by POI Administrator | Feb 16, 2022 | General, In the News
We love starting Wednesday with some great news, and we wanted to officially introduce the POI x Next of Us Intern Opportunity Fund! This is a dedicated $50K fund inspired by POI’s previous Intern Relief Fund, which will offer need-based stipends (between $150...
by POI Administrator | Feb 11, 2022 | General, In the News
If you follow our social media, you’re likely aware of the discussions going around social work, and how social work students traditionally are NOT paid for their internships. This means that students often have to work the equivalent of full-time jobs for free,...
by POI Administrator | Nov 10, 2021 | General, In the News
Today, Pay Our Interns sent a letter to key Senators, calling for funding for State Department Interns to be included in Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bills. This request comes on the heels of support for the funding from the House, and recommendations made by...
by POI Administrator | Oct 29, 2021 | General, In the News
Instead of a how-to post this Friday, we call on YOUR support to ensure the Senate funds internships for White House and State Department interns. Earlier in 2021, Pay Our Interns partnered with members of Congress to include funding to pay interns at the White House...
by POI Administrator | Oct 19, 2021 | General, In the News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Tuesday, October 19th Contact: Jess Huang, Jess@payourinterns.org, (949) 438-3563 Pay Our Interns Launching New Push for Paid Internships to Be Included in Upcoming Federal Budget and Advance Goal of Attracting Talent to Public Service...
by POI Administrator | Oct 13, 2021 | General, In the News
ICYMI: Pay Our Interns is hiring a legislative fellow to work with our Federal Affairs Manager. If you’re: Interested in legislation and public policy, Eager to hone your research skills, Ready to practice your skills with talking to Members of Congress/working...