The APAICS internship program
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) has issued applications for its 2005 undergraduate Summer Internship Program. The application form is available at www.apaics.org. The deadline is January 30, 2005.
Every year, APAICS selects ten to twelve undergraduate students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. Placements last summer included five offices in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, the Environmental Protection Agency, and APAICS. Through a series of seminars, interns learn about national Asian Pacific Islander American advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
The APAICS internship program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Islander Americans, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills.
Interns receive a stipend of $2500 for the period from June 6 to July 29, 2005. The interns come from all regions of the country and from private as well as public institutions. Each group of interns reflects the ethnic diversity of the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and Asian Pacific Islander American affairs.
Undergraduates, including those graduating in spring 2005, are eligible. Applications can be downloaded from the APAICS website at www.apaics.org. Call 202/296-9200 or e-mail apaics@apaics.org for more information. For more information, contact: Stacey Suyat 202/296-9200
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is dedicated to increasing participation of individuals of Asian & Pacific Islander heritage at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. More information is available at www.apaics.org
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