The Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) Summer Political Internship Program places college students in the offices of state and federal elected officials. Interns work to promote Taiwanese culture, heritage and identity while gaining a greater understanding of the American political system through active, hands-on involvement. All college students interested in Taiwanese American issues may also apply.

Interns gain valuable, working knowledge through assignments in political offices located throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, San Francisco Bay Area, or in Washington, D.C. In addition to working in their offices, interns visit top legislators in an intense lobbying trip, attend community events, participate in leadership development workshops, and various other activities.

TACL interns also gain access to a network of TACL alumni through our unique mentorship program. Alumni of the TACL Political Internship Program have gone on to become elected officials, Congressional staffers, state and local level government staffers, local business leaders and students in top graduate school programs.

List of recent participating political offices:
· Barbara Boxer, US Senator
· Howard Berman, US Congressman
· Gilbert Cedillo, California State Senator
· John Chiang, California State Controller
· Judy Chu, California State Equalization Member
· Jane Harman, US Congresswoman
· Lucille Roybal-Allard, US Congresswoman
· Edward Royce, US Congressman
· Adam Schiff, US Congressman
· Hilda Solis, US Congresswoman
· Diane Watson, US Congresswoman

The 9-week program will begin on June 13 and end on August 16, 2008.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Excellent communication skills
-Strong academic standing
-Demonstrated record of leadership and community involvement

APPLY TODAY!!
Applications are available online at http://www.tacl.org/classic/programs/internship/
Completed applications must be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Monday, March 21, 2008. Letters of recommendation may be mailed separately.

QUESTIONS:
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