Summer Internship Program
Through
the MPSN Summer Internship Program, the current
generation of American Muslims is emerging into the public service and
public policy arenas. The Summer Internship Program is designed to bring
American Muslim students from diverse backgrounds to Washington, D.C. to
live, study and work together while creating a cohesive network of talented
American Muslims pursuing careers in public service and public policy.
MPSN’s internship component is combined with a comprehensive academic
curriculum, professional guest speakers, mentoring, community building and
networking.
During the summer
, interns will see the dynamics of politics on Capitol Hill, attend
congressional hearings and be immersed in the vast resources Washington DC
has to offer. The day internship will equip interns with the hands-on
experience of working in a policy making organization. Interns will attend
workshops on government affairs by Capitol Hill staffers and senior
government officials, and be exposed to perspectives from professionals
representing a broad spectrum of policy making institutions.
Most importantly,
interns will attend graduate level academic seminars that offer an Islamic
perspective on public policy making. These seminars, taught by nationally
known scholars and experts, will enrich participants’ knowledge of Islamic
perspectives on the most urgent issues in public policy today. On some
weekends and evenings, there will be opportunities to take advantage of the
wide array of cultural and historical attractions in Washington, DC. At the
end of the program the MPSN class will join MPSN alumni and community
members at the closing banquet—a highlight marking the completion of each
year’s program.
What members of congress say about MPSN:
“Today,
as we face an ongoing global recession, rising unemployment and foreclosure
rates at home, and two wars overseas, I believe it is more important than
ever that all Americans become involved in our democratic process. Through
the Muslim Public Service Network, extremely talented and motivated
Muslim-Americans are stepping up to the challenge and using their deep
rooted faith to make a difference in their communities, both in the United
States and around the world. I consider myself a proud friend of MPSN, not
just because of their advocacy for Muslims abroad, but for their advocacy
on behalf OUR issues at home—domestic concerns like skyrocketing health
care costs, our degrading environment and growing poverty and homelessness.
I look forward to working with MPSN members to continue pushing these
critical issues forward in the 111th Congress.”
-Andre
Carson (D) Indiana’s 7th Congressional District
Email: info@muslimpublicservice.org
