By Rep. Bradley Byrne

A Congressional internship is an incredibly rewarding experience that helps young people gain skills and knowledge that will serve them well in whatever career path they choose.

I’m pleased my office offers internships to college students and recent graduates from Alabama throughout the year. This year, it was an honor to host 11 interns in my D.C. office and two interns in my Mobile office over the course of the summer. These were all high-quality individuals who helped our office function and served as great ambassadors for Southwest Alabama.

During their internships, they assisted with legislative and administrative tasks including answering the phones, researching legislation, attending events throughout Southwest Alabama, observing Congressional hearings and assisting constituents with various government agencies.

This year’s summer interns were:

• Harrison Adams, a native of Selma, is a junior at the University of Alabama, where he is majoring in economics and finance with a minor in social innovation and leadership.

• Anna Casteix, a Mobile native, is a junior at the University of Alabama, where she is majoring in biology with a minor in psychology.

• William Chandler, a native of Montgomery, is a junior at Sewanee, where he is double-majoring in politics and English with a minor in rhetoric.

• Emma Goodloe, a native of Mobile, is a senior at the University of Georgia, where she is majoring in public relations with a minor in public affairs communication.

• Win Gustin, a Mobile native and Murphy High School graduate, is a rising junior and history major at Washington and Lee University.

• Summer Hinton, a native of Mobile, is a sophomore at the University of Alabama, where she is double majoring in public relations and political science.

• William Kelly, a native of Mobile, is a senior at Auburn University, where he is majoring in finance. He is planning to graduate next May.

• John Loris, a Mobile native, is a junior at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. He is majoring in sports medicine and exercise science with a sports administration minor.

• Trinidad Miller, a native of Brewton, is a senior at the University of Alabama, where he is majoring in marketing with a double specialization in sales and services marketing.

• Casey Nelson, a native of Tuscaloosa, is a senior at the University of Alabama, where she is pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in public relations and political science.

• William Newman, a native of Montgomery, is a senior at the University of Alabama, where he is majoring in finance with a specialization in investment management.

• Aaron Seeley, a native of Fairhope, is a sophomore at Auburn University, where he is majoring in political science with a double minor in economics and English.

• Jackson Tunks, a native of Fairhope, is a junior at Queens University of Charlotte, where he is majoring in history with minors in business leadership and political science.

I sincerely appreciate all their help over this past summer, and I wish them each all the best as they conclude their studies and prepare for the next chapter of their lives. I have no doubt they have bright futures ahead.

My office accepts interns all through the year, so I would encourage any interested students to contact my office and apply. If you want to learn more about internships in my Mobile and D.C. offices, simply visit Byrne.House.Gov/Services/Internships.

We should all take great pride in helping develop the next generation of leaders for our communities, state and nation. Congressional internships are just one way we can equip our nation’s young people with important life skills, and I am glad my office is able to offer such a productive internship program.

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne represents the 1st Congressional District of Alabama, which includes Escambia County.