NEW University Entrepreneurs Congressional Intern Program

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:58:00 -0500
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The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) announces a University and College Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program. The Program aims to educate and cultivate student leaders in policy issues that impact entrepreneurs and startups. The Program also seeks to build the student’s professional networks in the startup and policy communities in Washington D.C., in Silicon Valley, and at their home university and communities.

APPLICATION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE
DEADLINE 1/30

University and college students will be placed in the offices of members of Congress – in the Senate and in the House of Representatives – with a high level of involvement in startups, tech transfer and/or entrepreneurship, at the pleasure of the office. Before beginning at Congress, interns admitted into the Program will also participate in a one-week Silicon Valley immersion to experience startup culture from entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, startup companies and corporations in the valley.

Monday through Thursday, participants will work as legislative interns in their respective offices; in addition, NCET2 will work with offices to ensure interns are engaged in tasks which provide educational benefits in entrepreneurship related policy whenever possible. On Fridays, students will engage in a variety of activities both on and off the Hill targeted at the program’s focus areas. These could include:

Meetings with prominent individuals in DC such as senior federal administration officials, serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate venture groups

Group field trips

Professional networking events