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V-PIIP Resume Collection Bidding Ends on September 10 at 12 p.m. ET
Are you interested in some of the employers who registered for V-PIIP Resume Collection? Perhaps you missed out on the virtual interview V-PIIP deadline? Not to worry! You still have the opportunity to apply to many employers participating in the resume collection program. Bidding for V-PIIP resume collection runs through September 10th at 12pm ET.
August 13, 2026
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Registration Extended for OPIA’s Virtual Employer Chats
Missed out on registering for a virtual chat with a public interest employer? Not to worry! We have extended the registration period for organizations scheduled to conduct a virtual chat between August 10-11. Register here
August 7, 2026
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Bidding for V-PIIP Virtual Interviews Closes on August 12
Bidding for V-PIIP virtual interviews is closing in a few days. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to interview with public interest employers hiring for summer and post-graduate positions!
August 6, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 14, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 17, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
August 17, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
August 18, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Grayce’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
August 18, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
August 19, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Grayce’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
August 19, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
August 20, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
August 20, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
August 20, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.