Reflections from an Intern with the CGA:  Marium M. Interning at the Connecticut General Assembly is a very diverse experience in terms of the work I am assigned and the people I have interacted with so far this semester. The legislative process is not something that can only be learned in a classroom; it is […]

Reflections from an Intern with the CGA: Helen G. This week started with some drama. However, before discussing the drama-filled Monday, there is background information that is critical to understand. In the General Assembly there are bipartisan committees made up of Senators and Representatives. These committees are responsible to create a list of bills that […]

Central Intelligence Agency Internship:  Government Relations/Other Are you looking for an internship that is not only exciting and fulfilling, but also gives interns the opportunity to assist in the protection of our country on a day to day basis? An internship and the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) could be just the opportunity you’re […]

Office of Congressman Joe Courtney Internship:  Government Administration/Other By assisting the Congressman’s district staff, interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about how a Congressional office provides constituent services and interacts with the community. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government […]

The United Nations Internship:  Government Relations/Other Are you looking to enter the world of diplomacy and public policy? Then an internship at the United Nations, the world’s largest and most renowned diplomatic institution might be just the place you are looking for. Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the UN’s funds […]

Brookings Institution Internship:  Public Policy Company Description: The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals: 1) Strengthen American democracy; 2) Foster the economic and social welfare, security […]

Reflections from an Intern with the CGA By Jacqueline Williams It is true that you never really know what to expect when interning at the Connecticut General Assembly for a State Senator. One day something crazy can happen and your whole day of events completely changes. This is exactly what happened this past week in […]

Internship Blog by Matthew S. for Week Ending April 3rd Overall this week felt a little slower previous weeks at the capitol in Hartford. This is partially due to the upcoming holiday. Furthermore most of the JF deadlines which play a crucial role in determining the life a bill have recently passed. This creates a […]

Over the past few days activity at the General Assembly has really started to ramp up. This far into the session all of the committees are starting to give joint favorable votes on the many bills before them. Some committees however, are still hearing public testimony on some. One of the more interesting public hearing […]

Please see listing from http://www.aflcio.org/unionsummer: This is a 9-week educational internship in which participants are introduced to the labor movement through union organizing campaigns.  It runs from June 15 until August 14. What kinds of qualifications are needed to participate in Union Summer? Union Summer interns must be dedicated to social and economic justice and […]