WASHINGTON D.C.-The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) has issued applications for its 2007 undergraduate Summer Internship Program. The application form is available at www.apaics.org. The deadline is January 31, 2007.
Each year, APAICS selects up to 10
undergraduate students for a first-hand learning experience in American
politics. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, and
non-profit organizations in Washington
, D.C. Placements last summer
included offices in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and the
National Education Association. Through a series of seminars, interns learn
about national Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) advocacy organizations
and network with peers from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). The CHCI, CBCF, and
APAICS are known as the Tri-Caucus. There were almost 90 summer interns working
representing the Tri-Caucus.
The APAICS Summer Internship Program
encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Islander
Americans, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and
develops their leadership skills.
Some comments from APAICS’ 2006 Summer
Interns: Heather De Guia, “As an intern, I had the privilege of participating
in meetings regarding an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to
authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian American
and Pacific Islanders (H.R. 2616)." It was d_j_ vu when she
remembered that only a few years ago she was getting signatures when the bill
was then known as H.R. 333. De Guia interned for Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA).
She is from Illinois
.
James Dee’s summer stint in the Office of
Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-Guam) had both a serious and humorous
side. He wrote her “Extension of Remarks” to commemorate the 60 th Anniversary
of the ascension of the throne of the King Adulyadej of Thailand , a
House Resolution. Even though he is a Californian, Dee has the unique
distinction of sharing the same name as a local folk hero in Guam
. The Congresswoman and staff were proud to introduce Dee
to the constituents who came to visit her office.
Hawaiian Kelsey Yamasaki, who was placed
in the National Education Association, was assigned to write about how Michigan and Washington
are incorporating Asian Pacific Islander (API) culture into curriculum
standards and lesson plans primarily due to population and economic relations
with Asian nations. He also worked on the second case study which deals with
teacher preparation and Native Hawaiian students.
APAICS’ President and CEO William H. (Mo)
Marumoto said that the 2007 Summer Interns will receive a stipend of $2500 for
the period from June 4 to July 27, 2007. The interns are selected from across the country and from
private as well as public institutions. Each group of interns reflects the
ethnic diversity of the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Applicants
must demonstrate an interest in public service and Asian Pacific Islander
American affairs.
Undergraduates including those graduating
in the Spring of 2007 are also eligible. Applications can be downloaded from
the APAICS website at www.apaics.org ttp://www.apaics.org/. You may also call
(202) 296-9200 or email apaics@apaics.org ym/Compose?To=apaics@apaics.org for
more information.
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