RELEASE: Rep. Pat Garofalo Encourages Area High School Students to Consider Capitol Page Program

The Minnesota House of Representatives is looking for High School Pages for the 2017 legislative session.

 

Modeled after the United States Congress Page Program, the program is open to all Minnesota high school students in the Junior year, and is a week in duration. The formal application process includes an application form, acquiring a faculty recommendation, and submitting an essay. Applications are Due on December 2nd, 2016.

 

Additional information and the application form are available through the Minnesota House Website (http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/over2p.htm)

 

Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) issued the following statement regarding the High School Page Program:

 

"I'd encourage any students from our area interested in government to apply to the High School Page Program," said Garofalo. "It's a great opportunity to get some first hand experience with the legislature, and determine if a career in public service is a good fit for you."

 

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