Panetta Institute Congressional Internship

A great opportunity for CSULA students!

The annual Congressional Internship Program is designed to encourage and develop future leaders of this nation. This internship program differs from other programs in that it provides students with an intensive two-week orientation at the Panetta Institute before these interns begin work with members of California’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. for approximately two and one-half months. Due to the efforts of the Panetta Institute and its patrons, including the CSU Chancellor, a full scholarship covering all costs is awarded to the students. Students selected to participate in this prestigious program are appointed by the university presidents from the twenty-three campus California State University system, Santa Clara University and Dominican University of California. Selection is based on exemplary scholastic record, interest in politics and potential for a public service career.

The following criteria will be used to determine who will represent California State University, Los Angeles in 2010:

1. Exemplary maturity and leadership abilities;
2. Willingness to take on assigned tasks and work hard;
3. A demonstrated ability to be a good team member;
4. Superior academic achievement;
5. Advanced written and verbal skills, and clarity of speech appropriate for a congressional setting;
6. A written essay from the student stating the reasons for her/his interest in the program;
7. A demonstrated commitment to community and public service;
8. Enrollment in junior or senior year, or in a graduate program, at the time when the program begins at the Panetta Institute for the fall term;
9. Registration for the fall term, either junior or senior year, or in a graduate program, concurrent with the Congressional Internship Program, at the CSU campus he/she represents – this is a credit-based program and no audits are allowed;
10. A student who has never been sanctioned under the California Code of regulations, Title 5, Article 2 (Student Discipline), Section 41301; and
11. A student that has not taken part in this program during previous years.

Interested students should submit a letter of interest, a resume, and a two page essay addressing the above criteria to the California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Political Science, E&T A524.

Please contact Prof. Scott Bowman for further information on applying.

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Learn to take part in research on issues that affect you, your community and your nation!

Expenses covered plus stipend.

To learn more visit: http://summeracademy.urban.org.

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• Exposure to state politics and careers in public service
• Challenging and stimulating work environment
• Community outreach and networking opportunities
• Flexible hours to accommodate school and work

Assemblymember Tony Mendoza represents California’s 56th Assembly District, which encompasses the cities of:  Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Norwalk, Buena Park, Santa Fe Springs, South Whittier and parts of Lakewood and Whittier.

How To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and application to: Assemblymember Tony Mendoza,

12501 E. Imperial Hwy, Suite 210; Norwalk, CA 90650, by fax (562) 863-7466,

For more information go online to: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a56/, or call (562) 864-5600.

Bonus Information:

Spring, Summer and Fall Internship Available.

Flexible hours. Will work with students to receive school credit.

This internship is unpaid.

Sergio Contreras
Senior Assistant to Assemblymember Tony Mendoza, 56th District

12501 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 210

Norwalk, CA 90650

Ph. (562) 864-5600

Fax (562) 863-7466

sergio.contreras@asm.ca.gov

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