U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., has announced he is accepting applications from Minnesota students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in being part of his High School Internship Program.

Deadline for application is Sept. 20.

The new program is designed to give students who are passionate about improving the lives of Minnesota youth a chance to learn about government while playing a leadership role in their communities.

Students accepted for the internship team will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including “job shadowing” a U.S. Senate staff member, attending and reporting back on local government meetings, and leading a youth meeting in their community.

Students can apply by going to www.franken.senate.gov, and filling out
the high school internship application from the “Apply for an Internship” page.

They can return it via mail to: 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 220, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107, or send it via email to highschoolintern@franken.senate.gov.