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Internships

I am accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in my North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the summer of 2017. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services and government policy. The internship provides students with the ability to work with and learn from public service professionals. Students will learn valuable work experience and skills throughout their internship that will help them gain a better understanding of how their government functions.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' schedules, but can generally run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested South Carolina students should contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov.

Building a Bridge to a Brighter Future

So many Americans are searching for better opportunities to help lead them on the path to a brighter future. Whether it is through apprenticeships, quality education, or reinvesting in distressed communities, we must find ways to lift up those who feel like they have been left behind, who feel like no one cares.

I was one of those kids whose family lived paycheck-to-paycheck, almost flunked out of school, and completely unsure of what my future looked like. That is why my goal is to find solutions for many low-income families struggling across the country, and I believe my Opportunity Agenda is certainly a step towards ensuring all Americans have what they need to succeed.

Quality Education for All

Education is truly the key to the American Dream, and I continue to believe that when parents have more choices, their children have a better chance at succeeding. My CHOICE Act was built on this notion.

Too many students are not getting access to the education they deserve. That is why it is critical for us to ensure that families in every community have a variety of educational options at their disposal so that their kids can unleash their full potential. My CHOICE Act seeks to let parents of children with special needs, military families, and low-income households in our nation’s capital decide what’s best for their individual child’s needs. I am committed to improving our education system and will continue to fight for quality education for all students across our country!

Earning While Learning

When I think about ways we can tackle the issue of poverty and increase the likelihood of success, apprenticeships and job training come to mind. In South Carolina, we have witnessed a huge manufacturing renaissance through technical training. Folks are given the opportunity to acquire new skills, and in the case of apprenticeships, they can also earn while they learn.

That is why my LEAP Act is an important part of my Opportunity Agenda. It is modeled on our very successful program in South Carolina to incentivize employers to use apprenticeships. I am excited about the LEAP Act and our efforts to bring successful apprenticeship programs to communities across the nation. 

Sincerely,

Tim