INTERNSHIPSOverview
Anne Marie Diener (IBGA '06) attends an event with her internship supervisors from Food Products Association
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By interning for and meeting with corporate government relations and lobbying experts from a wide range of issues, students learn how companies represent their interests in the nation’s capital.
For approximately 30 hours a week, students will intern in the lobbying office of a major national corporation, lobbying firm, or trade association. The Institute's staff will match you with an internship that best meets your interests, your level of skill, and the needs of the intern sponsor.
Below is a sample weekly internship schedule:
Monday - 9:00am -4:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am -5:30pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday - 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday - No Internships
“I met some great people this summer as well as made many friends; some of them were fellow students and some of them were professionals or individuals I worked with.These friendships and the insight I gained about the dynamic relationship between business and government helped make my summer in Washington extremely important and meaningful.”
Janelle Duyck
Willamette University
Intern, National Federation of Independent Business
Air Force Academy cadet John Tamasitis (IBGA '04) and Hank Kopcial, Director of the Education Foundation for the National Federation of Independent Business, talk at an Institute event
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Internships provide students with a first-hand look at the delicate relationship between business and government.
Intern responsibilities vary, but often include:
- Covering Congressional Hearings
- Conducting Research
- Coordinating Events
- Managing Databases
- Writing for a Newsletter or Other Publication
For more information regarding hosting a TFAS intern, please click here.
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