New Providence Resident Honored For Service as Sen. Kean's Intern

Nick Palmer of New Providence was one of 12 interns recently honored for his outstanding service to the 21^st Legislative District by Sen. Thomas H. Kean, R-Westfield.

Interns were awarded citations commending their hard work and dedication at the conclusion of the program, which ran from May to August 2011.

“Nick was an invaluable asset to my office this summer. Internships, I believe, act as a vital component of the education process," Sen. Kean said. "Our program engages students in a way the classroom cannot, providing them the opportunity to play an active role in state government."

Sen. Kean’s internship program seeks to instill in its students the importance of commitment and dedication in the field of public service. 

The 2011 summer intern group was comprised of both high school and college students who sought to serve their community as well as experience the inner workings of New Jersey’s governmental process. 

Intern responsibilities included answering phone calls from constituents, compiling messages for the Senator and his staff, responding to correspondence, researching legislation, and attending meetings with the Senator.

Applicants interested in participating in the Senator’s summer internship program may send their resume and cover letter to senkean@njleg.org from January 1, 2012 to March 15, 2012.