Congressman Jerry Kleczka Internship Program

Is traveling to Washington, D.C., not an option for you? But you're interested in city, county and state public policy? Then the Kleczka Internship Program is perfect for you.

Housed on Marquette's campus in Milwaukee, the Kleczka program places you in local legislative offices. The internship is open to any eligible college student studying any major. In fact, we'll help tailor your experience to your interests.

 

And just like the successful academic model of the Les Aspin Center for Government, the Kleczka internship program combines hands-on internship experiences with classroom instruction to maximize learning opportunities.

 

The first local initiative of the Les Aspin Center for Government was inspired by the desire of retired U.S. Congressman Jerry Kleczka to mentor students to become community leaders in Wisconsin.

 

• Who should apply?
• Program dates
• Academic registration
• Internship placement
• Tuition assistance
• Apply

 

Who should apply?

The program is open to all Marquette students who meet the following requirements:

• a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• sophomore standing or higher
• demonstrated financial need; applicants are asked to provide a written explanation of financial need.

 

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Program dates

• Summer 2013: June 5 — Aug. 15, 2013 (Application deadline is Tuesday, March 19, 2013)
• Fall 2013 semester: Aug. 27 — Dec. 15, 2013 (Application deadline is Tuesday, March 19, 2013)
• Spring 2014 semester: Jan. 14 — May 10, 2014 (Application deadline is Oct. 29, 2013)

 

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Academic registration

Accepted students are required to register for internship credit in the department in which they wish to receive academic credit. Examples include:

• POSC 4931: Topics in Political Science
• CMST 4986: Internship in Communication
• CRLS 3986: Internship in Criminology and Law studies

Students will be required to work with a faculty adviser in their department to fulfill all academic requirements for academic credit.

 

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Internship placement

Students will receive internship placements in state and local offices relevant to their course of study.

 

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Tuition assistance

The Congressman Jerry Kleczka Internship Program will provide financial assistance in the form of tuition assistance or stipends to all accepted students.

 

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• Marquette's program in Washington, now the Les Aspin Center, was a substantial part of my decision to engage in politics for the betterment of society.
  • Honorable Pedro Colón
    First Hispanic elected to Wisconsin state legislature
    Milwaukee County circuit court judge
• Marquette's Washington program provided me with a solid academic understanding of Capitol Hill, in addition to the exposure of daily life and work here.
  • Tim Yehl
    Former chief of staff
    U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (N.J.)
• Interning at the Les Aspin Center in Washington played a big role in advancing my career on Capitol Hill.
  • Steve Radke
    Vice president of government relations
    Northwestern Mutual
• My internship in the mayor's office has been an amazing experience. I have learned so much about how city government works.
  • Sheena Adams
    Kleczka Internship: Milwaukee mayor's office
    Major: Marketing

Quick fact:

• 2,200 students have graduated from Les Aspin Center programs.
• More than 50 alumni work as professional staff members in the U.S. Congress.
• We've trained more than 400 African leaders on democracy.
• Students intern at nearly 100 congressional offices, the White House, the FDA, the Department of Defense and more.
• Students live only four blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
• We welcome students majoring in biomedical science, business, communication, engineering, nursing and political science.
• We've been taking students to Africa for nearly 20 years.
• Our biomedical engineering students have interned at the FDA for 15 years.