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CHANGING CONGRESS
What We Do
We seek students with a passion for public service.
College to Congress (C2C) creates pathways for high-achieving college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates to intern in Congress. Congressional internships are essentially a prerequisite for working on Capitol Hill. Preparing strong application materials is an important part of standing out in competitive programs like these. Some students also review external academic resources - such as WritePaperForMe - to better understand how to structure research papers, policy briefs, or other written assignments that may be required during the application or internship process. However, most of them are low-paid, creating a concrete barrier for students from low-income backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented communities. Through our comprehensive program, we aim to disrupt the traditional pipeline of solely wealthy and connected people filling positions of power in the United States Congress.
How We Do It
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C2C-U
SELF-PACED ONLINE CURRICULUM
INSIDER TIPS ON LANDING A HILL INTERNSHIP
RESUME, NETWORKING, AND INTERVIEW HELP
INTERN PLACEMENT HUB WITH JOB POSTINGS
COMMUNITY BUILDING WITH ALUMNI
PREREQUISITE TO OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
FREE TO ALL STUDENTS
Congressional Internship Program
HIGHLY SELECTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ALL EXPENSES FOR DC-BASED INTERNSHIP COVERED
IN-DEPTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MENTORSHIP FROM A CURRENT HILL STAFFER
NETWORKING EVENTS
MUST APPLY AND MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING COMPLETING C2C-U
Why It's Important
We seek a democracy that truly represents the people that it serves.
Talented students with limited financial resources and no political connections often forgo applying to work in DC because they simply cannot afford it. Congressional internships, therefore, are filled by affluent and connected students who can afford to work unpaid. These individuals go on to become congressional staffers, policy influencers, and even run for office. This has created a bubble of politicos who have similar socioeconomic experiences and who speak from a limited world view. By leveling the playing field for the next generation, C2C provides the foundations for a more collaborative and effective government.
Our Alumni
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Our Congressional Champions
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we're proud to partner with over 100 congressional Offices.
(and it’s always Growing!)
We work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to promote socioeconomic diversity on Capitol Hill. We are proud to have our efforts championed by these distinguished leaders in both the House and Senate.
Our Sponsors
College to Congress is proudly supported by the following organizations. Through their generous support, we are able to make Congress more accessible to low-income students.
Community Partners
Did you see us on
CBS This Morning?
In case you missed it, we were featured on CBS This Morning! Follow the stories of Marissa and Ryan as they embark on their journey into public service.
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Awards & Recognition
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Get Involved
There are numerous ways to support our students and make an impact. Whether you'd like to donate your time, your experience, or your support, there is an outlet for everyone. Do your part to change Congress today!
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Volunteer opportunities
Interested in volunteering with C2C? Get involved by becoming a mentor for C2C-U grads!
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