2015 Congressional Leadership Program
2/9/15
Applications are now being accepted for Congressman Lamborn's 2015 Congressional Leadership Program (CLP). Applications will be accepted and reviewed as they are received. We intend to make all decisions by mid-April. Please answer all questions (listed below) and submit for our review. A member of Congressman Lamborn's staff will follow-up to ensure that your application has been received.
Program Overview:
The Congressional Leadership Program is an experience that is unique to Congressman Lamborn's office. It is reserved for students who: 1) have completed at least one year of college-level courses, and 2) have strong ties to the 5th Congressional District.
During the session, CLP Associates will be given real responsibilities in a dynamic Congressional office, will receive training in current legislative and political affairs, and will grow in leadership skills. Associates will participate in substantive legislative duties including, but not limited to, attending congressional hearings, assisting in policy research, engaging in constituent communication, and participating in media outreach.
Additionally, numerous cultural and historic opportunities will be provided by Congressman Lamborn's D.C. office so that CLP Associates will be able to take advantage of the vibrant history of our nation's capital, Washington D.C.
Logistics:
The Congressional Leadership Program for 2015 will begin on June 1st and will conclude July 31st.
Flight and housing arrangements are to be made by the CLP Associate. Staff members may make recommendations as requested.
Associates are expected to maintain a full-time work schedule: 9 AM-6 PM when Congress is in session and 9 AM-5 PM while in recess.
Schedules will be planned and organized by staff members and responsibilities may change daily.
Associates can expect that administrative tasks, research, and constituent communication will be part of the daily schedule.
Associates can expect that time will be set aside during the workday for historic education, including tours of Smithsonian exhibits, the National Archives, the White House, the Capitol, and other significant sites.
Associates can expect to participate in leadership discussions and educational training from The Heritage Foundation and other conservative, and free market organizations
Application Process:
Candidates are required to answer all questions and attach a current resume for review. Questions and resume must be submitted online to CO05Internship@mail.house.gov please make sure to include complete contact information.
1) In an essay of no more than 250 words, please explain why you would like to be an Associate in the Congressional Leadership Program for 2015.
2) Please respond to the following short answer questions:
· Which three public figures hold political views most like your own? Explain if necessary.
· Which public policy organizations are advocating policies most like your own?
· With which political philosophy do your views most align?
· Drawing from your experiences, how would you demonstrate that you are capable of handling the responsibilities that go along with being a CLP Associate?
· What kind of background do you have? How did you become interested in government and