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Rep. Dave Weldon offers internship opportunities for college students in both his Florida and Washington, D.C. offices. Past interns have found this opportunity to be an exciting and rewarding way to learn more about the federal government.
Interns are a valuable asset to the office and are responsible for a variety of duties. Individuals must be mature, professional, strong writers and possess good communication skills. Interns will participate in assisting the office staff with routine tasks such as opening and distributing constituent mail, assisting in the front office, giving tours of the Capitol, and running errands. They will also have the opportunity to assist legislative staff with research, attend hearings, and track legislative developments. By the end of the internship, students have received a firsthand look at the legislative process and the inner-workings of a Congressional office.
Eligibility
The ideal applicant will have strong academic credentials and an interest in public service. Due to the high number of applicants, internships are limited. Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions about the internship program, please contact Cathy Graham in the Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-3671.
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Prospective high school applicants residing in the Fifteenth District who are seeking a Congressional nomination to one of the U.S. Service Academies should contact Weldon’s district to initiate a file.
Basic Eligibility: Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of 1 July of the year of admission to an academy:
Age: Be at least 17, but not have passed the 23rd birthday.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Marital status: Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
Residence: Must be a legal resident of the 15th Congressional District.
General Admission Standards:
The five academies consider evidence of character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness, goals and motivation in determining each nominee's "whole person" evaluation.
* Appointments to the United States Coast Guard Academy are based on a nationwide competitive examination. Inquiries should be made directly to the Director of Admission, USCGA, New London, CT 06320.
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Congressional pages are high school students who work in the U.S. Capitol as messengers for members of Congress and Congressional staffers. The page program is an opportunity for young men and women to learn firsthand about the operations of the legislative branch of government.
Prospective applicants seeking a Congressional nomination to serve as a page in the House of Representatives must meet the following criteria:
1. Applicant must receive a letter of recommendation from Rep. Weldon;
2. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age at the time their appointment begins;
3. Applicant must have an average of "B" or better in all major courses including English, science, mathematics, social studies and foreign language.
Students who are interested in applying to become a page should contact Cathy Graham in Congressman Weldon's Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-3671 to obtain additional information and an application form.
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