Schatz Selects 30 Hawai'i High School Seniors to Participate in Internship Program

Honolulu, HI – The Schatz Seniors Internship Program attracted high school applicants from across the state. Thirty high school seniors, made up of public, private, charter and homeschool students will participate in the inaugural program.

“This internship provides a hands-on learning experience for these young leaders about the U.S. Senate,” said Senator Schatz. “Our seniors recently attended our Hawai‘i Family Issues Summit where they worked with our community outreach team to garner feedback from residents about the things that are top-of-mind here at home.”

The Schatz Seniors internship program provides a hands-on opportunity to high school seniors interested in learning about the U.S. Senate. Students work with outreach staff and help to identify issues of interest in their schools and communities. They also attend and staff special events co-hosted by the Senator. As part of the program, all students must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Interns were selected based on their community involvement, diversity of interests and demonstrated leadership qualities. Eighteen students represent O‘ahu, six are from Maui, four are from Hawai‘i island, and two hail from Kaua‘i.

Applications for next year’s Schatz Seniors Internship Program will be available at www.schatz.senate.gov in August 2014. High school principals and counselors are welcome to request a presentation for their future seniors on the internship program.  Please contact the Honolulu Office of Senator Schatz at (808) 523-2061 for more information.

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