STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Hal Slager (R-Schererville).
Slager said the House Republican Internship Program is a unique opportunity to participate in state government at the Indiana Statehouse while gaining valuable skills for the workforce. This 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.
“Our interns provide valuable assistance to lawmakers and staff throughout the legislative session,” Slager said. “During this time, they will also be able to strengthen their resumes or professional portfolios, network with legislators, state agencies and more, and gain important skills that they can take with them as they enter the workforce.”
Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. Students can apply for internships in a variety of areas, focusing on legislative, communications, policy, fiscal policy and technology. These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, lasting 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. Slager said this one-of-a-kind experience also offers networking opportunities and could open the door to a career.
For a list of career fairs and recruitment events House staff members will be attending this fall, visit www.indianahouserepublicans.com/recruitment.
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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State Rep. Hal Slager represents House District 15, which includes a portion of Lake County.
A high-resolution photo of Slager can be found here.
