Internships
Overview
ICPES places students at many government agencies including the Small Business Administration
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Students intern for approximately 30 hours per week. Prior to the program, the Institute staff works to match the student with an internship from among the many organizations with which TFAS has relationships. The staff does its utmost to place students in internships that best meet their interests and skills.
The internships provide students with a firsthand look at the workings of the U.S. economy and political system. Washington is the home to over 40,000 summer interns, so students are encouraged to complete their applications early due to the competitive nature of Washington, D.C. internships.
ICPES intern sites are very diverse including Congressional offices, political organizations, international policy groups, think tanks, embassies and law firms. Intern duties often include:
- Attending congressional hearings
- Conducting research
- Coordinating events
- Managing databases
- Writing reports for publication
- General administrative work
Students may arrange their own internship if it meets the requirements of the Institute and has been approved by the Institute staff. If there is a specific organization with which a participant would like to intern, it is best to contact that office directly.
Sean King interned at the DC. Mayor's Office of African Affairs
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In order to accommodate class time, students typically intern between 30-35 hours per week.
Below is a sample internship schedule:
Monday-9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday- 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday-9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday- 9:00am - 5:00pm
“Through my internship, I was able to experience the busy and exciting pace of work on Capitol Hill, as well as meet some of the most powerful and influential policymakers in our nation."
Alan Dyer
Vanderbilt University
Intern, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee
For more information regarding hosting a TFAS intern, please click here.
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