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2009 Pew Hispanic Center The Pew Hispanic Center <http://pewresearch.org> is offering a paid internship opportunity during the summer of 2009 in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate or graduate level students with an interest in studying Latinos in the United States. The summer intern will be expected to produce an original research project of his or her own, as well as assist Center researchers on a variety of projects. The internship begins in June and will last 8-10 weeks. Responsibilities • Perform an original research project resulting in a short report. Qualifications • Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year in college and taken at least one course in statistical methods. Compensation This internship pays an hourly rate of $12, and applicants must be willing to commit to a full time work week. Applications should be submitted by April 3, 2009. A complete application includes: • A cover letter highlighting your skills and stating why you are a good fit (discuss what project you would like to complete) for the Center. Due to the volume of applications received, applicants will be notified only if they are selected for interviews. Decisions will be made no later than Friday, April 17, 2009. Applicants may fax complete applications to 202-419-4339 or send by email to <careers@pewresearch.org>.
=================== 2009 Harvard Business School The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of HBS instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty. This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership. The application for the 2009 Summer Venture in Management Program is available online. In order to attend, a completed application is due May 11, 2009 at 5:00pm EST (Boston time). The program will take place from June 20-26, 2009. Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, criteria considered among others, are whether the applicant is: • the first family member to attend college; For more information about this program, please visit the SVMP website at <http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/index.html>.
=================== 2009 Latinas Learning to Lead The Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Program (LLL) will take place June 19-27, 2009 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. LLL promotes and fosters the development of young college-age Latina leaders through leadership training and technical and practical experience, during a one-week comprehensive curriculum program in Washington, D.C. Each year, NHLI selects 22 women from across the country to participate in the program that includes sessions on resume writing and interviewing skills, effective communication and presentation skills, public policy issues affecting the Latino community, and other professional and leadership development topics including a Gallup StrengthsFinder session at Gallup University, financial literacy, and a technology component. Eligibility • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and not graduating before December 2009. Applications are due no later than Friday, March 27, 2009 via email to Nhli@nhli.org Visit the NHLI website at www.nhli.org for an application. Cost With the help of our generous sponsors and foundation support, the National Hispana Leadership Institute covers round trip airline travel, room and board, training costs and all classroom materials necessary for the program for all participants. Students will be responsible for covering their own medical and travel insurance and any incidental expenses. Questions? Contact NHLI at (703) 527-6007 or nhli@nhli.org National Hispana Leadership Institute |