(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce the arrival of the Summer 2024 cohort of Congressional and C-Suite interns, a dynamic group of young leaders from colleges and universities across the country poised to begin a transformative public policy and professional development journey this week. This highly competitive internship program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience in the legislative process, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the mission of advancing the global Black community.

Throughout the summer, the selected interns will be placed in Congressional offices and work closely with members of the Congressional Black Caucus. They will engage in policy research, constituent services, legislative writing, and attend professional development workshops as part of the CBCF program. This immersive experience is designed to empower interns with the skills and networks needed to effect change and pursue careers in public service, and includes accommodations in the heart of Washington, D.C., a stipend, professional development training, and exclusive networking events to expand their professional networks.

“As we welcome our Summer 2024 interns, we are reminded of our commitment to nurture leaders whose talents and aspirations will shape the future,” said Dr. Ryan Tucker, Sr. Director of the CBCF Leadership Institute. “Through their work on Capitol Hill and in corporate spaces, and the guidance they receive in the program, we are confident they will not only contribute significantly during their time with us but will also go on to be changemakers in their respective fields.”

Caption: As a feature of the program, CBCF Summer 2024 Congressional and C-Suite Internship cohort are photographed inside the Rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building before a professional headshots photo shoot.

The Congressional Internship program is one of a full range of experiential opportunities offered by the CBCF Leadership Institute, whose goal is to increase the pool of Black leaders in public service careers and public policy positions through providing fellowships, internships, and scholarships. In 2023, CBCF hosted 110 interns across the Spring, Summer, and Fall from 24 states and representing 80 schools. The program also awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to 380 students that same year.

The CBCF Summer 2024 Intern Cohort is as follows:

A cornerstone of the Foundation’s commitment to developing future leaders who are dedicated to advancing the interests of the Black community, the CBCF internship program selects students based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

Made possible by generous corporate partners whose support provides stipends, housing, and professional development for students to work and learn as interns in the halls of Congress, the CBCF Summer 2024 Internship cohort is sponsored by the following companies and organizations:

In addition to assignments in Congressional Member office, C-Suite sponsors also host interns in their government affairs offices in Washington, D.C. This summer’s C-Suite sponsors are Aflac, CTIA, Home Depot, and Viatris.

For more information about the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and its internship programs, please visit cbcfinc.org.

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Source: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation