Review Vacancy
TitlePolicy, Strategy & Research Unit Internship - Hourly - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $20.42 Hourly
Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)
Duties Description The Office of Workforce Data and Research (OWDR) empowers New York State to make data-driven decisions that advance and strengthen its workforce. OWDR is seeking a highly motivated intern for the Spring 2026 semester to contribute to workforce development research. The intern will work on two projects: The Apprenticeship Outcomes Literature Review: Identify research related to the impact of apprenticeships on employment, salary, lifetime earnings, and related outcomes. While there is ample research on the impact of college degrees, less exists regarding apprenticeships. We are interested in both peer-reviewed and grey literature. Deliverable: A comprehensive literature reference list in BibTeX format. Project 2: Workforce Data Inventory: Create an inventory of relevant datasets for inclusion in a workforce-focused Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS).The SLDS will enable NYS to make better data-driven decisions about workforce development programs, policy and funding. The SLDS will enable NYS to make better data-driven decisions about workforce development programs, policy and funding.
Deliverable: An inventory (spreadsheet or Microsoft List) of relevant datasets, including details such as: Agency Name, Program, Agency Contact, Dataset Description, Potential Linkages (to other datasets), Data Limitations.
Enrolled in a relevant degree program such as economics, sociology, public policy, computer science, data science, or a related discipline.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
Be 18 years of age or older
Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State*
Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent
Preferred Skill sets:
Research: Experience conducting literature reviews using academic databases and search engines; ability to identify and evaluate relevant sources (peer-reviewed articles, grey literature). Data: Basic understanding of data and data systems; ability to identify and categorize different types of data; comfortable
comfortable working with spreadsheets. Strong written communication skills for summarizing research findings. Organizational: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines; detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Comments Preferred minimum education level: Senior
Preferred maximum education level: Graduate Student
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Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by February 2nd, 2026 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 204000, Policy, Strategy & Research Unit Internship - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
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