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We wanted to let you know of a great internship opportunity working for the Obama administration. President Obama has launched the White House Internship Program and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.
Submission deadline for the Summer Internship Program is March 22, 2009. Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted by mid-April. The Summer Internship Program runs from May 22-August 14, 2009.
Please feel free to be in touch with us to share your concerns or whenever we can be of help.
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President Obama Launches White House Internship Program:
The White House internship program provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of the White House staff while developing leadership skills. “This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”
In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.
White House Internships are full-time unpaid positions and participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing for the duration of the program.
The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.
Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
- US Citizens
- Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
- Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.
Application for Summer 2009 Internship:
- A completed application includes answers to three short essay questions, three letters of recommendation and an unofficial transcript. Applicants will be notified by mid-April of their acceptance into the White House internship program. The program will begin the end of May and end mid August. Application can be downloaded from website: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships
Presidential Departments:
Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.
- White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
- The Office of Cabinet Affairs
- The White House Communications Department
- The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
- The Office of the First Lady
- The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
- The Office of Political Affairs
- The Office of Management and Administration
- The Office of White House Counsel
- The Domestic Policy Council
- The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
- Office of the Vice President
For additional information, please visit the website:
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