The program is open to Asian American students who will
be high school seniors or college students in Fall 2008, and must
be a resident of Contra Costa, Alameda, or San Francisco Counties
in California. Students must reside in the Bay Area for the duration
of the program (April through August).
Requirements
Orientation and Training - Saturday,
April 19 and 26, 2008
All interns must participate in 2 days of orientation and training.
These sessions are designed to prepare interns for the workplace.
In addition, interns will be given their presentation assignment (see
below) and have the opportunity to begin brainstorming in a team environment.
100 working hours in the office placement
- June through August 2008
Working hours are typically flexible, and are scheduled with the intern's
placement office. Hours should generally be distributed throughout
the course of the summer, rathern than 2 concentrated weeks, to get
the most out of the program. These hours must be completed by the
end of the summer (date to be determined).
20 community service hours - April
through August 2008
Working hours are typically flexible, and are scheduled with the intern's
placement office. Hours should generally be distributed throughout
the course of the summer, rathern than 2 concentrated weeks, to get
the most out of the program. These hours must be completed by the
end of the summer (date to be determined).
Presentation - Saturday, June 14,
2008
Each intern will also collaborate with fellow interns to make a presentation
at our gala, held annually to support our programs, including the
Internship Program. CAPA Community Education Fund The presentation
will be based on the gala's theme, to be determined by the Board of
DIrectors. Venues can be made available for interns to meet and coordinate
their presentation.
Intern Graduation - September 2008
Upon completion of the program, interns will receive their stipends
in an informal graduation ceremony.
Optional
In addition, interns can opt to take advantage of additional
events to enhance their summer internship:
API Intern Legislative Day in Sacramento
- July 2008
Our interns join other API interns in the Bay Area including Vision
New America (VNA), Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs),
Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL), and California Asian American
Student Internship Coalition (CASIC), for a unique trip to the California
State Capitol.
Summer Picnic - July/August 2008
The summer picnic is an opportunity for current interns and former
interns to get together for a day in the sun. Current interns may
also help plan this event to fulfill for the community service hours.
