Application Deadline Feb. 21, 2020
The APAPA California State Capitol Internship Program is designed to prepare students to become future leaders in our greater community. This program provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership and networking skills, gain public policy experience and become more civically engaged.
Students will be placed in the office(s) of local, state or federal elected official offices and work a minimum of 100 hours throughout the duration of the program (hours are flexible within each office). Hours must stretch throughout the intern program, June 1 – August 7, 2020 (exceptions may be made with approval of the Committee).
Interns will receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 after the successful completion of the program.
Students are responsible for their own housing, transportation and insurance.
The program is open to all California resident undergraduate, graduate students, and graduating high school seniors.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Community service
- Preferred minimum grade point average of 3.0
Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2020
Summer Program Length: Monday, June 1, 2020 – Friday, August 7, 2020*
*Due to various academic calendars, students can request special accommodations within this time frame. However, a minimum of 100 hours must be completed.
Internship Mandatory Program Requirements
Attend the following events and workshops in Sacramento:
- Saturday, April 4, 2020: Shining Star Gala
- Saturday, May 23, 2020, 9 AM – 12:30 PM: Orientation
- Friday, June 12 & 26, 2020: Workshops
- Friday, July 10 & 24, 2020: Workshops
- TBD: Voter Registration Outreach
- TBD: State Capitol Day
- Friday, August 7, 2020: Graduation Luncheon from 12 – 1:30 PM
Additional Opportunities (not required):
Interns will have the opportunity to participate as a volunteer with APAPA at other events, including the following: Town Halls, Voters Forum, Holiday Mixer, Legislative Reception and the following year’s Internship Program and Gala.
For any questions, please contact APAPA National Headquarters at [email protected] or call 916-928-9988.