The Program combines work experience with an educational program designed to provide students an opportunity to participate in and contribute to Maine State Government. In order to compete for the Internship Program, students must be Maine residents or be currently enrolled in a Maine college or university, and have successfully completed a minimum of two years of college or university.
Students currently graduating from undergraduate and graduate programs also are eligible.
The Internship Selection Committee reviews agency and student applications and makes the final selections. Consideration is given to participation by both men and women, the education of the applicant, and previous work experience in relation to the available positions with state agencies. The 2000 program began with an orientation session at the University of Maine at Augusta for both Interns and Supervisors. The educational component of the Internship Program included a seminar focusing on innovative programs initiated by the State of Maine. Governor Angus S. King presented Maine s initiative to provide laptop computers and associated technology to Maine s students.