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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of Media Affairs

For Immediate Release =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =
=A0 =A0February 26, 2009

President Obama Launches White House Internship Program

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his =
=A0administration and announced that applications are currently being accept=
ed for the summer of 2009. =A0Those selected to participate in the program w=
ill gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White Hou=
se staff while building leadership skills.

=93This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorr=
ow and I=92m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,=94 said Pr=
esident Obama. =A0=93I 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.=94

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning=
experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White Hous=
e staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community servi=
ce projects.

The 2009 Summer Internship p 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:=

=95 =A0 =A0US Citizens

=95 =A0 =A0Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internsh=
ip.

=95 =A0 =A0Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or mu=
st 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 t=
he 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=3D2 0
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President

More information on the White House Internship Program, including applicati=
on instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

THE WHITE HOUSE, February 26, 2009.

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