Why be a Page?
Perhaps the best reasons to be a Page come from students who have served as Pages themselves:

" This past semester in school I took Civics and Economics, a course mainly about state and federal government. I think I learned more about state government this week than I did that entire semester."
F. O'Hale, Smithfield, NC

"I got to visit many beautiful and historical places, such as the State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion."
A. Patel, Cary, NC

"Instead of Raleigh being a large city with thousands of separate lives, I now think of the capital city as a working community of the nation and world."
H. Gula, Charlotte, NC

"I will always remember the experience from the women's prison, watching the Governor sign a bill into a law, and meeting other wonderful pages from all over the state."
M. Browning, Raleigh, NC

"Meeting the Governor was an honor and a pleasure - a day I will always remember."
J. Locklear, Pembroke, NC

"Going to Urban Ministries gave me the wonderful feeling knowing that I was helping others I had never met."
B. Tuggle, Durham, NC

"I got a chance to interview two women in careers I am interested in and it was inspiring to hear what they do and get advice on how I can achieve my goals."
K. Allen, Hampstead, NC

"Working at Urban Ministries made me want to help the community more when I return home."
K. Birdsong, Huntersville, NC

"The Page Program really brings our civics and economics books and classes to life, allowing for a better understanding."
T. Keith, Raleigh, NC

" The many experiences that I have received while serving as a Page will contribute to the way I view politics, science, history and people."
C. Walkins, Boomer, NC

"The Page Program provided a window for me to catch a glimpse of how state government operates."
E. Joyner, Knightdale, NC

"During my week I was able to assist the State of NC, meet the Governor, tour Raleigh's downtown museums, meet my representative and senator, as well as meet some great fellow Pages."
A. Cassil, State Road, NC

Criteria
Each applicant must be between the ages of 15 and 18 and in good academic standing with their schools. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis. If appointed to serve during the school year, prior approval must be granted by the school counselor.

Schedule
Pages report to the Governor's Office at the Administration Building, 116 West Jones Street on Monday at 1:00 pm. Orientation will begin promptly at 1:30 pm. Their daily schedule is from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Monday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday and from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday.

Accommodations
Once accepted to the Program, it is the responsibility of the Page and the parents to make arrangements for accommodations prior to coming to Raleigh. Any Page who does not have lodging for the week may receive a list of host families from the Governor's Office. Each person on the accommodations list has been approved by the Governor's Office. Host families will provide breakfast, dinner and transportation to and from agency buildings at a cost of $100 per week.

Dress Code
Pages are expected to be in business attire each day.

Miscellaneous
Pages are paid $150 for their week of service to offset the cost of expenses incurred.

How to apply?
To apply, an application, two recommendations and an official transcript must be submitted for consideration. Application forms are available year-round from the Coordinator of the Page Program (email) or may be downloaded here (Please be sure to download ALL THREE documents):

Page Application- Part I (Cover Page)

Page Application- Part II (References/Signature Page)

Page Application- Part III (Photo Release Form)