economist, Human Resources, Office and Administrative Support, Management & Program Analyst, Accounting, Budget, Auditing, Space Management, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Contract Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Paralegal Specialist, Transportation and Material Moving and more.