This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and Im proud that they

will have this opportunity to serve.I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country. President Barack Obama

Spring 2013
WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP

The mission of the White House Internship Program is to make the Peoples House accessible to future leaders from around the nation, and to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities.

How to Apply
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Application Period: May 14, 2012 - September 24, 2012

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Program Overview

Competitive 3 month internship Fall, Spring and Summer terms Interns are placed within one of 16 different departments of the White House Office Work includes conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, writing memos, and staffing events Interns participate in:
Weekly Speaker Series Public Service Projects Professional Development Groups Mentorship Program

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain a first-hand glimpse into the Executive Office of the President

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Departments

White House Departments Available to Interns:

Office of Scheduling and Advance Office of the White House Counsel Office of Cabinet Affairs Office of Communications Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs Office of the First Lady Office of Chief of Staff Office of Legislative Affairs

Domestic Policy Council Office of Presidential Correspondence White House Fellows Office National Economic Council Office of Presidential Personnel Office of the Vice President Office of Digital Strategy Office of Management and Administration

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Program Requirements

Applicants must be

United States citizens

At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university
OR

A veteran of the United States Armed forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time over the past two years

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Application

Two essay responses

Explain your commitment to public service Professional policy memorandum

One-page resume

Two recommendations
Completion of the online form

www.whitehouse.gov/internships

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Timeline

Summer 2012 Application Posted Application Deadline

Fall 2012

*Spring 2013 May 14, 2012

*Summer 2013 November 19, 2012

November 14, 2011 January 30, 2012

January 22, 2012

April 1, 2012

September 24, 2012 January 27, 2013

Notification

Begins the week of Begins the week of Begins week of Begins week of February 20, 2012 April 30, 2012 on a November 12, 2012 February 25, 2013 on a rolling basis rolling basis on a rolling basis on a rolling basis

Start Date

May 29, 2012

September 4, 2012 January 15, 2013

May 28, 2013

End Date

August 10, 2012

December 14, 2012 May 3, 2013

August 9, 2013

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More Information

The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obamas commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership skills and actively engage in public service.

Q&A

For more information, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/internships Questions? Please email us at: internship_info@who.eop.gov.