The Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) Summer Political Internship Program, established in 1992, places college students in the offices of state and federal elected officials. Interns work to promote Taiwanese culture, heritage and identity while gaining a greater understanding of the American political system through active, hands-on involvement. All college students interested in Taiwanese American issues may also apply.
Interns gain valuable, working knowledge through assignments in political offices located throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington DC. In addition to working in their offices, interns visit top legislators in an intense lobbying trip, attend community events, participate in leadership development workshops, and various other activities.
TACL interns also gain access to a network of TACL alumni through our unique mentorship program. Alumni of the TACL Political Internship Program have gone on to become elected officials, Congressional staffers, state and local level government staffers, local business leaders and students in top graduate school programs.
The Hon. Howard Berman, US House of Representatives
The Hon. John Chiang, California State Controller
The Hon. Judy Chu, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Dana Rohrbacher, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Edward Royce, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Adam Schiff, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Grace Napolitano, US House of Representatives
The Hon. Ted Lieu, California State Senate
The Hon. Mike Eng, California State Assembly
WHEN
9 Week program during the summer from Friday, June 8 to August 12, 2012.
WHERE
Political interns will be assigned to offices located throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, San Francisco, or Washington DC. (Major location is in LA. Other locations may depend upon applicants).
WHO
Senior High School Students, and current or recently graduated college students.
HOW
To be considered, the following items must be submitted for review:
Completed application form.
Statement of purpose (300-500 words) describing yourself and reasons for your interest in this program.
At least one letter of reference. It can be emailed to
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A copy of your most recent transcript.
A resume.
(Applicants who pass this written portion will be contacted for interview)
Submit your application via link below. DC Deadline: February 19th, 2012. LA and SF Deadline: MARCH 18, 2012.
Any portion of the application that needs to be mailed, can be sent to: Attn: TACL Political Internship: 3001 Walnut Grove Ave. #7, Rosemead, CA 91770
You will receive an email confirmation of receipt within 3 days. It is recommended you do not wait for the last day to submit. First round interviews are given on a rolling basis.
OTHER
Internship placement will be announced by Sunday, April 29, 2012. (Early Applicants, will be notified by April 1st, 2012). Each participant is responsible for his or her own transportation during the program. Participants will not receive compensation from the participating offices. Stipend from TACL will be issued dependent upon success of completion of the internship.
Please email
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Please write "TACL INTERNSHIP" in email subject heading for applications or questions.
