The 19th District Internship
Association was created in 1977 as a community involvement, good
government initiative to provide financial sponsorship for college
students from the 19th Congressional District of Pennsylvania to work
in the offices of our Congressman each summer. Internships give
students a chance to be a part of government in action, with
opportunities to attend hearings, draft response to constituent letters
and research issues, as well as to provide staff support services.
Since its inception in 1977, the
Internship Program has been extremely successful in annually sending a
significant number of enthusiastic students to Washington for a
first-class, first-hand experience with their government.
To support the program, Association
members are invited to an informal banquet in the 19th District each
spring to introduce the interns, new Association members, and guests to
the current Association members. Occasionally the Association also
organizes a bus trip to Washington for an exciting mix of business and
pleasure. Association members and guests are invited to attend at their
own expense.
“The
internship experience that the 19th District Internship Association
provides is truly invaluable. The knowledge and experience I have
gained through this program has helped shape my understanding of the
political process. These experiences have provided me with in-depth
knowledge that can only be achieved through working with constituents
on issues that affect their everyday lives.”
