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Internships

Congressman Fred Upton offers full-time and part-time internships in both Michigan and Washington D.C to eligible college students.

An internship with a Congressional Office is both beneficial and recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in the political field or in Washington, D.C. after graduation. Interns will gain a unique perspective of the legislative process, the workings of Capitol Hill and of our Nation’s Capitol. They are expected to undertake daily administrative tasks such as answering phones, answering constituent inquiries, distributing faxes, sorting mail, assisting with Capitol Tours and helping to maintain day-to-day operations.

In addition to their main responsibilities, the interns will have an opportunity to work with the legislative staff. Tasks include, but are not limited to, attending hearings, data entry, drafting correspondence, and researching bills.

WASHINGTON D.C. INTERNSHIP Congressman Upton’s Washington D.C. Office Intern Coordinator (202) 225-3761 MICHIGAN INTERNSHIP Congressman Upton’s Kalamazoo Office (269) 385-0039 Congressman Upton’s St. Joseph Office (269) 982-1986

Military Academy Nominations

Air Force Academy Army/West Point Coast Guard Merchant Marine Naval Academy

Students wishing to be nominated to attend a Military Academy can apply for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and Naval Academies. Interested parties should follow the timetable and information below on the application process.

Timetable for Military Academy Nominations Procedure

1. Early Spring to mid-October
   Send and receive application forms, including your academy choice(s) to the St. Joseph District Office. Make sure you subsequently contact the respective academies, too. (Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions).
2. Official Date TBD – Always the 4th Friday in October
   Applications must be completed and returned to the St. Joseph District Office. All requested materials must be received by 5:00pm on the aforementioned date.
3. November
   Files will be reviewed and preparations made for the individual candidate interviews. Notices will be mailed to the candidate regarding the time/place of personal interviews.
4. Official Date TBD – Always the 1st Saturday in December
   Thirty minute personal interview for each qualified candidate. THIS IS A MUST – see note below.
5. Late December/Early January
   Tally score sheets from the interviews and notify the academies and nominees of the choices.

After the academies are notified of the Congressional Nominations, they will then select the student they determine to be the most “able” candidate. The academy will notify Congressman Upton of the choice. Within 48 hours the academy will then issue a letter of appointment. (Congressman Upton will try to make personal contact with the appointed candidate before the formal letter is received.) We cannot determine the time period for the academy to make its choice.

NOTE: Personal interviews are conducted on the first Saturday of December. However, the first Saturday in December is frequently a date available for ACT and SAT testing. Arrange your testing for another date as this is the ONLY date used for a personal interview. This is MOST important – clear the first Saturday of December on YOUR calendar.

Miscellaneous Information

Make arrangements for letters of recommendations as soon as possible. This has frequently been a problem as teachers are extremely busy with this type of request when school opens in the fall. Do it SOON.

Contact each academy in which you have an interest and request the paperwork necessary for application. The Congressional Office does NOT do this for you.

Work closely with your school counselor and attend any seminars that may be offered by an academy.

TYPE everything that is being sent to the Congressional Office.

Make sure that your name appears on each and every page.

Do NOT wait until the last day or two when turning in all of the requested materials. Should something be missing or incorrect, it will be too late to comply with the deadline.

Mark your calendars for:

• 4th Friday in October – data must be returned to the Congressional Office
• 1st Saturday in December – keep date open for personal interview

Should you decide to withdraw your name from any consideration for a nomination, PLEASE let the office know so that we can close your file and delete any future mailings.

Please contact Congressman Upton’s St. Joseph District Office should you have any questions.

Kalamazoo District Office Attn: Academy Nomination Coordinator 157 South Kalamazoo Mall Suite 180 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 OR Saint Joseph District Office Attn: Academy Nomination Coordinator 800 Centre, Suite 106 800 Ship Street Saint Joseph, MI 49085