Interested Minnesota students in grades 11 and 12 should apply by Sept. 20
Thursday, Sept. 7, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced he is now accepting applications from Minnesota students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in being part of his High School Internship program. The new program is designed to give students who are passionate about improving the lives of Minnesota youth a chance to learn about government while playing a leadership role in their communities.
?ÄúAs I have traveled across Minnesota I?Äôve met numerous talented high school students who are exploring their career options,?Äù Franken said. ?ÄúI created this opportunity to give Minnesota students a chance to see firsthand how government works, and gain leadership experience.?Äù
Students who are accepted for the internship team will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including ?Äújob shadowing?Äù a U.S. Senate staff member to see how Sen. Franken?Äôs office works, attending and reporting back on local government meetings, and leading a youth meeting in their community.
Students can apply by going to www.franken.senate.gov, and filling out the high school internship application from the ?ÄúApply for an Internship?Äù page. They can return it via mail to: 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 220, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107, or send it via email to highschoolintern@franken.senate.gov. The deadline for applications is Sept. 20th, 2017.