Paid Internship
I would like to inform you of an internship experience in Washington, D.C created just for students and graduates like you. Every fall, spring, and summer, The Washington Center’s American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative prepares emerging American Indian leaders from colleges and universities from across the country to assume leadership positions in the public sector. Students participate in internships tailored to their interests, take an academic course through The Washington Center, interact with successful government representatives, engage in professional/career development programming and activities, and develop their leadership skills. Please read the information below and attached for application information and to read about past interns’ experiences.

The Washington Center’s American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative
Spring 2007 Internship – Deadline, November 30th

The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars has fully-funded internships available for American Indian students & recent graduates to intern in DC while earning academic credit and participating in career-enhancing structured programming.

STUDENTS RECEIVE:
An all-paid-for internship through a federal agency-internship sponsor that provides a travel stipend to and from Washington, D.C., fully-furnished TWC housing, fully-covered TWC program fee, and a $250 weekly stipend
Internships with challenging job responsibilities in a major government agency;
Practical job training workshops with an emphasis on writing and enhancing overall communication skills, guidance and career counseling, and social activities and events

ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be enrolled in an accredited college, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and be a second semester sophomore or above. Students are also eligible to participate within 18 months of their graduation date.
Students must provide proof of enrollment in a state or federally recognized tribe.
Other Washington Center eligibility requirements apply. http://www.twc.edu/students/eligible.shtml

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Students who intend to apply should notify Machell Louis (below) as soon as possible. Students must submit the paper copy of the application (not the online version) which is available at: http://www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml. Students must check the box marked, “American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative” on page 2 of the application and include proof of enrollment in a state or federally recognized tribe. Applications postmarked after November 30th will be considered on a space-available basis. (There is no application fee for Spring 2007 for this initiative).

For further information about the American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative, please visit http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_federal.shtml#american, or contact Machell Louis, Program Coordinator at 202-513-7529 or via email at machellk@twc.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to D.C. Thank you!

Roshni D. Lal (Ms.)
Senior Program Coordinator, Institutional Relations
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
2301 M Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037-1427
Email: roshniL@twc.edu
Direct: (202) 336-7567
Main: (202) 336-7600
Fax: (202) 336-7609

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