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2024 CT General Assembly Legislative Internship Program

September 15, 2023
Submitted By: Center for Career and Professional Development

It’s time to recruit for the CGA Legislative Internship Program! In 2024, we will offer more instruction to support interns’ understanding of the legislative process. We will dig into the state budget with a series of seminars led by the Governor’s budget staff, the Appropriations Committee staff, and caucus budget staff. In addition, students will have the opportunity to role-play budget negotiations in the new budget simulation game. My goal is to offer students multiple viewpoints of the legislative process and guided experiential learning opportunities.   

Below is information regarding the program administration:

Important Program Updates:

  • Our application is live here 
  • All student application materials must be submitted through our website by Nov.1, 2023 
  • Our application system will now send the designated campus liaison (you!) a copy of the student’s application and their supplemental materials when they submit their application
  • The On-Campus Liaison Recommendation Form can be completed through this link https://forms.gle/tFmoFqnRXvZGRyeJ6 or you can email the PDF version to me. The recommendation must be submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 (the link and PDF can also still be found on our webpage)
  • Orientation is Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (this is mandatory!)
  • The official program starts Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. The program ends Friday, April 26, 2024
  • The Intern Recognition Ceremony will be Wednesday, April 24, 2023, noon – 4 p.m.
  • Students may make up missed hours from April 29 to May 3

Application Process Updates

All students must meet with their campus liaison prior to submitting their application. I will only consider applications from students for whom we receive the liaison recommendation form. When a student submits their application, they receive a confirmation email with application documents attached (resume, cover letter, and two (2) recommendation letters). You will also now receive a similar email with the student’s application information and supporting documents. This process was executed so that you have all application materials to review prior to sending your recommendation form.

Faculty/Employer Letters of Recommendation

The student must provide two letters of recommendation from faculty or employers other than you. You will complete the campus liaison recommendation form (as referred to above). There are links on the application where students should upload the faculty or employer letters. This is so that you, as the liaison can see the letters along with other application documents. If recommenders do not want to give a letter to the student to upload, recommenders can email their letters directly to me. The recommender should put the following in the subject line of their recommendation email: LOR: Student name.

Criminal History Form

Students are asked to complete a criminal history form if they are accepted to the program. Disclosure of criminal history does not necessarily disqualify students from participation in the program, so please have qualified students apply even if they have a criminal history.

Program Reference Documents

Below is a series of documents for your reference throughout our program:

  • List of important program dates
  • Program Requirements
  • Attendance policies and total fieldwork hours that can be accrued  
  • Campus Liaison recommendation form (pdf version)

If you have questions, please contact Angie Waszkiewicz, Director at angie.waszkiewicz@cga.ct.gov.