Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 1, 1 January 2013 — White House internships [ARTICLE]

White House internships

Deadline to apply for the Summer 2013 White House Internship Programis Jan. 27, 2013. White House interns work in one of 16 offices in the White House and support the larger work of the Obama administration. Duties differ by department but all interns participate in weekly events, including a speaker series with senior staff members and off-site field trips. The program aims to "mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities," the White House web site says. A complete application includes a resume, two essays and two letters of recommendation. Visit white house.gov/internships for more information and to apply.