Future Leaders and Rosenthal Information Sessions

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is an exciting, paid opportunity for students of all majors to gain professional experience in federal and state government. Since 2022, the program has placed highly skilled talent from across the country into government internships. The program offers students the opportunity to work in a government agency, gain substantive experience and participate in the Partnership’s professional development programming.

For the Summer 2027 program, Future Leaders will offer four program tracks for applicants to choose from – Data Science, Public Administration, Public Health, and Public Interest Technology. Applicants can choose two program tracks on their application as a first and second choice.

Data Science, Public Administration, and Public Interest Technology
Candidates who are interested in the Data Science, Public Administration, and Public Interest Technology tracks can come from any major and will be considered for internship projects and portfolios that include a focus on AI and/or will utilize AI tools. No matter what major you are, the goal of the summer program is to provide interns with the opportunity to learn more about how AI is used in government and equip them with AI skills that can be used in public service or the public sector more broadly after graduation.

Public Health
Candidates who are interested in the Public Health track can come from any major and must be interested in working on public health initiatives exclusively with California state government. Public Health positions may include a focus on improving community health outcomes, disease prevention and long-term impacts on the public. Candidates must also be able to work in person in California during summer 2027.

Rosenthal Fellowship
The Rosenthal Fellowship is part of the Partnership’s Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program. The Rosenthal Fellowship gives graduate students with a professional interest in international affairs the chance to intern for a summer in a congressional or executive branch office at the federal, state, or local level. Fellows join the broader cohort for shared programming, including kickoff, closing, and professional development events, plus Rosenthal-specific activities and development opportunities.

Questions? Email internships@ourpublicservice.org