Careers

Students in the Green School take what they have learned in the classroom and through immersive experiences like study abroad, internships and fellowships, secure top positions in their fields at major public, private and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

The Green School equips students with the skills needed to become the global leaders of tomorrow. A small sample of organizations where Green School graduates have found internships and fulltime jobs includes:

Government/Public Sector

  • U.S. Department of State
  • Library of Congress
  • National Security Agency
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • U.S. Department of Labor
  • FBI
  • Defense Intelligence Agency
  • U.S. Southern Command
  • Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
  • City of Coral Gables
  • U.S. Immigration and Citizenship
  • General Consulate of France
  • Department of Justice
  • Consulate General of Spain
  • Miami International Airport


Non-Government (Not for Profits, NGO, Think Tanks)

  • Cuban American National Foundation
  • AmeriCorps
  • The Washington Center
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Global Ties Miami
  • Human Rights Watch
  • Peace Corps
  • German American Business Chamber
  • United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network
  • The Angolan Mission to the United Nations


Private Sector

  • Hayman Woodward
  • Focal Point Data Risk
  • Raymond James Financial
  • Citi
  • Ackerman Group


Student Success Stories

Career Services

The Career and Talent Development Department is the FIU student and alumni career resource. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to helping our students make their career dreams a reality. We offer help in choosing a major, writing and critiquing resumes, practicing interviews, career transition and assessments, among other services to help our students move their careers forward.

Career & Talent Development

Internships and Jobs

Internships are a great way to gain experience before entering the workforce. To ensure student success, Career and Talent Development (CTD) at FIU has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform - to be your one-stop shop for launching your career.

Internships and Jobs
Handshake

Drop-In Program

The Career and Talent Development Drop-In Program is designed to help students and alumni get quick and convenient career guidance, job and internship search strategies, resume tips, and much more!

Drop-In Program Details

  • Drop-In Program Hours

    During the Spring 2022 semester, Hydrid Drop-In Sessions will take place through Zoom and in-person at MMC, BBC, and the Engineering Campus as follows:

    Virtual - Zoom Platform

    • Mondays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    • Tuesdays: 10:00am - 12:00pm
    • Wednesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm 
      • 1/19/2022, 2/16/2022, 3/16/2022, 4/13/2022)
    • Thursdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    MMC (In-Person) - SASC 305

    • Mondays:  1:00pm - 3:00pm
    • Tuesdays:  10:00am - 12:00pm
    • Thursdays:  1:00pm - 3:00pm

    BBC (In-Person) - WUC 253

    • Mondays:  12:00pm - 2:00pm
    • Tuesdays:  10:00am - 12:00pm
    • Thursdays:  10:00am - 12:00pm

    EC (In-Person) - EC 2852

    • Mondays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    • Tuesdays:  3:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Thursdays:  2:00pm - 4:00pm

    To access the Zoom link for the virtual offerings, please visit Handshake Events and search for Hybrid Drop-In Sessions. 

    Please note: Hours may vary based on events including Internship Fair, Career Fair, Career Expo, Federal Government Conference. 

Most if not all of what was covered in the Global Affairs program is relevant to my current work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Overall I have no doubt that the experience with [the program] has only made me a more skilled professional.

Donald Dinehart ‘16; Skyline Ultd Inc.

Work in Washington, D.C.

The Green School secures hundreds of internships for FIU students through our partnership with FIU in Washington, D.C. and The Washington Center at public, private and non-profit organizations in Washington.

Get Career Advice

Whether starting your first semester, about to graduate or already out in the workforce, our team is here to support all Green School students and alumni.

 

Adriana Pinera-Cruz
Career Specialist, Graduate Programs 
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs 
Office: 305-348-7911 (SIPA II 505) | admedina@fiu.edu

Jacqueline Feliz
Career Specialist, Undergraduate Programs
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs 
Office: 305-348-4888 (SIPA II 506 A) | jfeliz@fiu.edu