21st Century Leaders Internship
The 21st Century Leaders Internship of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute is a ten (10) week program that promotes grassroots community organizing and leadership development in key impact areas. The 21st Century Leaders Summer Internship Program will provide students with an opportunity to observe the dynamics of social change by working with community leaders and elected officials in their respective areas to register voters and attend public policy seminars presented by local, county, state and federal officials. The student dedicates ten weeks to reaching his/her goal of registering 1000 new or restored, primarily Latino, voters.
Students have the opportunity to participate in one of two summer internship sessions. The first internship session (Cycle 1) requires a training workshop in Chicago, Illinois, May 16-18, 2008, and will officially begin May 19, 2008 and conclude July 28, 2008. Applications for Cycle 1 are due by May 3, 2008. The second internship session (Cycle 2) requires a training workshop in Chicago, Illinois, June 6-7, 2008, and will officially begin June 9, 2008 and conclude August 28, 2008. Applications for Cycle 2 are due May 25, 2008. Applicants must be high school graduates or college students enrolled for fall of 2008 at an accredited 2 or 4-year College or University, be in good academic standing, and demonstrate involvement in either campus or community organizations.
Interns will receive a $2,500 stipend for the ten (10) week program. Interns will be paid $500 every two weeks.
A more detailed description has been attached, along with the official application data form. The complete application must be sent to the attention of Eira Corral by fax to 312-427-5183 or emailed to ecorral@ushli.org.