Statehouse internship application now available

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle).

Baird said the House Republican Internship Program is an opportunity to participate in state government at the Indiana Statehouse while gaining valuable skills for the workforce. The paid program during the spring semester gives college students the chance to work one-on-one with state legislators while seeing firsthand how laws are made.

“I encourage anyone who is interested in this program to apply,” Baird said. “Because this internship has so many diverse learning opportunities, it is open to all degrees and interests.”

Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. Students can apply in a variety of areas, focusing on legislative, communications, policy, fiscal policy and technology. The full-time positions, Monday through Friday, last from January through mid-March.

In addition to getting paid $750 every two weeks, students can earn academic credit through their college or university, and are eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate or graduate expenses.

More information about the internship program or the application process can be found at www.indianahouserepublicans.com/internship. The application deadline is Oct. 31.

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