Internship Opportunity Through Senator Risch’s D.C. Office Opening

Published: October 7, 2022

Looking to learn more about public service and what goes on in the federal government? Applications for Idaho Senator Jim Risch’s internship program in Washington D.C. are open!

According to Risch’s Office, interns will gain a knowledge of the federal legislative process and the day-to-day work that goes into research, drafting, and passing a bill in the Senate. The program will additionally teach interns more about issues important to Idahoans.

The program is open to undergraduate students of all majors.

To help learn more about the application process, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Work Based Learning Center (WBLC) will hold an online presentation with Kathleen Christensen of Risch’s Office on Thursday, Oct. 20. Christensen will explain in more detail about what goes on throughout the program and open up a question and answer session for prospective applicants.

WBLC asks CWI staff to share details about the opportunity with any possible prospects.

Information about Senator’s Risch’s internship program

Thursday, Oct. 20
Noon – 1 p.m.
Online, via Zoom

RSVP

208.562.2562

“This is a great opportunity for students to learn about our government and how it works,” said Director of the WBLC, John Russ. “If you are interested in issues that impact Idaho and its citizens, this is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference on those issues. An internship provides students the opportunity to network with other influential people that may develop into lifelong relationships. Regardless of you field of study, this is a great once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from others. You never know who or how others can help until you take the steps to experience something different.”

Internship opportunity with Senator Risch’s Office

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