Clinton, Career Center collaborate for CGI U intern search

Beth Blauer | Titillated PoliSci major

As an additional benefit of hosting this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University Conference, CGI U organizers have announced that Clinton and his representatives will be individually assessing and selecting students to intern with the organization over the summer.

The internships will be unpaid but include benefits.

“It’s a really great package,” Chastity White, a former CGI U summer intern said. “You might go into it with some hesitation because you don’t know what to expect, but it’ll blow your mind.”

“The internship really gives you an intimate knowledge of everything Clinton has to offer the young people of this country—and of the world,” she added. “It’s great hands-on experience.”

Clinton and his staff will specifically be looking for wealthy, Jewish 22-year-old females with a willingness to work long hours and work one-on-one with the president with any of his various needs.

“We are very excited to welcome new interns into our CGI U family,” CGI U spokeswoman Monci Lewonsky said. “It’s a tremendous way to get close to our former president and serve his interests in absolutely every way possible.”

Interviews for the positions will include a number of thorough checks and an oral examination to make sure candidates are suitable for any of the positions.

The Washington University Career Center is excited to be able to brag of the opportunity in its upcoming publications and insistent emails.

“We work hard to offer our students the best possible opportunities, and this is a chance to work with a great humanitarian in a way much closer than normally possible,” Marc Smyth, director of the University’s Career Center, said.

The Career Center is currently seeking an instructor to offer students guidance in preparation for any of the various tasks Clinton may expect of them. As of Sunday, eight individuals had responded to its Craigslist posting, but none have offered sufficient credentials in the industry, Smith said.

“There’s only so much you can teach in a classroom setting,” Smyth said. “But as an institution of higher education, it’s our job to make sure our students are ready for everything that may be expected of them.”

CGI U will bring approximately 1,000 students to campus from April 5-7.

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