2008 Real World Civics Summer Internship Program
June 16 - July 11, 2008
Open to public high school students in the Sacramento County
The Real World Civics Internship Program will give six
high school students the opportunity to experience state government first hand. Students will gain not only practical
skills from the internship, but will also be exposed to all branches
of state government, as well as volunteer experience
at a local community-based organization. Students who are currently juniors or seniors are eligible to apply.
The four-week internship will provide interns with positive
examples of public service, the political process, and
government in general.
A key component to the program is that student interns will
represent the diversity of Sacramento County. Interns will be selected from over 30 public high schools in the county.
Each week, interns will spend four days job shadowing Capital Fellows, graduate students working in legislative and executive branch offices eager to share their experiences with young people.
Weekly office assignments will include work experience
in both the Senate and Assembly, and the
Executive branch of state government.
Click HERE to print the application.
Program dates: June 16 - July 11, 2008
Eligibility: Students who are currently juniors or seniors in a public high school located within 15 miles of the State Capitol. Please see the Acceptable Schools List HERE: to verify that your school is on the list.
Application: Applicants must complete the short application in the internship brochure, provide one letter of recommendation from an educator, employer or community leader and answer two essay questions. See complete details in the internship application brochure.
Deadline: Postmark deadline is Friday, April 25th.
Who should apply: Anyone who is interested in learning more about state government and California’s political life while obtaining hands-on work experience in the State Capitol and beyond.
Job shadowing:Interns spend a portion of their internship working in either the Senate or Assembly, and another portion working in an Executive branch department while placed with Capital Fellows who are graduate students working in legislative and Executive branch offices eager to share their experiences with young people.
Typical Experiences: Researching and tracking legislation; attending and monitoring committee hearings and floor sessions; reviewing bill analyses; participating in policy briefings and staff meetings; Internet research on public policies, and answering constituent mail.
Other Activities Include: Courtroom as Classroom: An examination of our judicial system; policy days devoted to issues such as education, the state budget, the environment and housing; and community service work.
Stipend: $10 a day is provided at the end of each week to assist with parking, transportation, and meal expenses.
