MCCC STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM The MCCC is seeking applicants for the Legislative Internship Program for the spring and summer semesters. This program provides selected Massachusetts Community College students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about state government and to explore a related career in government and politics. MCCC interns have worked at many legislative offices. When possible, students intern in the State House office of their own Senator or Representative. A $500 grant to underwrite travel and other costs will be awarded by the MCCC to up to 4 interns per semester.

Vice President Donnie McGee, Rep. Steve Canessa, Student Intern Kate Miller (BRCC), Diana Yohe (faculty sponsor), and Nicole Heaney of the Co-operative Education Program. Kate was a student intern for Rep. Canessa and is now a full-time legislative aide for Rep. Christine Canavan.

• Please identify and sponsor interested and qualified students. Discuss this opportunity with them during advisement or in your other meetings with students.
  
• This is an excellent opportunity to combine academic and community experience. Internships can be integrated with Co-operative Work, Directed Study, and Community Service Projects for college credit at many of our colleges.
  
• Encourage qualified students, especially those interested in history or political science, to apply for the $500 grants, noting the application deadlines below.

• Student applicants complete a one-page application and provide a resume, official transcript, and writing sample.
• Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA based on 12 or more completed college credits.
• Applicants will be interviewed by the MCCC Vice President and the Legislative Education Office at the State House and/or a specific Legislator's Office at the State House.

• A commitment to a minimum of 72 hours is required, and more hours might provide a more meaningful experience.
• Student intern schedules have varied from a six week commitment of two days and 12 hours per week to a 12 week commitment of one day and 6 hours per week.

Download Information and Application Form

• Cover Letter
  
  
• Application Form
  
  For further information
  
  For questions about this opportunity please contact MCCC Vice President Diana (Donnie) McGee by email at Vice_president@mccc-union.org or by phone at 508.415.1513.