Youth Corner

Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
APAPA California Capitol Summer Internship Program

Background
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Community Education Fund is awarding 15 internships for Asian Pacific American college and college bound students. The purpose of the internship is to help students better understand California state and local government and to develop future leaders in the API community. Each intern must spend a minimum of 15 hours a week during the summer of 2007, working for a state legislator or constitutional officer in Sacramento, California.

APAPA's goals and objectives includes the following:

• Support local, state and national leaders who support APAPA's Mission. Eliminate discrimination against Asian Pacific Islander Americans. Educate Asian Pacific Islander Americans and the general public.
• Educate, train and provide internships for APIA youth to become future leaders.

Upon completion of the internship, all interns who desire to serve the public and develop their leadership skills are encouraged to become an APAPA member. As a member, you can work closely with elected legislators and officials and participate in the planning of APAPA'a annual signature events. You will have opportunities to further develop your teamwork and leadership skills.

Internship Terms and Conditions:
APAPA-CEF will arrange for a minimum six-week long internship in Sacramento for each selected intern with a government official and/or agency through our placement process.

Students must pay for their own travel, housing, and living expenses during their summer internships.

The applicants grant APAPA-CEF and their sponsors the right to use their information and their likeness for the purpose of promoting and publicizing this Internship Program.

Deadline:
March 2, 2007

Website:
http://www.apapa.org