High school juniors encouraged to apply for U.S. Senate Page Program

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is looking for high school juniors who have a passion for public service to apply for the U.S. Senate Page Program. According to https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/help/senate-page-application, “Successful applicants will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the Senate, as well as experience the debates of the Senate firsthand. Former Pages have gone on to work at the highest levels both inside and outside of government, and the program is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in public service.”

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• A junior in high school
• 16 or 17 years old

The deadline to apply for Summer Session 1 is March 31. The deadline to apply for Summer Session II is April 15. To apply, and for more information about the program, go to https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/help/senate-page-application.