Professional Fellows Programs in Legislation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Deadline: 15 April 2015
Open to: young professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia or Belarus
Fellowship: travel, visa fees, stipend, board, accommodation, insurance

Description

The Legislative Cohort of Professional Fellows Program (PFP) affords up to 47 promising young professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine the opportunity to gain practical experience in, and exposure to, United States government. The knowledge and interest of these young Eurasian professionals in American political processes will be expanded through short-term fellowships in state legislatures, city halls, federal offices and NGOs across the United States.  In addition, the PFP will enable up to 17 Americans to travel outbound on reciprocal visits.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cohort of Professional Fellows Program also affords promising young professionals from Russia and Belarus the opportunity to gain practical experience in, and exposure to, United States policies and offices related to innovation and entrepreneurship. The knowledge and interest of Russia and Belarus innovation fellows will be expanded through short-term fellowships in a variety of American organizations and state bodies across the United States that address innovation/entrepreneurship policy issues.

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen and resident of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey or Ukraine / Russia, Belarus;
  • Be 25 to 35 years of age at the time of application;
  • Be a college graduate (equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree or higher);
  • Be proficient in English, as demonstrated by TOEFL scores over 500 (paper test) or its equivalent (for example, university-level study in an English-speaking program or IELTS band 6 or higher). If you have none of these and are selected as a semi-finalist, they will give you an institutional TOEFL exam;
  • Have relevant experience in and commitment to a career in the public sector in your home country / have relevant experience in and commitment to a career in innovation and entrepreneurship in the public sector

Fellowship

The fellows will be provided with the following support:

  • domestic, international, and U.S. domestic transportation;
  • visa fee and processing costs;
  • modest stipend;
  • health and accident insurance;
  • professional and educational enhancement opportunities;
  • professional mentoring support;
  • room and board with an American host family.

Application

Application deadline for Professional Fellows Program fall season  is 15 April 2015. Apply online HERE.

For more information visit the official website HERE.

Vacancy for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant

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Program Description

An English Teaching Assistantship places recent college graduates in a classroom abroad to provide assistance to teachers of English who instruct non-native English speakers.  English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) help teach English language while serving as U.S. cultural ambassadors.  ETAs may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities. The program is fully funded by the State Department. ETAs are in-country for one academic year.

Host’s responsibilities

  1. The Host Institution shall identify and secure acceptable housing for the Fellow.  The rent will be paid by an ETA. Acceptable housing should include the following minimum features:
    •  Bedroom, including a bed and bedding
    •  Bathroom with toilet and bathing facilities
    •  Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans
    •  Heating, hot water, and a cooling system, i.e. a fan or air conditioner (Internet payment to be made by the ETA).
  2. The Host Institution shall provide both the US Embassy and the ETA a description of identified housing and, if possible, a photograph of its interior within four to six weeks before the expected arrival of the ETA.  If the required housing information is not provided four weeks prior to the ETA’s arrival, the Embassy reserves the right to terminate the ETA’s placement and reassign him/her to a different host institution.
  3. The Host Institution shall negotiate with the landlord and provide the ETA with the necessary housing documents that are required for the ETA’s timely registration with the State Migration Service.  Should the Host Institution fail to provide these documents, the Embassy reserves the right to terminate the ETA’s placement and reassign him/her to a different host institution.
  4. The Host Institution shall assist the ETA in completing all necessary legal registration with the State Migration Service (SMS), including securing all necessary forms and medical tests and, if requested by the ETA, accompanying the ETA on visits to Azerbaijani government offices and medical centers involved in the registration process.
  5. Prior to ETA’s arrival, the Host Institution shall designate a point of contact on its staff who is responsible for securing housing for the ETA, completing all ETA registration requirements upon arrival, arranging airport transfers for the ETA, and serving as a point of contact for any program-related questions that the ETA may need to ask.  This point of contact must be available by phone and e-mail starting two months before the ETA’s arrival and lasting until the ETA’s departure.
  6. The Host Institution shall work with the ETA to identify the ETA’s work load (not to exceed 20 classroom hours per week).
Application
Please submit the completed request form to our English language program specialist Zulfiya Shirinova at ShirinovaZK@state.gov by February 28, 2015. In the subject line please indicate the name of the program “Fulbright ETA 2015-16” and your institution.

Submit Your Essay and Win a Trip to New York!

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Deadline: March 25, 2015 at 11:59pm EST
Open to: full-time college or university students
Award: winners participate in a 7 day International Youth Forum in New York and present their work at the United Nations Headquarters

Description

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students, 18 years of age or older, who are enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university, to participate in an essay contest on the theme “Many Languages, One World”.

The essay should relate to ideas of global citizenship and understanding and to the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. Entries of up to 2000 words in length must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Eligibility

  1. Full-time college or university students, 18 years of age or older, can participate in the contest;
  2. An authorized faculty member or university administrator must sponsor your participation in the contest by completing the Reference Form. The university representative must attest that you are a full time student and that you are going to submit an essay in an official language of the United Nations that is not your first language or language of instruction in your primary or secondary education;
  3. Once the reference has been received and confirmed, you will be sent an email with further instructions about how to enter the contest and upload your essay.

Award

A panel of judges will decide upon a total of 70 Winners of the contest – 10 in each of the 6 official United Nations languages, and an additional 10 chosen on merit from the remaining entries in all languages. These Winners will be invited to New York to participate in a series of events during the week of July 20-26, 2015. These events will include a Global Youth Forum on the sustainable development agenda in the context of multilingualism, cultural diversity and global citizenship at United Nations Headquarters, preceded by a preparatory students’ conference at Adelphi University sponsored and arranged by ELS Educational Services, Inc.

All winners will be given certificates of participation by ELS, signifying they have won the Student Essay Contest arranged in cooperation with the United Nations Academic Impact.

ELS will pay for the Winners’ roundtrip economy class airfares in carriers of its choosing between the commercial airport nearest the Winner’s home city and New York, and be responsible for their travel, room and meals for the duration of the conference. Sightseeing and recreation will be arranged by ELS.

It is your responsibility to obtain a passport and visa to enter the USA. You will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of participation in the event. Your e- ticket will only be issued to you after we receive copies of your passport and a signed copy of your acceptance of the terms and conditions of participation.

Application

  • Write your essay, according to the eligibility rules and guidelines;
  • Show your essay to a Faculty Member or University Administrator who can attest to the fact that you have followed the contest rules. Have that Faculty Member or University Administrator complete the Reference Form in support of your participation in the contest;
  • Once the Reference Form has been received and verified by Many Languages, One World, you will receive further information, and a link where you can complete your application and upload your essay to the contest website;
  • Complete your application form. Be sure to include your national identity card number or passport number showing your name as it appears on your passport or official documents. Do not submit your photo;
  • Upload your essay to the contest website.

For any further questions, check the FAQ section.

Visit the official web-site.

 

Metropolitan Council in MN seeking Summer Interns

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The Metropolitan Council’s Annual Internship Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to qualifying interns. Our program is designed to educate and mentor interns by providing professional on-the-job training and development. Participants of our internship program receive an hourly salary! Most interns work full-time during the summer, and some opportunities continue part-time through the school year.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrocouncil/default.cfm?action=jobs&sortBy=&sortByASC=ASC&bHideSearchBox=1&PROMOTIONALJOBS=1&TRANSFER=0&SEARCHAPPLIED=0

The Metropolitan Council’s Urban Scholars Program is a 12-week internship and leadership development program starting May 26, 2015.  This program will provide students from diverse racial, ethnic, and/or low socio-economic backgrounds with distinctive professional experience focused on gaining essential leadership skills, and creating career pathways to positions of influence in public service.  In addition to completing projects as identified by participating Council departments (see available placements), students will participate in approximately 8 to 10 hours per week of leadership development activities such as public speaking, financial literacy, career guidance, networking, etc.  Urban Scholars will also serve as ambassadors to the communities by sharing their internship and transit-riding experience through blogs and journals.

To participate in these Council programs:
  • You must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education; and/or have been enrolled in a post-secondary educational program within the last 12 months.
  • You must be a citizen or national of the United States; a lawful, permanent resident; or have authorization to work in the United States. (Documentation to verify employment eligibility will be required at the time of employment.)
  • You must submit the Council’s online employment application at the time the program is open for recruitment.  Applicants must have a NeoGov applicant account (registration is free and easy). To create your account, go to Governmentjobs.com – select “Sign In” and continue with “create account”.
~ Current opportunities are listed below and open for applicants to apply. ~

To receive email notice when programs are open for recruitment:

1.  Go to Job Classifications (see menu to the right).
2.  Choose the title “Intern” and select the link – email me when jobs like this become available.
3.  Complete the Job Interest Card and submit your request.

 

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2015 Intern-Light Rail Transit Ambassado… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Marketing Assistant Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Office of Equal Opportunity … Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Office Support Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Records Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Program Evaluation Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Project Controls BPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Project Management (2 positi… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Operations Analyst Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Operations Electronic P… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Quality Assurance Engin… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Vehicle Maintenance Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Regional Parks Policy & Rese… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Research Analyst Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Retail Sales Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Right of Way & Permits SPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Sales Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Service Development Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Street Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Structural Engineering SPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Supervisor Revenue Collectio… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Sustainability Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-System Statement Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Training & Development Admin… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Transit Control Center Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15

 

SEARAC’s Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) in DC

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SEARAC’s Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) has been moved to June, 2015. Please stay tuned for an updated date. The application deadline is now extended from February 2 to February 9, 2015. Please contact Souvan Lee at souvan@searac.org with any questions or concerns.

The LAT program provides a forum for Southeast Asian American community leaders to participate in activities and workshops that include collective strategizing, networking, advocacy, and relationship building with decision makers on issues that impact the Southeast Asian American community.

The 3-day program trains participants to become advocacy leaders in their communities, and is best suited for community members hoping to learn more about education, health, and immigration policy, effective communication and framing, and creating system-level change. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own personal experiences, identify both issues and solutions, and network with other change-makers from across the country.

There is no cost for the training. SEARAC will cover all lodging and the majority of travel expenses for accepted applicants living outside of the Washington, DC area. Participants may be responsible for a portion of their travel costs.

Application & Deadline

Deadline: February 9, 2015

Application: http://bit.ly/1zOKKVz 

Contact

Souvan Lee

202-601-2966

souvan@searac.org 

Youth Summer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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Tree Trust Summer Youth Employment Program

For youth that will be age 14, and less than 22 by June 1, 2015 and reside in suburban Hennepin. Up-to-9-week paid work experience designed to help young people learn and practice basic job skills. $8.00/hour, 20 hours per week from June 15 to Aug. 14. Apply online by 3/13 @ 5pm. Paper applications can be sent upon request.

Youth Outdoors (Conservation Corps Minnesota)

Accepting applications from low-income Minneapolis youth, ages 15-18, for after-school jobs this spring. Work up to 12 hours /week for 11 weeks on natural resource projects for the Minneapolis Park Board and other part-ners. Earn $8.00/hour. Start work Mar. 24. The priority application deadline is Feb. 13; but will accept applica-tions until positions are filled. More info and application here. Questions, contact Hollis at (651)209-9900×23.

Genesys Works Is Looking for High School Juniors

Receive summer training that gives you the skills to succeed, a paid professional internship that offers experience and a professional network, college counseling that builds a bridge to your future, and alumni programs to support you as you grow.

Scrubs Camps 2015 Registration Now Open!

Enroll in a middle or high school Scrubs Camp and exper-ience a variety of interactive hands-on activities and field trips in the health sciences. Sessions are led by health-care professionals and faculty from area colleges and universities. Register today! Scholarships are available.

STEP-UP Application

The application is online until Feb. 18. Youth that live in Mpls. and that will be age 14-21 on June 1 may apply.

2015 Minneapolis Urban Scholars Intern

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Minneapolis Dept of Health & Family Support – Minneapolis, MN
An Urban Scholar’s competencies include:
· Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
· Able to work cooperatively with a wide range of personalities
· Hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility
· Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
· Well-groomed appearance
· Ability to elicit confidence and build rapport
· Self-motivated and can work well independently
· Basic knowledge of computer software packages (e.g. 2010 Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook)
· Previous public sector experience a plus
Urban Scholars are required to attend regular leadership development trainings and events. Department-specific job descriptions will be provided once selected.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education:
Candidates must be enrolled and in good standing at an accredited two-year, four-year, college, university, graduate, or law school or a recent graduate from up to 6 months prior to the start of the program. Also, candidates must have completed their first year of post-secondary education. All academic majors are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Paid and unpaid professional experiences will be considered. Previous public sector work experience is valued in our selection process, but not required.
Background Check:
Background checks will be administered.
Other Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please review the FAQ section under www.minneapolismn.gov/urbanscholars for more information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Please submit all of the following items and answer the essay questions fully as it is the primary form of selection:

· Resume (including education, work history, accomplishments [i.e. honors, awards, etc.])
· Unofficial transcript labeled with your student information (i.e. name, major, etc.)
· A one to two page, 1.5 spaced, cover letter addressed to the “Urban Scholars Team” answering the following questions:

o Why do you want to be an Urban Scholar?
o What’s the difference that you want to make? How is your community going to be different because of you?
o Share an experience that illustrates your ability to lead yourself or others?
o Leadership begins with you; so, tell us about a time when you faced adversity or a challenge and came out better for it or demonstrate your resilience?
o Why are you interested in government/public sector?
o If you were a previous Urban Scholar, what changes have you seen in yourself and your leadership of others since your Urban Scholars experience?

Questions:
urban.scholars@minneapolismn.gov

The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2015 CBS summer Intern

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Summer 2015 Social Content Intern

Ref#: 21074

Date published: 28-Jan-2015

CBS Business Unit: CBS Interactive

Job Type: Paid Intern

Job Schedule: Full-Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Job Posting Website: N/A

Description:

The social content intern will work within the CBS Interactive Social Content Development & Programming team in our Los Angeles office. As a full-time member of our team during the summer, you will have an opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of TV fans through powerful social media content.

This internship offers the right candidate an opportunity to create content that will delight TV fans on social platforms as well as exposure to the full scope of content production. It is ideal for a student who wishes to explore and/or pursue a career in online content development/production or content marketing. We are looking for a local candidate who can start in mid-June. This candidate must be returning to school after the summer for at least one more full semester.

Key Responsibilities
• Generate and pitch content ideas daily for CBS summer shows.
• Identify real-time social trends and rising themes and generate content ideas that leverage those opportunities.
• Create photo and video content in collaboration with content producers, designers and editors.
• Work with social content producers to publish social posts, including writing creative and effective copy and selecting/manipulating accompanying imagery.
• Assist social content team with other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of publishing on social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Snapchat.
• Interest in television, entertainment and pop culture.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines.
• Great communication skills and ability to articulate concepts.
• Keen eye for visual storytelling (experience in Photoshop a plus).
• Must be currently enrolled in college/university with at least one semester remaining after completion of the internship.
• Must successfully complete background check.

In addition, CBS will be guided by applicable federal, state and local laws when considering for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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2015 Işık High School Summer Program in Istanbul

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Deadline:  5 June 2015
Open to: high school students from around the world
Venue: from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st., in Istanbul, Turkey

Description

Işık University offers a 2-week 2015 High School Summer Program in Istanbul for students to obtain a collegiate experience in a culturally rich city. The three sessions are from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st. The High School Summer Program offers a variety of program options consisting of sports and arts, ranging from sports that include; soccer, basketball, volleyball, American football, table tennis, cycling, beach volleyball, tennis and swimming. Additionally, there are courses in personal development programs such as English and Turkish language education, dance, folk dance, painting, percussion, photography, and certification programs.

Leisure Activities
• Dancing (8 hours)
• Folk Dances (8 hours)
• Painting (8 hours)
• Percussion (8 hours)
• Photography (8 hours)
• Language Seminars (8 hours)
• Music – Karaoke – Guitar Hero
• Sports Activities (Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis Tournament, Beach Volleyball, Football, American Football)
• Paintball
• Chess, Backgammon, Billiards
• Işık Camp
• Treasury Hunt
• Laser-Tag
• Shows of Işık University Student Clubs

Off Premise Field Trips
• Prince Islands
• Şile Tour (Hiking)
• Ağva Tour (Hiking)
• Day of Pathfinders (Işık Camp | Şile)
• Maslak Campus – Swimming Pool
• Best Western Şile Gardens – Swimming Pool

Eligibility

All Turkish and International high school students currently enrolled in in grades 9 through 12 grades may apply to Işık University High School Summer Program.

Costs

Tuition & fees: 1950 TL / 875$ / 680€  including VAT, food, & accommodation.

 

Application

Accepted candidates shall complete their enrollment by presenting following documents. Application fee of candidates who are not accepted will be returned. Candidates with accepted applications who have not completed their final enrollment in time shall not receive a refund.

Documents required for final enrollment are,

  • Print-out of electronic receipt showing that the fee is paid through Online Payment System.
  • Student’s certificate
  • Student Information Form to be completed by the student.
  • Parent’s Approval Form to be completed by student’s parents.
  • Digital photograph.
  • Scan of your identity card (front and back).

 

Application Deadline & the Date of Final Enrollment: 

Application Deadline: 5 June 2015

Program candidates who wish to apply may pre-book their places at Işık University High School Summer Program after a pre-payment of 200 TL/ $100 / 80€ and filling out the application form.

Burcu Taşkın
Summer School Coordinator,
International Office,
Işık University
0090 216 529 7245
Email: burcu.taskin@isikun.edu.tr

 

Be Part of the New Decade of Arts Professionals at Children’s Theatre Company!

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Internships

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is committed to providing exceptional internship opportunities for the next generation of artists, educators and administrators.  Through our program develop the tools you will need to move forward in your chosen field – observing, training and collaborating with dedicated professionals at the largest children’s theatre in America. Gain invaluable experience, build your resume, make connections and have the option of earning college credits.

TIME COMMITMENT: CTC offers short-term and long-term internships ranging from just a few weeks to an entire season broken out between the Fall/Winter/Spring and Summer.  Please see individual internship postings for specific date requirements. It is recommended that persons interested in these positions apply anywhere from one to six months prior to their availability, depending on the specific internship for which they are applying.

COMPENSATION: CTC interns are compensated with complimentary tickets, professional development and networking opportunities such as staff meetings, meet-and-greets, artist hours and more.

INTERNSHIPS OFFERED: Production Management, Stage Management, Music, Sound, Assistant Sound Board Operator, Assistant Lighting Design, Electrics, Costume Production, Costume Design, Scenery, Paint, Directing, Assistant Director/Dramaturg, Dramaturgy/Literary, Assistant Choreographer, Properties, Marketing & Communications, Development, Play Licensing: Plays for Young Audiences, and Education (Theatre Arts Training and Neighborhood Bridges).

QUALIFICATIONS: CTC offers internship for high school, college and graduate school students as well as early career professionals.  Additionally internships range in experience levels from very beginning to advanced skill level.  Please see specific internship descriptions for specifications.

CTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We advocate for diversity throughout the organization and strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

QUESTIONS?  Contact Education Associate, Karli Jenkins at kjenkins@childrenstheatre.org