| HRC.png | Human Rights Campaign - Policy & Government Affairs Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/HRC.png | <div>The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality. By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.</div><div><br></div><div>The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people plus community members who use different language to describe identity are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.<br></div> | <div><div>Interns for Equality<br></div><div><br></div><div>-Play an active role in the nation's largest LGBTQ+ equality organization</div><div>-Gain valuable professional skills while developing your voice as an LGBTQ+ advocate and leader.</div><div>-Find your role in program areas, ranging from political to development, communications to education.</div><div>-Connect with some of the foremost LGBTQ+ and allied leaders through educational brown bag seminars and other events.<br></div><div><br></div><div>*Intern must complete and pass a background check.<br></div><br></div><p></p> | Washington D.C. - In-person or Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=8 | |
| Office of the Governor Seal_Email.png | Office of Governor John Carney - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Office of the Governor Seal_Email.png | <div>Born in Wilmington and raised in Claymont, Governor John Carney has been working for the Delaware people for more than 30 years. Governor Carney took office as Delaware’s 74th Governor in January 2017, focused on making Delaware’s economy more competitive, preparing Delaware’s children to succeed, and building a long-term sustainable financial plan for the State of Delaware. Working with Delawareans across the state, and with members of the General Assembly, he has made progress on each of those priorities. Governor Carney has directed new resources to high-needs schools, partnered with the private sector to drive new job creation, and taken steps to lower healthcare costs for Delaware families, businesses, and taxpayers.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Governor Carney began his second term Governor on January 19, 2021. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Carney has attempted to balance the need for a healthy community with the need for a strong economy. Working with Delawareans, our communities, and Members of the General Assembly, Governor Carney remains focused on beating COVID-19, rebuilding our economy, making sure all Delaware children have an opportunity to succeed, and recommitting to a long-term sustainable financial plan for the State of Delaware.<br></div> | <p>Governor John Carney’s office offers part-time internships throughout the fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters for college students. Interns will have the opportunity to learn more about the policy making process, and assist with research and briefing memos. Interns also will be asked to monitor news outlets, assist with constituent communications, and generally support the Governor’s staff. Internships may qualify for course credit. Interns should plan to schedule around 20 hours per week for this internship.<br></p><p><br></p><p>*Reliable transportation to be able to attend events across the state as needed.<br></p> | Delaware - In-person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=28 | |
| Rise Justice Labs logo.png | Rise Up Inc. - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Rise Justice Labs logo.png | <p>Rise is a civil rights accelerator that empowers everyday citizens to pen their own rights into existence. Rise holds America’s record for being the most efficient social movement in modern U.S. history by unanimously passing 42 laws impacting over 97.2 million people. Rise is led by Amanda Nguyen, a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Harvard graduate, Forbes Under 30 honoree, TIME 2022 Woman of the Year, and Marie Claire’s Woman of the Year recipient who penned her own civil rights into existence at age 24 by creating and passing the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights. Learn more and join the movement at www.risenow.us.<br></p> | <div>Rise seeks qualified students to join the Rise Internship Program. Interns will get direct experience in writing bills, passing laws, negotiating United Nations resolutions, and building a social movement, i.e. combatting AAPI hate crimes. Past intern classes have organized and attended NASA rocket launches, conducted and prepared United States Congressional hearings, and travelled abroad to coalition build for the United Nations portfolio. Interns aid in Rise’s legislative campaigns around the country and world.</div><div><br></div><div>Duties and Responsibilities</div><div><ul><li>Support the efforts of Rise in its various State, Federal and Global efforts however necessary</li><li>Support the efforts of other Rise campaigns however necessary</li><li>Assist in researching, developing, editing, and reviewing internal documents and briefing materials, including informational memos</li><li>Provide direct support to senior staff in media events, including research, briefings and staffing</li><li>Complete additional projects and other duties as assigned</li><li>Change the world</li></ul></div><p><br></p> | Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=10 | |
| UDMonogram-lockups_BidenInst_blue landscape.jpg | Biden Institute and Leo T. McCarthy Center Equity Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/UDMonogram-lockups_BidenInst_blue landscape.jpg | <p>The Equity Interns program is a collaboration between the University of Delaware’s Biden Institute, the University of San Francisco’s Leo T. McCarthy Center and the YMCA of San Francisco to reduce the achievement gap and prevent COVID-19 learning loss in under-resourced communities. <br><br></p><p>In addition to the paid internship, interns will be provided with transportation to and housing in San Francisco<br></p> | <div>The Equity Interns will enhance young students’ overall development, academic performance, and graduation rates by supporting Powers Scholars Academy teachers and staff and engaging children and their families while inspiring them to become life- long academic achievers. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The Equity Interns program envisions supporting young students in three areas of high need:</div><div><br></div><div><ol><li>Ensuring continuous and attentive student participation and access to virtual activities through increased adult-to-student high- touch engagement; </li><li>Role modeling and connecting children with personal experience and impact stories to help young students envision their paths to college, careers and future civic engagement; and </li><li>Connecting with families and caretakers to ensure young students have the access, resources, and support they need for every scholar to be successful. </li></ol></div><p><br></p> | San Francisco, CA - in-person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=31 | |
| US_Conference_Mayors_Logo.png | US Conference of Mayors - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/US_Conference_Mayors_Logo.png | <p>The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are over 1,400 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. The Conference serves as the leading advocacy group for cities. Mayors contribute to the development of national urban policy by serving on one or more of the conference’s standing committees. Cities are invited to share best practices on how they tackled challenges in a variety of issue areas. These are collected and showcased in various reports, surveys, forums, and on our website.<br></p> | <p>Interns will work with USCM staff on an issue of interest to student. This could be a particular urban policy or best practice. Interns will also assist USCM staff in preparation for annual meeting.<br></p> | Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=22 | |
| WAA_LOGO_HORZ_RGB.jpg | Delaware Office of Women's Advancement & Advocacy - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/WAA_LOGO_HORZ_RGB.jpg | <p><span style="color:#333333;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) is responsible for overseeing the State's women's right work, including leading the ongoing implementation of women's rights legislation, evaluating current women's rights legislation, building support for new legislation, and advising the Governor's Office, the Legislature and the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. The office will review and report on the status of women in the State as well as provide information on the status of women to the public, state agencies, the General Assembly, the Judiciary, organizations, businesses and institutions, when necessary. The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy also oversees the Delaware Commission for Women, Delaware Women's Hall of Fame Committee, and the Delaware Women's Workforce Council.</span><br><br></p> | <div>The OWAA Policy Intern will primarily focus on researching and drafting a memo of policy and program ideas to address the needs of women and girls in Delaware. Since OWAA approaches “women’s issues” in a broad and intersectional way, this memo will include a wide range of issues, including health, education and economic security. And since OWAA is housed within the Department of Human Resources, this memo will also include ideas for addressing the needs of women within the state workforce. <br></div><div><ul><li>Assess and analyze any gaps in the policy and program landscape for Delaware women and girls. </li><li>Identify new and emerging policies and programs to improve the lives of Delaware women and girls.</li><li>Draft a persuasive and well-research policy memo of policy and program ideas for consideration. </li><li>Represent OWAA at offsite meetings and events, take notes, and report back. </li><li>Assisting with the staffing of OWAA events. </li></ul></div><div><br><br></div><p><br><br></p> | Delaware - Hybrid | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=27 | |
| DE-Attorney-General-Seal-new-dec-2014-300x300.jpg | Office of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/DE-Attorney-General-Seal-new-dec-2014-300x300.jpg | <div>The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ), with a staff of over 500 individuals and led by Attorney General Kathy Jennings, has broad responsibility to combat crime, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers. The Delaware Department of Justice is organized into five separate divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud & Consumer Protection, and the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust. Attorney General Jennings serves as the State’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, and also serves as a leading voice in criminal justice reform both within Delaware and nationally, including as co-chair of the Criminal Law Committee for the National Association of Attorneys General. </div><div>Given the Office’s broad mandate within the State of Delaware and its national profile, there is significant focus on public policy. This internship will offer a unique opportunity for a student to work with individuals within the Delaware DOJ who are responsible for development of state and national public policy. It is expected that the internship will involve research and coordination of best practices nationally, with an emphasis on criminal law, criminal justice reform, and fighting fraud. <br></div><p><br></p> | <p></p><p>Interns will be asked to research state and national public policy with an emphasis on criminal law, criminal justice reform, protecting consumers and fighting fraud. Interns may be asked to prepare briefing memos on policy, to attend meetings with constituents and stakeholders, to research Delaware's General Assembly and other duties as assigned. <br></p> | Delaware - In-person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=21 | |
| header-logo-interior-comingclean.png | | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/header-logo-interior-comingclean.png | <p>Coming Clean is a nonprofit environmental health collaborative working to transform the chemical industry so it is no longer a source of harm, and to secure systemic changes that allow a safe chemical and clean energy economy to flourish. Our members are organizations and technical experts — including grassroots activists, community leaders, scientists, health professionals, business leaders, lawyers, and farmworker advocates — committed to principled collaboration to advance a nontoxic, sustainable, and just world for all.<br></p><p>Coming Clean and the Environmental Justice Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform (EJHA) have worked in strategic partnerships for over 20 years. EJHA is a network of grassrots organizers from communities that are disproportionately impacted by toxic chemicals from legacy contaminations, ongoing exposure to polluting facilities, and health-harming chemicals in household products.<br></p> | <p>Interns will gain experience and exposure engaging with grassroots organizations, policymakers, and community members to advance Environmental Justice efforts. This internship will work closely with Coming Clean to review the Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, to identify potential programmatic benefits of the Justice40 initiative, and the Inflation Reduction Act . Students interested in climate adaptation, advocacy, and policy analysis through community engaged research are encouraged to apply.<br></p><div><br></div> | Remote/ Hybrid | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=46 | |
| DCADV-logo-lrg.jpg | Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/DCADV-logo-lrg.jpg | <p>The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide, nonprofit organization and coalition of organizations, groups and individuals that strive to promote conditions that prevent and eliminate domestic violence by educating its members and community partners; providing informational resources to the community; and advocating as a strong, unified voice for victims/survivors of domestic violence, children who are affected, domestic violence programs and victim service providers.<br><br></p> | <div>DCADV seeks a policy intern interested in working on a dynamic team of advocates that focus on policies in Delaware that advance violence prevention and mprove services and support to those directly impacted by domestic violence. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this particular social issue and how the movement to end DV has advocated for survivors through the decades. Interns will work with DCADV Policy staff responsible for policy development and advocacy. The position will be asked to engage in review of best practices nationally, examine legislative efforts in other states, and help develop reference materials to share with community partners. <br></div><div><br><br></div><p><br><br></p> | Delaware - Virtual or In-person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=26 | |
| ActiveMinds_logo_greenbox copy.png | Active Minds - Cross-Departmental Intern/Development, Communications, or Programs | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/ActiveMinds_logo_greenbox copy.png | <div>Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization changing the culture around mental health. Through our presence at more than 1,000 high school and college campuses, in corporate settings, and with a wide-reaching public audience, Active Minds is creating communities of support and saving lives. Founded in 2003 by Alison Malmon after the tragic suicide of her brother Brian, Active Minds is dedicated to supporting a new generation in ending the silence, helping to make mental health as highly valued as physical health. Through our many programs – including the emotionally gripping Send Silence Packing® traveling exhibit and our compelling Active Minds Speakers – we are changing culture and behaviors related to mental health across the country. <br></div> | <div>As a small nonprofit, Active Minds relies on the help of our interns tremendously as they work directly on important initiatives and projects as well as assist staff on a variety of administrative tasks. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work, gain experience in the nonprofit sector, and help change the culture around mental health. Depending on intern interest and organization needs, the intern will be assigned to one of the following teams: Development, Communications, or Programs. </div><div><br></div><div>This internship is remote, but the intern will engage with staff through virtual meetings and participate in full staff meetings.<br></div><p><br>Some of the common skills required to succeed include:<br></p><ul><li>Research, writing, editing projects</li><li>Administrative and data entry support</li><li>Assisting with small and large-scale virtual event planning and coordination</li><li>Design/creative projects</li><li>Communications, outreach, blog writing, and marketing support</li><li>Data collection and evaluation</li><li>Other duties may be assigned as needed</li></ul><p></p> | Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=15 | |
| CC logo.png | CleanCapital | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/CC logo.png | <p>CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy investment platform. We deploy a unique approach—underpinned by industry-leading technology—to make attractive investments in distributed generation solar and energy storage. In just over four years, CleanCapital has become one of the leading owner-operators of commercial & industrial (C&I) solar in the U.S. CleanCapital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York City. <br><br></p> | <p><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">The CleanCapital Policy Intern will track and analyze policy changes that affect the development and financing of commercial and community solar projects, as well as energy storage projects.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">The role will track, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory policy changes and help keep the company updated on key policy changes that will have a meaningful impact on the company’s solar and energy storage project pipeline. Interns will research policy questions that arise in the project acquisition process and have the opportunity to participate in meetings and/or calls with policymakers and industry trade associations.</span><br></span></p><p><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications:</span><br></p><p><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Interest in the interplay between public policy, market development and clean energy transactions</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Self-starter – works independently and effectively on projects.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">- Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</span><br></p> | Buffalo, NY - Hybrid (intern will work remotely with 1-2 paid trips to the Buffalo office) | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=35 | |
| Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore.gif | Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore.gif | <p>Maryland Governor Wes Moore was inaugurated on January 18, 2023, as Maryland's 63rd Governor. Governor Moore's administration is built around a shared mission to leave no one behind -- the belief that no matter where a person starts in life, they deserve an equal opportunity to succeed. To make that a reality, we're focused on building a strong and equitable economy, creating a world-class public education system, ensuring public safety, providing effective and affordable health care to those in need, and protecting the rights of every Marylander. Governor Moore's administration is committed to meeting the urgency of this moment with the leadership that Marylanders deserve. We stand united around our vision for a state where every person can thrive. <br><br></p> | <p>Maryland Governor Wes Moore was inaugurated on January 18, 2023, as Maryland's 63rd Governor. Governor Moore's administration is built around a shared mission to leave no one behind -- the belief that no matter where a person starts in life, they deserve an equal opportunity to succeed. To make that a reality, we're focused on building a strong and equitable economy, creating a world-class public education system, ensuring public safety, providing effective and affordable health care to those in need, and protecting the rights of every Marylander. Governor Moore's administration is committed to meeting the urgency of this moment with the leadership that Marylanders deserve. We stand united around our vision for a state where every person can thrive. <br></p> | In-person (Annapolis, MD) or remote - to be determined | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=44 | |
| ZipcodeSmallLogo.png | Zip Code WIlmington | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/ZipcodeSmallLogo.png | <p>Zip Code Wilmington (“Zip Code”), a nonprofit software coding bootcamp in Wilmington, Delaware, is a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit software developer training program for adult students offering two 12-week courses of study: (1) Object-oriented Full-Stack Software Developer (Java), and (2) Data Engineering & Analytics (Python, SQL).<br></p><div>Founded in 2015 by Ben duPont (Board Chair), Jim Stewart, and Porter Schutt, Zip Code was created to be a workforce development engine that supports the economic development of the region by providing accessible and affordable software programming training to high-potential individuals who have the raw talent necessary to become entry level software developers and data engineers.<br></div><div><br></div><div>With over 600 graduates, Zip Code has had a tremendous impact on everyday people in our community. The average age of a Zipcoder is 35 years old. The average annual salary of graduates before Zip Code is $31,000 (approx.); however, the average salary after receiving our training and securing employment is $80,000 (approx.). The vast majority of its graduates who have been placed in entry-level software jobs move into (or remain in) the area which means we retain tens of millions of dollars in increased wages earned in our community thereby supporting infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and local businesses.</div><div><br></div><div>Zip Code attracts talent to its program from all over the world and its graduates now work all over the country at JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust, CSC, Vanguard, Tesla, Google, and many other companies.<br><br></div> | <p>Zip Code Wilmington would like to showcase the opportunities tech careers can provide to those in our community by creating an augmented reality (AR) exhibition in downtown Wilmington. The exhibition would be centrally located at the Nemours Building where Zip Code Wilmington is located, but may also be located in other areas of downtown Wilmington. The intern selected for our program will be key to helping us develop this exhibition.<br></p><div>The internship includes training in Unity, which is the software used to develop AR and other games, as well as other software programs and frameworks. The intern should be familiar with and have a keen interest in technology, design, and software programming.</div><div><br></div><div>For this project, the intern would take the initiative to lead the project design and coding, but would be personally guided and assisted by the technical instructors at Zip Code Wilmington in its development. The exhibition will be publicly displayed at the end of the internship and used to attract people from miles around to visit downtown Wilmington.<br><br></div><p>*Intern must complete and pass and background check<br></p> | Delaware - In-Person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=36 | |
| 03F6F284-7B58-4585-BF0A-4CB9503E6996.png | SocialSphere | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/03F6F284-7B58-4585-BF0A-4CB9503E6996.png | <div>SocialSphere is a modern public opinion research and consulting firm founded and based in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Led by John Della Volpe and Jonathan Chavez, we specialize in qualitative and quantitative research methods with unparalleled expertise understanding and communicating with the Gen Z and millennial populations. </div><div><br></div><div>We are social scientists, analysts, creative and strategic thinkers. Our collective experience spans decades and traverses dozens of political and public affairs campaigns, social and government initiatives, brand positionings, and product launches. We partner with our “smart tribe” of subject-matter experts to bring our clients the most efficient and effective research methodologies, statistical tools, and strategies. We remain at the forefront of technological advancements in the field, to render results in a clear, compelling, and actionable manner.<br></div><p><br><br></p> | <p>Given our work at the forefront of research and politics, this is an internship that is best suited for students who are intellectually curious and well-read on politics and public affairs. Interns will assist with both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of public opinion research, including brainstorming questions for surveys, taking notes during focus groups, crafting and fact-checking deliverables for clients, conducting background research and compiling publicly available opinion data, and more. <br></p><div>Our company is remote so this position is virtual, but we are an active, collaborative team and each intern will be assigned a mentor.<br><br></div> | Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=37 | |
| 607f9b6c624ecf0dea694b68_Cover Undelivered.jpg | Jeffrey Nussbaum | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/607f9b6c624ecf0dea694b68_Cover Undelivered.jpg | <div>Jeff Nussbaum most recently served as a Special Assistant and Senior Speechwriter to President Joe Biden. Prior to that, he was a partner at West Wing Writers, the premier strategy and speechwriting shop in Washington, D.C. He currently has ongoing speechwriting, book-writing, and media projects.<br></div><p><br><br></p> | <p>Jeff currently has several ongoing projects, including book, speech, and other writing projects. The intern in this role could expect to perform research and interviews and drafting for speeches that could be either corporate or political in nature, as well as research for one or more ongoing book projects. My expectation is that the person who fills this role will also come away from the summer with both writing experience and writing samples.<br></p> | Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=38 | |
| KABOOM!_Logo_Violet.png | KABOOM! | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/KABOOM!_Logo_Violet.png | <p>KABOOM! in a national non-profit organization based in the Washington, DC area that is dedicated to ending racially based playspace inequity. We are working towards this mission by partnering with community based organization, school districts, and cities to build new playgrounds for kids who have been historically underserved while also advocating for policy change at the federal, state, and local levels of government.<br><br></p> | <p>The intern would work with the Office of the CEO and be responsible for helping to develop and implement communications, strategic planning, and engagement activities. <br><br></p> | Washington, D.C. - Remote or In-Person | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=39 | |
| Seal_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives.svg | Office of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester - Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Seal_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives.svg | <p><span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Office of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester proudly serves the state of Delaware in the U.S House of Representatives and is dedicated to expanding opportunity for Delawareans and citizens across the nation. Congresswoman Blunt Rochester a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where she focuses on issues such as, advancing healthcare equity and tackling our nation's opioid and addiction epidemic. Additionally, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester is a leading voice on economic and future of work issues and leverages her professional experience to advocate for issues such as, small business growth, college affordability, and removing barriers for citizens re-entering society. With deep roots in the first state, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester is a passionate advocate for the needs of every community which informs her work in Washington. </span></span><br><br></p> | <p><span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. Office hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Interns' will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.</span></span><br><br></p> | Washington D.C. - Hybrid or Wilmington, DE - Hybrid | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=40 | |
| NEWWordmark2-01.png | Center for the Study & Prevention of Gender-Based Violence | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/NEWWordmark2-01.png | <p>"The Center for the Study and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence — housed in the Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware (UD) — is an interdisciplinary, feminist, intersectional collaborative that integrates scholarship with <br><br></p> | <p>Interns with the CSPGBV will support Center operations including research support, drafting of research briefs, database management, promotion of events, and the development of social media content. Activities during summer 2023 will support our fall conference, Equitable Approaches: Addressing Gender-Based Violence through Scholarship, Advocacy, and Activism” hosted on September 28-29, 2023, in Newark, Delaware.<br><br></p> | Delaware - Remote | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=41 | |
| FirstChance_Delaware-1-1.png | First Chance Delaware Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/FirstChance_Delaware-1-1.png | <p>First Chance Delaware, a first spouse initiative supported by Casey Family Programs, focuses on ending childhood hunger, promoting early language experiences toward healthy brain development and school readiness, and expanding effective prevention and early-mitigation strategies related to childhood trauma. The initiative's inaugural internship will support the development of a "youth voice" policy advisory council.<br><br></p> | <p>The intern will (1) research if/how other states engage placed-at-risk young people (e.g. direct experience with foster care, immigration, mental-health concerns) in the development of policy related to foundational well-being and real-life needs; (2) participate in current efforts to enhance youth voice and in planning to formalize that participation in policy work in Delaware; (3) as time permits, support other activities under the First Chance mission.<br><br></p><p>Anticipated activities:<br></p><p>1. Self-directed online and telephone research into youth-voice initiatives in other states.</p><p>2. Reporting on research to First Lady, Governor's staff, and First Chance partners.</p><p>3. Participation in virtual meetings and in-person events.<br></p><p><br><br></p> | Delaware - Hybrid | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=42 | |
| WHIHBCU.png | White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities * | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/WHIHBCU.png | <div>The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, in coordination with senior officials across the Executive Office of the President, shall provide advice to the President on advancing equity, excellence, and opportunity at HBCUs and for the communities they principally serve by coordinating a Government-wide policymaking effort to eliminate barriers HBCUs face in providing the highest-quality education to a growing number of students. The Initiative’s recommendations shall include advice on advancing policies, programs, and initiatives. </div><div><br></div><div>Applicants should read our establishing executive order: <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-09-09/pdf/2021-19579.pdf" class="text-blue underline focus-visible" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color:#2872e1;fill:#2872e1;text-decoration-line:underline;box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-09-09/pdf/2021-19579.pdf</a></div><div><br></div><div>Applicants should read the HBCU PARTNERS Act: <a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ270/PLAW-116publ270.pdf" class="text-blue underline focus-visible" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color:#2872e1;fill:#2872e1;text-decoration-line:underline;box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ270/PLAW-116publ270.pdf</a><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"> </span><br><br></div><p><br></p> | <p><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring all students have the teachers and school staff they need to succeed, and addressing the teacher shortage is one of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s top priorities.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">The intern selected for this role will work directly with the Executive Director and Deputy Director on a strategic plan that strengthens the position of HBCUs to fill this need in communities across America. This position will also work support the Executive Director and Deputy Director in developing a strategy to increase retention rates at HBCUs, including the facilitation of bi-weekly meetings with university executives, non-profit partners, students, and alumni to help inform the proposed plan.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#111111;font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, blinkmacsystemfont, "segoe ui", roboto, oxygen-sans, ubuntu, cantarell, "helvetica neue", sans-serif, "apple color emoji", "segoe ui emoji", "segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#ffffff;">This would be an ideal internship for students studying public policy, education/education policy, political science, history, Africana studies, etc. </span><br></p> | Washington, D.C. - Hybrid | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=43 | |
