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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
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Rep. John Ward Encourages Area Students to Apply for Minnesota House of Representatives Page Program
(ST. PAUL) — State Representative John Ward (DFL – Brainerd) is pleased to announce that the application process for the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program is now underway. The page program is open to high school juniors in public or private schools. Accepted applicants will spend a week at the State Capitol in St. Paul and participate in a wide variety of experiences, designed to provide them with a deep understanding of our state government.
“The Minnesota House Page Program is an excellent opportunity for students interested in our state government,” said Rep. Ward. “Very few programs offer such a meaningful opportunity to see state government in action and gain important hands-on experience. I strongly encourage students in the Brainerd, Crosby, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River schools to apply.”
Among the many highlights included in each student's week at the Capitol are individual meetings with legislators designed to allow students to discuss the issues that matter most to them, experiencing the legislative process firsthand by assisting members during legislative session, participating in a mock committee session designed to develop students' leadership skills and to inspire them to think critically about the issues confronting our state, and providing students with the opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists, and members of the media.
Students should expect to participate in scheduled program activities from 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00am to 12:00pm on Friday.
Students interested in applying can visit the House Page Program website at http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/introletter.asp for more information and application materials. The application deadline is November 19. Program participants will receive a small stipend to help defray costs.
If students have any additional questions, they can also contact Rep. Ward at (651) 296- 4333, or 1-800-683-4205, or via e-mail at rep.john.ward@house.mn.
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