23. Peace Corps

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Undergrad Internships

No. of undergrad internships in:

2005: 0

2006: 0

2007: 0

2006 interns from the following classes:

0% Freshman

0% Sophomores

0% Juniors

0% Seniors

0% Graduates

2006 interns from the following majors:

NA% Business

NA% Computer Science

NA% Economics

0% Engineering

NA% Liberal Arts

NA% Math

NA% Science

NA% Undeclared

0% Other

0% of internships paid

0% of internships unpaid

Is there an offical summer internship program? No*

Average length of summer program: NA weeks

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

Average hourly wage: $NA

Are interns paid on lump sum basis? NA

Average total intern compensation: $NA

NA% of eligible 2006 interns received full-time job offers

NA% of interns with offers accepted

NOTE: The recruitment effort for Peace Corps on campus and in the community is for volunteers who will serve overseas for 27 months. Peace Corps does not recruit interns on an other than as-needed basis within some departments.

Applicants & New Hires

1,000 undergrad campuses where employer recruited 2006-07

1,000 undergrad campuses where employer made job offers

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2005: 11,638

2006: 12,242

2007: 8,276

Entry-level hires

2005: 4,055

2006: 4,095

2007: 1,724

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2005: NA%

2006: NA%

2007: NA%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

1-Leadership Skills

3-Work Experience

2-Other

Volunteer activity and motivation

2006 new hires majored in:

NA% Business

NA% Computer Science

NA% Economics

NA% Engineering

NA% Liberal Arts

NA% Math

NA% Science

NA% Undeclared

100*% Other

...and are:

NA% African American

NA% Hispanic American

NA% Asian American

NA% Other

16% Total minorities

59% Female

NOTE: Volunteers are selected based on all the above and are matched by skills and experience to expressed needs of overseas posts. The process evaluates all facets of the applicant and makes an assessment on overall suitability for overseas service.

NOTE: Peace Corps categorizes volunteers by work area: education 35%, health/HIV/AIDS 21%, business development 16%, environment 14%, youth 6%, agriculture 5%, and other 4%.

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1

Average base salary: Less than $35,000

100% earn less than $35,000

0% earn $35,000 to $39,999

0% earn $40,000 to $44,999

0% earn $45,000 to $49,999

0% earn $50,000 to $54,999

0% earn $55,000 to $59,999

0% earn $60,000 to $64,999

0% earn $65,000 to $69,999

0% earn $70,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

0% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $NA

0% received performance bonus first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2006: $NA

NA% of 2006 entry-level hires eligible for OT

NA% of 2006 entry-level hires not eligible for OT

Reimburse employees for ed expenses?: No

Do employees become eligible immediately?: NA

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $NA

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? No

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? No

Time Off

Is there a Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank? No

If no, total paid vacation days:

During first year: 24

After 1 year: 24

After 3 years: 24

After 5 years: 24

After 10 years: 24

Total paid holidays: NA*

Time off for religious observances: Yes

If yes, max PTO days:

During first year: NA

After 1 year: NA

After 3 years: NA

After 5 years: NA

After 10 years: NA

Total days off for religious observances: NA*

Is flex time available? Yes

Sick, personal days, first year: NA*

Health Benefits

Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes

Employees pay part of the cost? No

Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes

Extra charge for dental coverage? No

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? No

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? No

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? No

NA months to full vesting in 401(k)

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: NA%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: NA%

If 401(k) match not calculated as percentage of salary, explain:

Are entry-level hires eligible for co-funded pension? No

Months to full vesting in co-funded pension: NA

Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? NA

Months to full vesting in profit-sharing program: NA

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maximum Maternity Leave

0 days during first year

0 days after 1 year

0 days after 3 years

0 days after 5 years

Maximum Paternity Leave

0 days during first year

0 days after 1 year

0 days after 3 years

0 days after 5 years

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? No

Max. annual company match for employee charitable gifts: $NA

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? $NA*

Employee Discounts

NOTE: Volunteer travel to and from posts are paid in full by the agency, as are medical and other emergency travel expenses. Personal and vacation travel are the responsibility of the volunteer. Transportation on-sight is either public or bicycle.

Number of paid holidays, days off for religious observance, and sick leave vary.

Work Environment

60* hours worked weekly by entry-level hires on average

Does average vary by business unit, department? Yes*

Entry-level hire work locations...

0% in open work stations

0% in cubicles

0% in shared offices

0% in private offices

100% have no company-supplied work space

Does organization monitor e-mail?: No

Does organization monitor Web usage? No

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Casual Fridays

Casual

Formal/Business

Does organization sponsor employee volunteer opportunities? Yes

Does organization offer employee daycare? Not offered

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Facilities not available

NOTE: Volunteers live and work in the communities where assigned and the amount of time spent will vary by the assignment and the volunteer's interests. Volunteers are part of the local fabric and as such, are on duty 24/7.

Training Programs

Does your organization have a formal orientation program? Yes

If yes, how many days is it? 90

Orientation includes:

Computer Training

Guest Speakers

Diversity Exercises

Team Building Activities

Tour of Facilities

Language, specific technical skills, and cross cultural immersion in a community-based setting

$NA average spent on training, per new hire, in 2006

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or less? Yes

NA*

Do candidates apply directly? NA

If not, how is eligibility determined? NA

When are new hires first eligible? NA

Is program rotational? NA

If yes, number of locations or business units: NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: NA

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? NA

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or more? No

NA

Do candidates apply directly? NA

If not, how is eligibility determined?

NA

When are new hires first eligible? NA

Is program rotational? NA

If yes, number of locations or business units NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: NA

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? NA

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes

100% of entry-level hires participate

NA* days of additional training expected

NOTE: The Peace Corps offers language and diversity training.

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: NA*%

Five-year retention rate: NA*%

How are raises determined?

NA*

When are entry-level hires eligible for first raise? NA*

How are promotions determined?

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion? NA*

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Throughout duration of service by the Country Director

Important qualities

1-Analytical Skills

2-Organization Skills

3-Team Player

Other-additional skill sets as needed.

Min. tenure in years required for job change: NA*

Describe any rules that apply:

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of VP exist at this organization? No

If not, is there a comparable title? Deputy Director

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 1

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 0*

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: NA

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 40

NOTE: Unless extended, Peace Corps terms are for five years. Volunteers are paid a fixed stipend based on the prevailing wage in host country. While many volunteers return to work at Peace Corps headquarters, they do not receive promotions and typically do not change assignments during their 27-month tour of duty.