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Public Policy Internships
In partnership with the 91tvӰԺ School of Public Affairs, students get to experience the public policy issues facing Florida and become involved in the legislative process by interning in the offices of local, state and federal elected officials.
Legislative Internship Program
LIP students work 9 hours per week in the offices of federal, state and local legislators or think-tank/policy agencies actively involved in Tampa Bay’s economic development, transportation, environmental protection, education, health, social welfare and/or public finance.
Tallahassee Internship Program
TIP begins with an intensive course on Florida history, issues and politics before students relocate to Tallahassee for the 60-day legislative session. Each student is placed in the office of an elected official, professional association or private firm that develops and researchs issues addressing Florida state policy.
The Washington Center
The Washington Center provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester completing an internship and learning in a classroom in Washington, D.C.. Students enroll in an academic course, intern in an organization located in Washington, D.C. or its vicinity, and are involved in a civic engagement project while there.
Learn more about the programs at 91tvӰԺ School of Public Affairs.