Developing emerging young leaders
Bridging self and community
Taking learning beyond the classroom
Approaching its 16th year, LEAP's eight-week Leadership In Action (LIA)
Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for personal
leadership development with hands-on training and exploration of the
Asian and Pacific Islander (API) nonprofit sector. Interns will be
placed at a nonprofit organization four days a week and will receive
leadership training with LEAP once a week.
The 2013 program will be held in Los Angeles from June 17 - August 9,
2013. (Applicants must be able to commit to the entire program) The
intern will be paid $2,500 for the eight-week internship.
Applicants will be evaluated based on demonstration of leadership,
community service, interpersonal skills, written and verbal
communication skills, maturity and professional demeanor, and grade
point average.
- Applicants must have completed two years of college by June 18, 2013.
- Applicants must be either currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate.
- Interested applicants must submit all application materials by Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Applications and information can be found at www.leap.org/empower_lia.html<http://www.leap.org/empower_lia.html>
ABOUT LEAP:
LEAP is a national organization founded in 1982 with a mission to
achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans
through leadership, empowerment, and policy. With original programs in
leadership training, public policy research, and community education,
LEAP raises the impact and visibility of Asian Pacific Americans in all
sectors.
