FOR STUDENTS | INSTITUTE INTERNSHIP
Through the Institute of Politics Internship Program, undergraduate students are placed
with elected officials in the Pittsburgh area at the local, state, and federal levels. Students
earn four credits for their work in an elected official's office and their weekly seminar. Since
1990, nearly 300 undergraduates have benefited from this unique educational experience.
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LEGISLATOR FOR A DAY
The Institute conducts the Legislator for a Day program each spring to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to "shadow" a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and gain insight into the legislative process and the roles and functions of State Representatives and State Senators. Approximately 120 students have participated in this program.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
This is a 13-week intense Fellowship which places students in either the office of a House Leader or with a Committee Chair in Harrisburg. Interns are paid a monthly stipend and receive academic credit for the Fellowship.
If you are interested in an application and additional information on this exciting, one-of-a-kind internship, contact:
Raymond Whittaker
BMC Fellowship Coordinator
Bipartisan Management Committee
PA House of Representatives
Room 133 Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2221
(717)783-1027
(717)772-5288 Fax
rwhittaker@pabmc.net
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THE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This competitive internship, also known as the James G. Fulton & J. Steele Gow Fellowship in Washington, D.C., is sponsored by the Political Fellows Programs of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Les Aspin Center for Government.
Ms. Deborah Turner
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place, Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)391-5122
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LEGISLATIVE OFFICE FOR RESEARCH LIAISON (LORL) INTERNSHIP
Students work full-time or part-time in Harrisburg, as a resource on projects conducted by the LORL offices.
More information can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Michael R. King
PA House of Representatives
House Box 202218
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2218
(717)787-8948
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THE JAMES A. FINNEGAN FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION
The Finnegan Foundation offers a ten-week paid internship in an administrative office of Pennsylvania government.
Application guidelines and information can be obtained by contacting:
Mr. Bill Baer, Administrator
James A. Finnegan Foundation
3600 Raymond Street
Reading, PA 19605
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CORO CENTER FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Seeking a future in public affairs?
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces diverse, intelligent and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. The curriculum consists of field assignments, site visits, interviews, individual and group projects, and consultancies. The next Fellows class will run from August 2007 to May 2008.
For more information and application guidelines for this program, contact:
Coro Center for Civic Leadership
33 Terminal Way, Suite 429A
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-201-5772
Fax: 412-201-0672
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