Pay Our Interns: Pay and Racial Disparities are Still Rampant in Congressional Internships
It's not all bad news; more than 90 percent of congressional offices used allocated funds to pay interns.
- It's not all bad news; more than 90 percent of congressional offices used allocated funds to pay interns.
- Equity in the administration of paid internships means ensuring students from all racial backgrounds are equally paid for their work.
- Pay Our Interns used this information to collect more data about paid interns and their race, gender, and educational institutions.
- Pay Our Interns (POI) seeks to ensure individuals from all backgrounds are represented across industries impacting their communities, and develop pathways for advancement.