Obama Hires Interns??
[/caption]President Obama launched the White House Internship Program for his
administration 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.
"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.
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.
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
*More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/
