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The IYT Public Policy Summer Internship Program provides the unique opportunity for young men to spend 6 weeks learning about city, county, and state government, policy, management, and advocacy. During the internship, each young man is challenged individually and will work with his peers to develop foundational communication, analytical, professional, and advocacy skills. In addition, interns participate in weekly educational seminars, trainings, brown bags, career exploration trips, and complete a policy research project during summer recess. 

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Requirements

Don't feel ready? Don't worry about it! IYT will provide the necessary training before and during the internship program to ensure your success. 

  • Be an active IYT CC member or graduating college academy student.

  • Be in good academic standing

  • Ability to work 15 hours per week minimum

  • Desire to learn!

Benefits

Through the internship, interns are able to develop foundational communication, analytical, professional, and advocacy skills. In addition, interns participate in weekly educational seminars, trainings, brown bags, career exploration trips, and complete a policy research project during summer recess. Moreover, Interns are assigned a mentor in their placement office.

  • $ 1,100 stipend

  • Extensive professional development training and experiences

  • Workplace mentorship

  • Active social justice advocacy training and opportunities

  • Field trips

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Application deadline March 29th

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Internship Dates

 

Orientation: TBA

Training: TBA

Internship: June 1st - July 10th

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Intern Graduation: July 2020

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