Internship Opportunities
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)--Internship opportunities
The AAAS is offering a program called Entry Point 2004!, a program which provides outstanding opportunities for paid internships for undergraduates and graduate students who are pursing technical careers. Internships are available throughout the country at NASA, IBM, NIH, Texas Instruments and JPMorganChase.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Full time student
-GPA cumulative = B
-Must have a documented disability
-Currently attending an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Science, Life Science, Business, Accounting and Finance
If interested, please submit the following:
-Letter of introduction including the type of assignment that best uses or builds upon your skills and work experience
-Current resume
-Description of any required work accommodation or assistive technology
-2 letters of recommendation (one from faculty)
-Copy of official transcript (with last semester's grades)
-Statement of U.S. citizenship or right to work permit (Student visa)
You may start the application process at www.entrypoint.org
Applications must be completed ASAP. Please send as much of the application as possible by e-mail to:
OR you may send by U.S. mail or fax to:
Laureen Summers
AAAS Project on Science, Technology, and Disability
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Fax: (202) 371-9849
Phone: (202) 326-6649
"SPRING AND FALL 2004
Internship Opportunities for College Students with
Disabilities"
With sponsorship from the Office of
Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of
Labor, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
(TWC) has created a new internship program which seeks to recruit
qualified college students with disabilities to intern in the
executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the federal
government. A total of fifty (50) students will be selected to
participate in this program in 2004. The American Association of
People with Disabilities (AAPD) will offer technical guidance and
support to implement this one-of-a-kind initiative.
Applicants Must:
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university
- Be at least a second semester sophomore at the time of the
internship
- Have at least a 2.75 GPA
- Show proof that they will receive academic credit for the
internship
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Self-identify as a person with a disability as defined by the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Tuition scholarships are
available, and students will receive academic credit while gaining
valuable work experience in Washington, DC.
For additional information and applications, please visit www.twc.edu or www.aapd-dc.org. Or contact
Jennifer Clinton at The Washington Center by email at
jenniferc@twc.edu or call 202-336-7569 (voice).
The application deadline for the Spring 2004 semester is
Friday, NOVEMBER 15, 2003.
Emerging Leaders Summer Internship
The Emerging Leaders are dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate level college students with disabilities with
paid summer internships at prominent corporations. The 2004 program offers opportunities for internships at Booz Allen Hamilton and at other corporations including JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, and Liz Claiborne.
Applications for the 2004 Emerging Leaders program are being evaluated
on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. The final
deadline for consideration is February 15, 2004.
Questions? Please reply to emerging-leaders@bah.com and a program
administrator will contact you.
Attention Northerners: Internship Opportunity
The New York State Conservationist has announced our Summer Intern program on the USA Jobs website. Students interested in positions should visit www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9nrcs.htm or the USDA Website http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/intern.htm
-The Summer Intern Program is designed to provide real life work experience with a student's academic and career goals. This program gives students an outstanding opportunity to learn about what we do and provide students with motivation to seek a career with the Federal Service.
-Applications consist of a resume or OF-612, educational transcripts and a cover letter. It is appreciated if cover letters state where applicant is spending the summer, if they have transportation and their career goals.
-Ideally the work period will be from June 1 - August 23.
-Most employee positions will be full-time but part-time can be arranged if needed.
-Employees will generally be paid at the GS-3/Step 1 ($9.80 an hour) or GS-4/Step 1 ($11.01 an hour), depending on their education and experience.
-The Management Team has provided a listing of ideal locations and we will make every effort to fill these positions first; however, there are times when an individual's qualification and residence might make another location advantageous.
-Potential applicants need to apply promptly.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Looking for adventure?
If you're looking for a career working in the great outdoors where you can escape the confines of a cubicle while doing something that makes a
difference in the lives of troubled youth then Eckerd Youth Alternatives could be just for you. Enjoy living and working in the great outdoors while getting paid to hike, canoe, ski and swim.
Full-time LIVE-IN positions are available at our year-round wilderness camps in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Rhode Island
and Vermont. Activities include backpacking, low and high ropes courses, 21-day canoe trips and other adventures. A College Degree is required and
previous childcare experience is desired. The wilderness youth counselor position is a year-round salaried position.
For more information and to apply, please send your resume tojwilds@eckerd.org
If you have counseling or case management experience, please call 800-222-1473 ext 321 or send your resume to jwilds@eckerd.org
ADNET SYSTEMS, INC.
Educational Programs, Internships and Grants in the Washington, D.C. area are available to students with a GPA of 3.0.
Visit their website at www.adnet-sys.com for details and application materials.
Further information can be obtained by e-mailing: education.program@adnet-sys.com or calling (703) 787-9361.