4-H youth have chance to aid state government
MISSISSIPPI STATE – Significant manpower is needed to operate state government, and four young Mississippians will have the opportunity in March to help meet that demand in the 2012 Mississippi legislative session.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H program and the Center for Governmental Training and Technology are looking for four qualified 4-H’ers to serve in the 2012 Legislative Page Internship Program. The youth will serve in the Mississippi Senate during the week of March 12-16.
“We give 4-H youth a chance each year to see firsthand how state government works by serving in the capitol,” said Anne Hilbun, governmental training specialist overseeing the program for the Center for Governmental Training and Technology.
Applicants must be 4-H members in high school or freshmen in college and be between the ages of 14 and 19 as of Jan. 1. They must have at least a B average in their classes. Applicants must express their knowledge of, involvement with and interest in issues relating to citizenship, leadership and governmental functions. Program coordinators hope to select two male and two female 4-H’ers for the positions.
Participating youth must agree to abide by behavioral standards expected of 4-H members. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 10, and faxed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Forms are available at county Extension offices.
This is the 19th year 4-H and the Center for Governmental Training and Technology have offered this opportunity to qualified youth. 4-H will provide lodging at a nearby hotel, accidental insurance and a chaperone.
For information about the 4-H legislative page program, contact Hilbun at (662) 325-3141 or anneh@ext.msstate.edu.
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Writer: Bonnie Coblentz
Released Jan. 5, 2012
Contact: Anne Hilbun, (662) 325-3141
