What is the educational component of the CBO internship?
Our goal is that all interns leave CBO with a solid understanding of the breadth of work the agency does. Given the 10-week schedule, this is accomplished by providing interns with opportunities to meet with analysts and managers from across the organization for seminars on the myriad of work done by the organization. Additionally, CBO interns participate in the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which presents a variety of speakers. Recent years have seen lectures by former Secretary of State Colin Powell, journalists Cokie Roberts and Sam Donaldson, and Ralph Nader. • What is the compensation for the internships? Compensation varies on the basis of each intern’s educational and work experience. In the past few years, compensation has ranged from approximately $11 to $24 per hour. Additionally, CBO provides limited benefits to interns, including a commuting subsidy. • Does CBO consider interns for regular employment? Yes. CBO has hired a number of interns into full-time posit
