2019 API YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Alliance of Chinese Americans of San Diego (ACA) announces the inauguration of API Youth Internship program and invites college students of ethnic Asian Pacific Islanders to apply.
The objectives of the internship program are to train and cultivate future civic leaders, as well as to build strong relationship between local government and API community. In addition, the program aims to inspire API youth for active civic engagement.
ACA is the San Diego partner of CLUSA and has arranged internship positions with local government offices listed below. ACA will work with the finalists to place them in selective offices, based on their interest, skill and qualifications.
Congressman Scott Peters
California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria
San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher
San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate
San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan
Some of the interns will be compensated by the offices while all interns are eligible to receive a scholarship from CLUSA upon successful completion of internship.
The schedule of each internship is flexible throughout the year and last for weeks to months.
The objectives of the internship program are to train and cultivate future civic leaders, as well as to build strong relationship between local government and API community. In addition, the program aims to inspire API youth for active civic engagement.
ACA is the San Diego partner of CLUSA and has arranged internship positions with local government offices listed below. ACA will work with the finalists to place them in selective offices, based on their interest, skill and qualifications.
Congressman Scott Peters
California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria
San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher
San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate
San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan
Some of the interns will be compensated by the offices while all interns are eligible to receive a scholarship from CLUSA upon successful completion of internship.
The schedule of each internship is flexible throughout the year and last for weeks to months.
ELIGIBILITY
- Residents or students attending schools in San Diego County.
- Must be a U.S Citizen and a descendant of Asian Pacific Island origin.
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Must be currently or to be enrolled in 2019 as a full-time college student.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A strong interest in civic engagement and community service.
- A strong interest in learning public policy and the legislative process.
- Excellent communication as well as analytical and research skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with both colleagues and community.
- Professional work ethics and independent time management skills.
- Mature judgment and commitment to following all governing rules and ethics laws.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the following required material to [email protected] with subject line: “2019 API Youth Internship”:
Please submit the following required material to [email protected] with subject line: “2019 API Youth Internship”:
- Completed Personal Information Form (download link below)
- One-page personal statement detailing your interest and qualifications
- Resume
- Latest unofficial copy of school transcript
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QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] with subject line: 2019 API Youth Internship (your name)
About CLUSA: The Civic Leadership USA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Its main objectives are to empower and organize the Asian American communities, to create a national network of civic-minded organizations and leaders and work in unity. For more information, please click here.
About ACA: Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego (ACA) is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to serving the Chinese community of San Diego. ACA assists Chinese newcomers in achieving the American Dream, by working to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and harmonious society.
About ACA: Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego (ACA) is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to serving the Chinese community of San Diego. ACA assists Chinese newcomers in achieving the American Dream, by working to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and harmonious society.