RELATED March 10, 2026 Partnership for Public Service's public comments on OPM's "Reduction in Force Appeals" proposed rule March 06, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability Action Appeals” proposed rule February 13, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs” proposed rule Back to Reports Federal Training and Internship Program April 29, 2010 On April 29, 2010, John Palguta, Vice President for Policy, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on the Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia, on federal training and internship programs. In his testimony, Palguta urged Congress to pass S. 674, the Federal Supervisor Training Act. He also discussed the untapped potential of student internships and urged federal agencies to see interns as a pipeline for future talent. In addition, he commented on the Federal Career Internship Program and provided recommendations moving forward. Download (175k)