White House internship program invites applications

The White House Internship Program is a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. Although unpaid, 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.

The application period for the Summer 2012 White House Internship Program is now open until Jan.  22. All White House Internship Program participants must be:

United States citizens who are at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship who are:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university; or
• Graduated in the past two years from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university; or  
• Veterans of the U.S. armed forces who possess high school diplomas or an equivalent and have served on active duty at any time over the past two years.

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program, which is from May 29 through Aug. 10, 2012. Interns are also expected to work from approximately 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, although hours vary by office. To learn more, and to apply, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships.