White House Internship Opportunity

FYI …

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we would like to encourage your students to apply for a summer internship with the White House. The application for the summer 2010 program will be posted December 14, 2009. A complete submission will include an application (with several short answer questions, two essay questions of 300-500 words each, and a one-page resume) and three letters of recommendation. The final application deadline is February 7, 2009.

– Visit the White House Internship website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/

– Apply to the White House Internship program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply/

– Learn more about the selection process: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/selection/

A White House Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

Our mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders all around the nation and cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities. Encourage your students to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

Sincerely,

The White House Internship Team