Here’s how it works:

• Submit an online application detailing your student-led program at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/CampusChallenge.
• The White House will select 15 finalists based on input from a panel of judges.
• The public will then have an opportunity to weigh in and vote on the top five projects they think best embody the President’s goal to win the future.

The top five finalists will be named Campus Champions of Change, and will be invited to the White House for a culminating event.  Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work with mtvU, and MTV Act to create short features about their projects that will air on mtvU and be featured on MTV.com.  The winning team will also host an episode of mtvU’s signature program, “The Dean’s List”.

Today’s students are not just winning the future, but creating effective change in the present.  As the President has said: “All Across America, college and university students are helping our country out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.  I hope this challenge shines a light on their efforts, and inspires Americans of all ages to get involved in their communities.” 

For more information and to submit your application visit: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/campuschallenge. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 9, 2011. 

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• Michael Pyle, Special Assistant to the President, National Economic Council
• Roberto Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy

We’ve already received a number of questions about the American Jobs Act, like:

• How will the President’s plan support young entrepreneurs?
• Will the plan help prevent police, firefighters and teacher layoffs?
• What programs will the American Jobs Act support on youth employment?

On Wednesday, we'll answer these questions, and many more. So, send us your questions and please be sure to tune in for the live video chat. Here's how you can participate:

Right now, you can:

• Ask questions in advance on the White House facebook wall
• Ask us through a form on WhiteHouse.gov

On September 14th at 4:00 p.m. EDT, you can watch and engage live:

• Ask the panel questions on Twitter with the hashtag #WHChat
• Ask question through the White House Live facebook app
• Watch the event on WhiteHouse.gov/live

With so many of our peers either currently in school, or out of school and looking for career opportunities, this is will be a great chance to find out how the American Jobs Act will impact young Americans and why we need to pass this bill now.

Download the fact sheet to learn more about how the American Jobs Act will create opportunity for young Americans.

Ronnie Cho is an Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement

 Find out more about the American Jobs Act