State University, Sacramento, is active learning at its best. As the most populous state in the U.S., California has a large and complex state government that deals with public policy on virtually all the issues that confront the nation. The Sacramento Semester Program is an immersive internship program run during the spring semester on the campus of CSU, Sacramento. This rigouros experience is designed for students interested in the policy-making process. Participants will be required to enroll in a 6 unit internship course requiring a commitment of working an average of 24 hours a week at their site; additionally, students will be enrolled in 6 units of coursework consisiting of a Thursday evening seminar and Friday morning class. Please refer to our FAQ for other commonly asked questions about applying to the program.

FAQS FOR APPLICANTS SACRAMENTO SEMESTER PROGRAM

https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/political-science/_internal/_documents/sac-semester-faqs_applicants-revised-9-21-22.pdf

About: the Sacramento Semester Program Alumni Association (SSPAA) provides support to current participating interns and alumni who have completed the program themselves. The SSPAA offers many benefits and programs including a scholarship and career resources.

Alumni Resources
SSPAA Resume Bank

The Sacramento Semester Program Alumni Association maintains a resume bank for its members.

Job Boards:

Capitol Daybook

CA State Assembly

CA State Senate

In the episode we covered: 

• Our experience doing the program
• Skillset to be Successful in the building or in the third house, local government, nonprofits
• Networking 101, and How to approach it. 
• Advice for Job opportunities 

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