Purpose
Miami-Dade County is committed to the development of future leaders. This commitment has been expressed repeatedly by the County Manager and articulated in the County's Strategic Plan. The Management Trainee Program is a training program that provides a mechanism to help fulfill this commitment.

All participants have the opportunity to explore different government career fields, gain invaluable insight into Miami-Dade County Government, and acquire the experience necessary to attain future leadership positions.

Summary
The Management Trainee Program provides a one-year executive-level internship opportunity for selected candidates. Participants are rotated through various department assignments and perform project based activities so that they may explore different administrative career fields.
In addition, Management Trainees may be called upon to perform special tasks and projects outside of normal rotations at the discretion of the County Manager and program administrators.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Possess a Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field, prior to start date.

Status
While in the Management Trainee Program, participants will become full-time employees of Miami-Dade County for one year. Upon completion of the program, employment with Miami-Dade County is not guaranteed; however, many former management trainees have continued their careers with the County and have gone on to become County executives.

For the purpose of the County's residency requirement, Management Trainees will be considered as probationary employees who are not obligated to reside in Miami-Dade County while participating in the program.

Selection Committee
The County Manager will select program participants. A Selection Committee, appointed by the County Manager, reviews application packages and interviews candidates. The Selection Committee makes recommendations to the County Manager.

Applying For Program
Program requirements will be advertised locally and nationally, and applications will be received and processed by the Program Coordinator.

See the Application section for procedures and requirements.

Only completed application packages will be accepted and considered.

Selection Criteria
Applicants will be selected on the following criteria:

• Capacity for leadership
• Potential for future professional growth
• Commitment to a career in public service
• Scholastic achievements
• References
• Quality of position paper
  

Program Completion
Supervising executives shall complete evaluations of participants following each rotation. An employee's participation will be recognized by the County Manager and documented within the employee's personnel file.