The following information was included in a recent newsletter from Senator Lisa Murkowski:

Sen. Murkowski opens application period for 2009 summer intern program
I have begun accepting applications for my high school summer internship program. Each year, a total of 20 graduating high school seniors from all areas of Alaska travel to Washington to participate in one of two, month-long internship sessions. Each day, two of the interns “shadow” me through my Senate meetings and functions. Interns also assist me and my staff in a variety of constituent services and legislative duties. By the end of the session, interns will have gained an insight into the workings of a U.S. Senate office and how the legislative process works. The first session for the summer of 2009 will run from June 1 to June 26, and the second session will run from July 6 to July 31. Transportation and housing will be coordinated by my office, but interns will be responsible for the cost. My office will provide a stipend to help defray the costs.

High school students are encouraged to apply online in the Student Connection section at www.murkowski.senate.gov. Applications and internship information will also be made available to all Alaskan high school counseling offices.  Applications are due March 13, 2009.

I also have a number of opportunities for college students to work full or part-time in my Washington, D.C., office.  To apply for these opportunities students should fax a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation to my office at 202.224.5301.

You may also know someone who might be interested in the following opportunity as well:

White House Fellowship applications now being accepted
The White House has announced that The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships is now accepting applications for the 2009 – 2010 Class of Fellows. Applications are available at http://whitehouse.gov/fellows/about/apply.html and must be submitted electronically by February 1, 2009.

The White House Fellows Program is America’s most prestigious program for leadership and public service. Founded in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the program offers exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government.

Fellows typically spend one year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an Education Program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. More information about the program is available at www.whitehouse.gov/fellows.

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