UNITED STATES CAPITOL PAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

Program: Save the House Page Program

Program Description:

In August 2011, the House of Representatives eliminated the House Page Program - a program that had provided high school students a unique insight to the democratic process for more than 200 years.  The Capitol Page Alumni Association is working to foster a new program that will continue to provide American youth an opportunity to experience the legislative process first-hand. 

Program Long-Term Success:

Re-establishment of the House Page Program or the establishment of a similar type of program that provides American high school students with long-term interactive experiences on Capitol Hill 

Program Short-Term Success:

The number of alumni and other constituents who express commitment to the long-term goal

Program Success Monitored by:

Whether we are successful in creating a new program to replace the former House Page Program.  Measurements of success will include how many youth benefit from the new program, in comparison with the old program.  Whether underrepresented youths have a significant opportunity to be a part of the new program. 

Program Success Examples:

An example of long-term success would be the creation of a new program that provides high school students an opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a minimum of three months, and provides at least 70 slots at a given time.