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New Internship Opportunity in MN, USA

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is currently looking to hire 4 student workers into the Seeds Program.

The idea candidates would be majoring in communications/marketing/public relations/public advocacy, GIS, computer science or land surveying. These are year round, part-time flexible, paid positions. The Seeds program provides college level student worker positions to highly motivated minority or economically disadvantaged college students, recently separated veterans, or students with disabilities.

Attached is a one pager listing the current positions (with a small description of the tasks) we are looking to fill along with a flyer about the program.

If you know any students who are interested, please feel free to have them send their resumes to the Seeds Program Manager, Jessica Etukudo at Jessica.etukudo@state.mn.us. They will also need to formally apply to the program at the State of Minnesota careers site. The posting number is 158598000001.

More information about the Seeds Program and eligibility can be found at our website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/jobs/seeds.html

CONTACT: ELIZABETH NELSON | STATEWIDE RECRUITER & WORKFORCE DIVERSITY CONSULTANT, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT & BUDGET | ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCES | EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TEAM

400 CENTENNIAL OFFICE BUILDING | 658 CEDAR STREET | SAINT PAUL, MN 55155

651.259.3603 | ELIZABETH.A.NELSON@STATE.MN.US | WWW.MN.GOV/MMB & WWW.MN.GOV/CAREERS

CHECK OUT THE NEW STATE OF MINNESOTA CAREERS WEBSITE – http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/

Apply for the White House Fellows Program, due 1/12/16

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Apply for the White House Fellows Program

Founded in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Applications are now open and will be accepted until January 12, 2016, at 5:59 PM EST. Read more.

2016 APPLICATION: MN Capitol Pathways Internships for Students of Color

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2016 APPLICATION: MN Capitol Pathways Internships for Students of Color

https://docs.google.com/a/amamedia.org/forms/d/1tldFA64DnFlJwYvwKnLNW70q192ZoolIU1arWSjjSGs/viewform
Through this program, interns will build relationships with established capitol leaders (non-partisan staff, lobbyists, Republican/Democrat elected officials), gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, and get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about — and build a strong professional resume in the process.Student participants: Any student in good academic standing at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education who identifies as a person of color may apply to participate. Preference will be given to students in undergraduate schools.

Program dates:
October 15 – Application opens
November 16 – Applications due
December 14 – Student applicants notified of decision
February 3 – Kickoff – Interns will gather in their first cohort meeting to meet each other and get an orientation
May 25 – Final day of internship

Internship details: In the program, students will:
– Be matched with a mentor working at the legislature for the 2016 session.
– Work at their internship 10 hours per week during the spring semester.
– Attend regular cohort meetings with their colleagues in the program for networking and skill-building sessions. Topics may include subjects such as policy analysis, written communications, public speaking, networking, career profiles, and others.
– Because the need to support themselves and/or their families is often a barrier for young people of color seeking internship experience, students will be paid for their working hours.

More details available here: www.citizensleague.org/mncapitolpathways
Questions? Call 612-584-2022

White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Now Accepting Applications for Spring internships

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Now Accepting Applications for Spring internships

Washington, D.C. – The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) is now accepting applications from current college students for the Spring 2016 Internship Program.

Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) AAPI issues and priorities. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders. WHIAAPI Seattle and San Francisco interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through effective outreach and event planning. The Initiative is also recruiting an on-site or remote communications/multimedia intern. The initiative’s Seattle and San Francisco interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through outreach and event planning.

The application deadline is November 30, 2015. For more information and to apply for this internship, click here.

Extended Deadline for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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We would like to inform you that the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid) deadline has been extended through October 23, 2015.

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is October 23, 2015 (new deadline).

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view the announcement: U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Internship Opportunity at International Eurasia Press Fund

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International Eurasia Press Fund is pleased to announce an opportunity for interns to work at the IEPF office.

The purpose of the internship is to provide personal and professional development opportunities for students and young professionals. This is an unpaid internship. Upon completion, the intern will be given a final written evaluation and a certificate of achievement, based on performance.

DETAILS:

  • LOCATION: Baku, Azerbaijan
  • DURATION: 2-3 months
  • WORKING HOURS: Half-day or full day (from 09:00 till the 18:00) with 1 hour lunch break
  • CLOSING DATE: Monday 05 October 2015

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Successful candidates will work under close supervision of existing staff of Program Department at the IEPF’s head office.
Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in and/or executing various programmatic events, conduct research, translate emails and basic documents, and provide interpreter services when required in the following key activity areas of the IEPF:

  • Media Development;
  • Refugees and IDPs issues;
  • Community Development;
  • Peacemaking Actions and Conflict Resolutions.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Recent graduate of colleges or universities;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability and strong motivation to work with international organizations to develop partnership opportunities;
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Azerbaijani is a must. Knowledge of Russian is an asset;
  • Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Outlook/Internet;
  • Ability to learn in a busy office: ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and demonstrate personal initiative;
  • Flexible, pro-active and enthusiastic team player with a persistent drive to deliver results;

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should submit a current CV form that details their relevant work and educational experiences and cover letter stating their interests. Applications should be sent through email to  umud@iepf-ngo.org and indicate the “IEPF Internship Program” on the subject line;

No phone calls, please

 

Apply Now for JACL Washington, D.C. Fellowships!

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Japanese American Citizen’s League (JACL) – JACL is currently accepting applications for the Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship and the Mike M. Masaoka Congressional Fellowship. Each paid fellowship will last for a period of one year and will be located in Washington, D.C.

The Daniel K. Inouye Fellow will work closely with the JACL Executive Director and national staff on a wide variety of projects, events, and programs. The Fellow will also work with a number of national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations to monitor and staff key policy initiatives relevant to the greater Japanese American and AAPI communities.

The Mike M. Masaoka Congressional Fellowship is designed to develop leaders for public service, particularly at the national level, and provides Fellows the unique opportunity to be placed in a Congressional office where they gain firsthand knowledge of policy creation.

Completed applications (and letters of recommendation if required) must be emailed to pouchida@jacl.org by Friday, October 2, 2015. Click here for more information and to apply!

2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Applications Due Next Wednesday, September 30th!

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A JACL Kakehashi Project group visits Kyoto in 2014.

Washington, D.C. – Applications for the December 13-22, 2015 and January 10-19, 2016 Kakehashi trips are due on Wednesday, September 30th!

Currently enrolled 18 to 25 year-old Japanese American and Asian American students are eligible (you do not need to be a JACL member to apply). Selected students will visit Japan on a 9-day trip sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 2014, over 80 students traveled to Japan with the JACL Kakehashi Project, with groups visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukushima. Highlights included a tour of the Tokyo National Museum, a rice harvesting and onigiri making demonstration in the Japanese countryside, and a visit to the Imperial Palace.

Don’t miss your chance! Click here to apply to the 2015-2016 JACL Kakehashi Project today!Screen Shot 2015-09-21 at 5.42.41 PM

Applying for the Poder Fellows Fall 2015, in MN, USA

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Call for applications  Poder Fellows Fall 2015   

NAVIGATE Poder Fellowships is a program that elevates the leadership development of young adults who have interests in organizing immigrant/Latinx youth, and promote systemic change around access to higher education, jobs and legal status.

Fellowships will be awarded to 5 young adults who have demonstrated leadership and are committed to build collective power. Priority will be given to young adults who have financial, social and legal barriers to higher education and to students who are ineligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) because of their immigration status. Students with DACA, U Visa, Withholding of Removal or no status are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recipients will be given the opportunity to build their leadership skills, develop organizing skills and contribute to support NAVIGATE’s mission. This paid fellows will receive awards of $1,000 each.    

Application can be downloaded HERE

Applications Due:      Midnight on Monday, September 21st, 2015

Now Accepting Applications for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is October 16, 2015.

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view the announcement: U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.