Approaching its 17th year, the program takes learning beyond the classroom, and places the student interns in a range of API community based organizations in order to gain real-life experience working at nonprofits.
The intern will be paid $2,500 for the eight-week internship.
To date, the LIA program has graduated 129 interns, representing 51 colleges and universities from across the country. The interns have served in 41 community-based organizations in the Southern California area.
The 2014 program will be held in Los Angeles from June 16 - August 8, 2014.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
College students or recent graduates with...
• Prior experience in Asian and Pacific Islander communities
• A passion for learning and growing their leadership skills
• An interest in gaining work experience in an Asian and Pacific Islander community-based nonprofit organization
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have completed two years of college by June 16, 2014 and either currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate. All applicants must be able to complete the full eight-week program. Interns will receive $2,500 for successful completion of the eight-week program. Interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and insurance.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership
- Community service
- Interpersonal skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Maturity and professional demeanor
- Grade point average
Interns: Complete the Leadership in Action Internship application and submit all supporting documents including: Two letters of recommendation, current resume, official transcript, and personal statement. All intern application materials must be received by Monday, March 10, 2014.
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jzsBU7V3IAUjN0lYye6E7Eac3WbtLWpe_Dx9ECK0-ow/viewform
Website: http://www.leap.org/empower_lia.html
