{"586074":{"#nid":"586074","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Internships in Washington, DC","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Washington, DC based\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EInstitute on Business and Government Affairs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis now accepting applications for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFebruary 8, 2017 Priority Deadline\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) is an eight week summer academic internship program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with George Mason University. The program offers undergraduate students a first-hand look at the intersection of business and politics through:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026bull; An internship placement in corporate business and government affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026bull; Courses for credit in economics and government\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026bull; Exclusive lectures, briefings and professional development seminars\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026bull; Housing in the heart of Washington, D.C.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOur goal is to help students close the gap between theory and practice and develop skills to understand business interests and legislation. As you know, today\u0026rsquo;s students are tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s leaders. Building on what you have taught them in the classroom, we are committed to providing an educational experience that will prepare your students for successful careers in business or government affairs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPlease share the announcement below with any student whose aspiration is to be among the next generation of professionals to shape tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s business landscape.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudents should apply by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFebruary 8\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;for priority admissions and scholarship consideration.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPlease visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=fb57a4e6-b90b-4e9b-a569-9d0a7f6c7eae\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.DCinternships.org%2fIBGA\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.DCinternships.org\/IBGA\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for detailed information on the program. Please contact me at 202.986.0384 or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=9fe52da0-4ea1-4c1e-9d94-1efaa0d361cb\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=mailto%3amstankus%40tfas.org\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emstankus@tfas.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstitute on Business and Government Affairs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWashington, DC\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nJune 3 \u0026ndash; July 28, 2017\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=e5503577-fed4-434e-8681-b70157206581\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.DCinternships.org%2fIBGA\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.DCinternships.org\/IBGA\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPriority Deadline for Scholarships: February 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFinal Deadline: March 16\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n**Scholarship Funding Available**\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWill You Answer the Call?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDo you see yourself working for a Fortune 500 company in the future? Or perhaps sitting in a congressional office discussing policy and regulation? Do you ever ask yourself, do I have what it takes to help grow the nation\u0026rsquo;s business sector?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIf you answered yes, we invite you to apply to the 2017 Institute on Business and Government Affairs and be counted among the next generation of professionals to shape tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s public policy and business decisions.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EProgram Components:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBusiness and Government Affairs Internship\u003C\/strong\u003E: Intern 30-35 hours a week at a corporate government affairs office, trade association, or lobbying firm. You will gain insight and practical experience in business and government affairs career tracks. Issue areas that you could be working on this summer include:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Consumer products\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Defense\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Economics\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Energy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Environment\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no International Business\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Manufacturing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Transportation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\no Or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=4dce2cbf-5380-460a-b7d5-1b466146dbaf\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dcinternships.org%2fprograms%2fbusiness-and-government-affairs%2f%3fsection%3dtab3%26details%3dtrue\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to check out some of the companies were students are placed\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEconomics and Government Coursework\u003C\/strong\u003E: Combine theory and practice and take courses on public policy economics and government for 3 to 9 credit hours through George Mason University.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=f5831cdf-6f99-4ac8-aa72-b2c901175a27\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dcinternships.org%2fprograms%2fbusiness-and-government-affairs%2f%3fsection%3dtab2%26details%3dtrue\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to view the course catalog.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EExclusive Lectures and Site Briefings\u003C\/strong\u003E: Engage in debate and discussion on relevant issues in business policy and government affairs with prominent figures, and attend exclusive briefings at key Washington institutions including the State Department, Bloomberg Government, World Bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and foreign embassies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESmall Group Networking\u003C\/strong\u003E: Meet with seasoned practitioners including lobbyists, business leaders, government staff, and various other professionals to learn about career paths in business and government affairs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMentor Program\u003C\/strong\u003E: Connect with a practitioner in your field of interest who will serve as a professional mentor during and after the program. He or she will provide tips for living in Washington as well as career advice and networking contacts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHousing\u003C\/strong\u003E: Students will live in furnished apartments on campus at George Washington University in downtown Washington, DC and are matched with other program participants as roommates. The apartments are located steps from the White House, State Department and National Monuments, and provide easy access to the DC metro transportation system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EScholarships\u003C\/strong\u003E: More than 70% of students receive partial scholarship awards based on financial need and merit.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Could be You:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003E\u0026quot;Upon arriving to DC I was anxious, nervous, and excited for what my internship would entail. I was able to meet the CEO of the fortune 100 company that I was working with on my 3rd day on the job, sit in on meetings with U.S. Representatives, attend congressional events while representing my company, and experience an absolutely incredible summer in an office setting. The things I learned at my internship will be extremely valuable when I enter my career.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EJeff Skinner, Georgia College\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIntern, Caterpillar Inc.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003E\u0026quot;My work at HLC has been instrumental in allowing me to learn the \u0026ldquo;in\u0026rsquo;s and out\u0026rsquo;s\u0026rdquo; of Washington DC life, the importance of networking, and how to bring bipartisan public policy together in a beneficial way.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EAaron Wodka, Fullerton College\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIntern, Healthcare Leadership Council\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication Instructions:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nApplications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMarch 14\u003C\/strong\u003E, but applicants are encouraged to apply for by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFebruary 8 Priority Deadline for Scholarships\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;in order to receive special consideration.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nApplication requirements include a topical essay, statement of purpose, resume, official transcript, letter of recommendation and $25 application fee. An application checklist is available here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=dcbc5550-5f1b-4ea3-a025-c95c73da01bc\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dcinternships.org%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2fIBGA-App-Instructions.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.dcinternships.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IBGA-App-Instructions.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPlease visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=44b7d4ad-21e1-495d-b434-89efe6e0fdf0\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.DCinternships.org%2fIBGA\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.DCinternships.org\/IBGA\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more program details and to begin an application. Questions may be directed to Joel Troutman, Institute on Business and Government Affairs Coordinator, at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblaunch.blifax.com\/listener3\/redirect?l=4f8cc558-b167-411a-b9b9-a6fcc34f8944\u0026amp;id=5dff938f-d1dc-e611-945f-0050568c582d\u0026amp;u=mailto%3aIBGA%40tfas.org\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIBGA@tfas.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or 202.986.0384.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Institute on Business and Government Affairs is accepting applications for a summer internship."}],"uid":"33693","created_gmt":"2017-01-17 19:27:33","changed_gmt":"2017-01-17 19:27:33","author":"Kayleigh Haskin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-01-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2017-01-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"586073":{"id":"586073","type":"image","title":"dc internships","body":null,"created":"1484681237","gmt_created":"2017-01-17 19:27:17","changed":"1484681237","gmt_changed":"2017-01-17 19:27:17","alt":"","file":{"fid":"223377","name":"DCinternshipsheader.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DCinternshipsheader.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DCinternshipsheader.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":287991,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DCinternshipsheader.jpg?itok=hIrlCNCY"}}},"media_ids":["586073"],"groups":[{"id":"473211","name":"_OLD: School of History and Sociology Student Blog"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166849","name":"HSOC Blog"},{"id":"1648","name":"Internships"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}