Where Will I Intern?
Discovery Internships guarantees an internship in one of your industry preferences. You will gain real work experience and increased insight into an industry. We use the application process to understand your career interests so that we can place you in an internship that aligns with your goals. Check out some of our most popular industries below. If you're interested in exploring a career in a more traditional learning environment, you may also be interested in one of our Career Workshop programs.
Politics and Government
Work for politicians or organizations involved in public decision making. Politicians support constituents’ 
concerns and draft the legislation to improve social well-being, tax laws, government spending, and much more. Political activism refers to groups or individuals working outside the formal government sector to influence social, political, or economic changes, and justice.
Work in politics or government may involve supporting the campaign to elect a political figure to alter policies among a community or to help run a government office or agency.
A Discovery Politics & Government Intern will get a gliimpse of what it takes to make it in the world of politics, connect with constituents and hear about their important issues, and make a difference in the community. Interns may work on a campaign, lobby to help pass legislation, attend hearings, press conferences, rallies, media relations or other events.
Past politics and government Discovery Interns have:
- Worked for the office of an elected official such a Senator, Assemblyman, or Governor
- Worked for a political campaign
- Worked with a government agency or politically oriented non-governmental organization
- And much, much more...
Testimonials
I spent the summer working in finance at City Hall. The City Counselor
and his staff worked closely with me in showing me how a city budget
works. This was perfect for me because I love finance and government
- Adam
I was lucky enough to work for a State Senator. At the state senator’s
office, I helped with constituent services-housing, transportation,
research on legislation and even looked into the case of mayoral
control of public schools. My highlight was getting to sit in on a
Senate session
- Matt
My internship allowed me to work for a State Assemblyman. I prepared
leaflets, constituent responses, and organized a green bag campaign for
the State Assemblyman’s office. I got to observe the small details of
the political process and the big picture too
- Darnel
I worked at a State Senator’s office. I went on the Senator’s public
television show and commented on Mayoral control. This was a
culmination of the work I had been doing to address important issues in
Harlem’s schools. I also got to write letters to constituent from the
Senator. I know now that I want to be a Public Defender
- Allyson
Don't see your field of interest? Just ask and we'll work with you to arrange an intership based on your career ambitions.
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