Providing opportunity
Developing the next generation of leaders
Paving the future of our nation
Each year we recruit and send ethnic-minority college students from across America to work paid internships in Washington D.C. , providing opportunity, building bridges and tearing down walls between diverse communities that have stood for far too long.
Fostering a spirit of cooperation
We need to work with all parties and people. Never-ending political wars benefit no one. Let’s communicate. Sit down together as equals and work toward positive solutions for our communities and nation.
Paving the future of our nation
Youth are our future. This program is reaching and training America’s next generation of leaders in both the public and private sectors while building necessary bridges and tearing down walls that have for too long stood.
Reaching ethnic minorities
Young black & Hispanic minds learn about our system of self-governance, develop an influential network & get paid all while breaking down stereotypes and communication barriers that exist on both sides of the ideological aisle.
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This program is necessary, but also expensive. POCC Interns is 100% donor-funded. Please click here to provide any level of financial support.
Become an Intern
POCC Interns is accepting applications for the summer 2025 internship class right now! The first step to becoming an intern is to complete and submit an application form.
Refer a School
Students, faculty or anyone affiliated with an accredited U.S. college or university – add your institution to our recruiting list and start referring your students today!
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Interns Say
My experience as an intern on Capitol Hill was breathtaking. From the daily commute, to weekly events and office tasks everything was incredible, it seemed surreal. I was a valuable part of staff and actively worked on legislation shaping the direction of a country! I’ve made connections and friendships that will last forever. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
Asia Mercer
Arizona State University
This summer I was blessed with the opportunity to work in the office of Congressman Mike Johnson from the 4th district of Louisiana. The term I’d use to describe my internship experience is life-changing. I came to Capitol Hill expecting to learn more about how the government operates, I got much more than I’d anticipated!
Evan Smith
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Working on Capitol Hill was an indescribable experience and the excursions put together by the POCC program that took us exploring places like the White House, various monuments, and museums were amazing. This was work but it didn’t feel like it, it was more like a 7-week long dream vacation that we got paid to be on!
Afriye Phillips
Oral Roberts University
I’m forever grateful for this opportunity. Coming from a household in which politics was not discussed, I didn’t understand much. I had no idea that many of my beliefs aligned closely with conservative principles. Attending hearings, roof-top receptions and conversations about policies and procedures, I finally found my truth!
Michaela Torain
West Virginia State University
I loved, loved, loved it. Doing research on legislation was a great experience, and interacting with other Congressional members who’d come to our office was the highlight. I love the fact that so many influential people took time to meet and talk with us. The location of our dorm rooms was great, the tours were awesome, and all-in-all it was a dream summer.
Kendall Watts
Grand Canyon University
Frequently Asked
Do I need to be a law or political science major?
No. Any ethnic-minority student from any accredited college or university can be accepted into the program regardless of major or field of academic study. You may apply for an internship up to 5 years after graduation, so those in graduate school are eligible as well.
Is there a deadline for applying?
Yes! For consideration to be hired for our next internship session you must submit an application and resume no later than December 15. But don’t procrastinate. Competition for available positions is fierce.
What's the process for being hired?
I can't afford to take a summer off from work.
I live a long way from Washington D.C. and can't afford airfare.
Will I be safe? Where will I live? And isn't living in Washington D.C. expensive?
Very! But not for POCC Interns. Our interns are housed in the dormitories at George Washington University, just a few stops on the Metro Rail Line from Capitol Hill, and 100% of intern’s housing expenses are paid. GWU dorms are safe, secure, modern and air conditioned! We also provide a 24/7 live-in Group Coordinator who manages schedules and supervises all activities. In addition to being in a secure, passkey-protected building GWU also maintains a 24/7 security presence.
What do I wear everyday?
Who will I work for?
When do I arrive, when do I go home?
Dates for the 2025 internship session are: June 1 – interns arrive & check into the dorms; June 2 – report for first day at work; July 11 – final day of work; July 12 interns depart for home.
What will I be doing?
Exact details of the job vary by hiring office but interns can expect to be engaged in constituent interaction – answering phones, replying to letters and email, etc., assisting in legislative briefs, attending committee meetings and hearings, performing guided tours is also a common intern responsibility.
Is it all work and no play?
Am I too young?
What will I be doing?
Exact details of the job vary by hiring office but interns can expect to be engaged in constituent interaction – answering phones, replying to letters and email, etc., assisting in legislative briefs, attending committee meetings and hearings, performing guided tours is also a common intern responsibility.
Is it all work and no play?
Am I too young?
People Of Color Capitol Interns is an outreach of Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both the program and organization are 100% donor funded with no money coming from any political parties or institutions. Reach us at:
RMBC
P.O. Box 50401
Colorado Springs, CO 80949-0401
Email: info@rm-bc.com