Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Program
Agency: Asian Pacific American Institute
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Major/Field of Interest: Social Sciences
Description:
APAICS invites a group of exceptional college students from across the nation to experience working in Congress and federal agencies. In addition, the interns attend briefings with members of Congress, networking events with other interns from other national Asian Pacific Islander American organizations, and also participate in joint activities with the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucus Institutes.
APAICS offers unpaid internships throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Interns may be asked to assist in:
Obtaining updates on legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Research regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander community demographics, elected officials, federal/state/local elections and the political process
Writing briefings regarding political issues of interest to Asian American for distribution to the APAIC
Compensation:
Unpaid
Hours per Week:
Full Time, Part Time
Duration: Not listed
Program Availability:
Semester, Summer
Eligibility:
- Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates, Graduate Students
Web site:
http://www.apaics.org/internships.html#internship2
Contact:
APAICS
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202/296-9200
Fax: 202/296-9236
E-mail:
apaics@apaics.org