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2020 API YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Responding to COVID-19 pandemic, the internship organizer has established a separate program which funds COVID-19 related projects.  Those who are interested in the COVID-19 projects can learn more from here. 

The 2020 API Youth Internship Program is now accepting applications.  College or graduate students of ethnic Asian Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply.

This year's program is jointly organized by ACA and APAPA San Diego (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association).

Initiated and sponsored in part by Civic Leadership USA, the internship program aims to train and cultivate future civic leaders, as well as to build strong relationship between local government and API community.  In addition, the program is intended to inspire API youth for active civic engagement.    

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ACA and APAPA are the San Diego partners of CLUSA and have arranged internship positions with the local government offices listed below.  Candidates will be placed in selective offices, based on their interest, skill and qualifications.  
   Congressman Scott Peters​
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   California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria
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  California State Assemblymember Brian Maienschein
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   San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher
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   San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar
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   San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan
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   San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate
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   San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey
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​Some interns may be compensated by the offices while all interns are eligible to receive a scholarship upon successful completion of internship.


​The schedule of each internship is flexible throughout the year and last for approximately eight to twelve weeks.

The inaugural 2019 internship program was a huge success.  To read about the graduation ceremony at which a leadership forum was held with interns, please click here.
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​ELIGIBILITY
  1. Students attending schools or residents of San Diego County.
  2. Must be a U.S Citizen and a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
  3. For internship with government, must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
  4. Must be currently or to be enrolled in 2020 as a full-time college or graduate student.  High school students are eligible only for 'COVID-19 Project'.
​QUALIFICATIONS
  1. A strong interest in civic engagement and community service. 
  2. A strong interest in learning public policy and the legislative process.
  3. Excellent communication as well as analytical and research skills.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills in working with both colleagues and community.
  5. Professional work ethics and independent time management skills.
  6. Mature judgment and commitment to following all governing rules and ethics laws.
APPLICATION PROCESS
     Important - once started, the online application cannot be saved if unfinished.  Use of computer is preferred as technical issues may occur with mobile devices.
  • Please first preview the content here and make sure you have all the required material ready.  
  • When you are ready, please click here to start application.
  • The deadline for application has been extended to May 31, 2020.
  • ​​All candidates will be online interviewed in April or May before placement.

​QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the application process, please email info@acasandiego.org with subject line: '2020 API Youth Internship' or 'COVID-19 Project'

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    • 2018 Mayor Award Recipient
    • CAPAC Members on Rubio and Wray’s Remarks
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    • 2020 API Youth Internship
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    • 2019 API Youth Internship
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    • 2018 API Student Mayoral Award
    • Dialogue with Prof. Frank Wu
    • 2017 API Student Mayoral Award
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