CNNMoney reports interns at the White House are unpaid . John Sutter : " The White House's internship program is a popular way for young people to get experience in Washington and gain valuable skills that can help them land jobs after graduation. He says the White House should set a better example for other employers . Potential interns who ca n't cough up thousands of dollars in living expenses are left out of the mix , or have a much harder time making the situation livable , meaning the best internships and the best jobs are more likely to go to the upper middle class and rich . Sutter : `` ... we 're just encouraging the rich-poor gap to grow ''
CNNMoney reports interns at the White House are unpaid . John Sutter : " The White House's internship program is a popular way for young people to get experience in Washington and gain valuable skills that can help them land jobs after graduation. He says the White House should set a better example for other employers . Sutter : `` ... we 're just encouraging the rich-poor gap to grow ''