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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION1.0 PROGRAM: ACCELERATED ECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAMThe Public Service Commission of Canada recruits and develops high-potentialuniversity graduates for its Accelerated Economist Training Program.Program participants undergo four six-month assignments in economics and publicpolicy areas to gain an understanding of the Cabinet system and the federalgovernment decision-making process. After two years, participants are eligible for midlevelpositions, with a long-term view of becoming senior analysts.1.1 Eligibility:If you are graduating or have recently graduated from a university, with a master'sdegree in economics, public administration, or a related discipline with graduate levelcourses in these two specific areas, you are eligible to apply.1.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/recruit/cfple.htnlVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fall.2.0 PROGRAM: CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPSThis initiative provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience relatedto their current academic field of study and helps prepare them for the successfultransition from school to the world of work. Post-secondary co-op or internship studentsrequiring a mandatory work term as a condition of graduation may apply for a workassignment through the Public Service Commission of Canada.2.1 Eligibility:Post-secondary students enrolled in a Public Service Commission of Canada- approvedCo-operative Education or Internship Program are eligible to apply.2.2 Contact:Visit your campus co-op coordinator or any office of the Public Service Commission of Canada3.0 PROGRAM: FEDERAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMThe Federal Student Work Experience Program offers you the opportunity to growpersonally, develop new skills and learn more about how the federal government works.Pg. 234