Summer 2018 Internship Class

The 2018 internship class reported for duty on June 3rd and worked through the summer until July 22nd. We more than doubled the size of our second class having gone from placing nine interns in 2017 to 21 in 2018. (For 2019 we plan to double yet again.) Interns worked both in the halls of Congress as well as for policy analysis and think tank firms located off the hill. The 2018 class was a tremendous success.

 

                                

These young men and women learned a lot, loved a lot, made a ton of new friends and had a ball. They toured museums and national monuments, dined together, lived together and though from all corners of the country, established friendships that will last a lifetime.

Plus these made connections and have business cards of individuals who are making a difference not only in America but on a world stage. As was the case last year, several of our interns concluded their summer with a job offer. The interns were exposed to and plugged into our system of self-governance which, sadly, many of our younger generations are checking out of.  This is especially critical in the black community. Though about 13% of the nation’s population, black-American representation on Capitol Hill is only about 2%. By exposing these college students to the Capitol work environment some may choose public service as a career path or may simply choose a higher level of involvement than they otherwise may have. Both of which are positive outcomes.

 

Recruiting for the 2019 summer internship class has already begun! 
If you or someone you know may be a quality candidate, submit an application today! 

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