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Early Careers at TRS

Welcome to Early Careers at Teacher Retirement System of Texas, where your rewarding professional journey can begin. We offer a wide variety of internships and fellowship career opportunities across our agency in divisions such as information technology, human resources, legal and compliance, investment management, and more! Explore this page for an overview of our different programs.

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Intern Program

Our Summer Internship Program is a ten week program that is geared towards undergraduate and graduate students. It is a great way for students to apply their skills, gain experience, and help unlock their professional career.

Applications will post in the fall and be open until they are filled.  

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  • Benefits of a TRS Internship

    • We offer a meaningful paid summer experience
    • Attend a wide variety of program events
    • You will work on projects that will apply your educational knowledge in a real way

  • Internship Requirements

    • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program
    • Ability to work full time
    • Must reside in Texas for the duration of the internship
    • Available for June-August program dates

Fellowship Program

The purpose is to provide on-the-job training and experiential learning for recent college graduates, allowing them to gain valuable work experience alongside TRS staff in a variety of different areas.

The Fellowship Program position is a full-time, temporary, limited-term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire.

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  • Our Program Will

    • Provide participants with an understanding of working within a state agency
    • Enhance the participants’ appreciation for public service
    • Provide participants with the experience in a working office environment
    • Allow participants the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities 

  • Fellowship Requirements

    • Applicants must have completed a post-secondary degree within the last 12 months and no longer be enrolled in courses full-time
    • Participate in quarterly, agency wide check-ins with various stakeholders to ensure learning goals are being met   
As an emerging professional, I feel fortunate to have begun my career with TRS. My internship and fellowship have provided numerous learning opportunities and resources dedicated to my professional development.
I am especially grateful for the unwavering support from my Learning & Development team, who have motivated me every step of the way.
Anh Dinh (Organizational Excellence)
Anh Dinh

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