Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program
The Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program provides college undergraduates with a behind-the-scenes look into policy and politics in America. Participants will be provided the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Congress, explore public service and policy careers, discuss current policy initiatives, and gain a close-up view of leadership at its best by serving and learning from members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
To learn more about the Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program, contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Leadership Institute at (202) 263-2800 and ask for the internship coordinator.
Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Application
Congressional District Internship with Congressman David Scott
Internships in the Office of Congressman David Scott are open to high school seniors (District offices only), undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing, and recent graduates. All applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public service and excellent research and writing skills.
The Internship Program is designed especially to allow students to apply lessons learned in class to a work environment, to make professional contacts and to obtain extensive knowledge of government agencies and, more specifically, to learn how a Congressional office functions to serve constituents.
Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working closely with the legislative, and communications staff, while interns in the District Office will learn about the constituent services process by assisting communications and constituent services staff. In today’s job market, the experience that an internship provides is vital for career development.
All internships are unpaid and candidates who are chosen for the Washington, D.C. office are responsible for paying their travel and living expenses. However, interns in any office can arrange to receive academic credit for their work.
The selection process is highly competitive. Candidates are selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, interest in public policy and community service contributions. The staff will initially review each application. Then, promising candidates will be contacted for interviews.
2009 APPROXIMATE SESSION DATES
Winter: January 17 – March 20, 2009
Spring: March 30 – May 15, 2009
Summer I: May 25 – July 10, 2009
Summer II: July 20 – September 25, 2009
Fall: September 28 – December 18, 2009
2009 APPLICATION DEADLINES:
January 2, 2009
March 6, 2009
May 1, 2009
July 3, 2009
August 14, 2009
The Internship Application can be downloaded below. Please fill out the application and mail it to the office with which you are seeking an internship.
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