We lead the paid internship movement | Secured $150 million for paid internships at the WH, State Department, Congress. Contact: info@payourinterns.org
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We are beyond grateful for the work our cofounder @CarlosAngeles25 has done at the org since day 1.
Under his leadership, we went from an FB campaign to a movement that's reshaped how society views pay & labor and helped thousands of people enter public service in the process.
Life update: I will be stepping down as the Executive Director of @payourinterns (POI) at the end of the month.
Exactly seven years ago, I co-founded POI. Founded is a generous term; it was a campaign on Facebook run by two college dropouts, @GuillermoCJr and me.
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The State Department just canceled its Summer 2025 internship program due to a hiring freeze—devastating news for students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. Internships should open doors, not slam them shut.
#PayOurInterns #EquityInGovernment #FutureLeaders
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Interns deserve more than 'experience'—they deserve fair pay! It's time to end unpaid labor and invest in the future by ensuring ALL interns are compensated. #PayOurInterns #FairLabor #InvestInYouth
Interns deserve fair pay for their hard work! 💼 It's time to ensure that every intern is compensated for their contributions. Join us in advocating for #PaidInternships. Let's create a more equitable and inclusive workforce! #PayOurInterns
With the fall semester right around the corner what is a piece of advice that you have for others who are about to start their internships?!
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Happy National Intern Day!!
Best way to celebrate is to pay your interns. What did your employer do today to celebrate you?
Hell ya! They belong in the 🗑️
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Vice President Harris started off her career as an intern.
She was a quick advocate for paid internships in the Senate.
As VP she has been a huge support for paid interns at the White House.
Pay your interns, you never know, they may run for President one day.
Tesla's cancellation of its summer internship program, just weeks before its start, is disappointing for aspiring interns. Companies need to prioritize stability and respect for interns' time and aspirations. #PayOurInterns
Elon Musk’s Tesla yanks summer internship offers to students amid massive job cutting trib.al/zPJBLYg
Internships are the ultimate investment in tomorrow's leaders. Just ask Nancy Pelosi, who began her career as an intern and rose to become the first female Speaker of the House. #FromInternToLeader #InvestInLeadership #PayYourInterns
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Interns are the foundation of tomorrow's leadership. Just ask @KamalaHarris, who started as an intern and rose to become the first female @VP of the United States. #InternToVP #FutureLeaders #PayInterns
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