Summer Job and Tax Information
Summer is a great time to get good job experience and earn a little spending money. But it’s important to make sure you know about tax rules for students with summer jobs!
For information about forms you’ll need to fill out, what tax withholdings there might be on your paycheck, and what taxable income you need to report, visit the Internal Revenue Service's students' page.
Senator King with students from Whittier Middle School in Poland who were down in Washington to compete in the National History Day Contest.
United States Senate Youth Program
Are you interested in politics and looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in Washington, D.C.? Consider applying for the US Senate Youth Program (USSYP)!
One hundred students from across the nation (two from each state) are chosen annually for an intensive, week-long educational program in the nation’s capital. It’s a government and education program, and a one-time $5,000 college scholarship.
Applications take place in the late summer and early fall, and may be obtained from high school principals, school counselors, or the state-level selection contact. For more information, deadlines, and state selection contacts, visit the USSYP website.
Academy Nominations
Are you interested in attending one of the US military academies upon graduation from high school? We can help! Whether you are applying to attend the Naval, Army, Air Force, or Merchant Marine Academy, students must receive a nomination from one of their Members of Congress.
Applications are currently being accepted, and are due no later than October 31st, 2014. To complete your nomination application, visit our website link here. If you have further questions, please contact Senator King's Nominations Coordinator, Katie Fellows, at kathryn_fellows@king.senate.gov.
Volunteer in Your Community
One of the ways that we best contribute to the future success of our state is through giving back to our communities. Make the most of your summer by taking time to do volunteer work!
Every town has unique needs, so explore how you can best help in your area. Here are some ideas:
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Do you like being active and working on your feet? Volunteer at a local food pantry or soup kitchen.
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Are you an energetic people person? Spend time helping in a senior center or at your local community center.
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Are you a natural caregiver? Volunteer in a hospital or an animal shelter.
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Do you feel strongly about a particular political or social issue? Volunteer for a local nonprofit, activism group, or political campaign.
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Not sure what you want to do? Contact you school’s social worker or a social service agency near you for help and ideas.
Visit Your Local Library
Summer is a great time to take a break from your regular school schedule, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop learning and broadening your horizons. Visit your local library.
Reading is a wonderful way to expand your knowledge and your vocabulary, which will help in your writing and communication skills. Plus, it’s a great way to find out which subjects you’re most interested in for future study.
If you’re not sure where a library near you is, you can find it on the Maine State Librarian’s website.
Visit Your Government, Your Neighborhood
One of the most exciting outreach initiatives that Senator King’s staff offers is the Your Government, Your Neighborhood program. Throughout the year, the senator's representatives visit communities across Maine, and make ourselves available for anyone to come by with questions and concerns, or just to talk about how we can better serve you, in a welcoming and informal environment. Feel free to stop by and visit us at any of the upcoming YGYN events.
Please visit http://www.king.senate.gov/ for more updates and let us hear from you. Our toll free number in Maine is 1-800-432-1599.
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