U. S. Department of Labor ETA Internship Program

Provided by U.S. Department of Labor PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) actively recruits Interns throughout the year from colleges and universities. The ETA Intern Program is designed to offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain professional experience within the Federal Government while, in some situations, offering students the opportunity to obtain academic credit. The student Internship Program has the potential of developing into future permanent career positions within the Department of Labor.
THE STUDENT
Students may perform work that is directly related to their academic field or in an area of study in which they have an interest. (The student must have permission from their institution before participating in this program if working in a field directly related to his/her academic field of studies.)

World Health Project Essay Contest

 

Provided By:
World Health Project
Deadline:
November 30, 2009
Type of Award:
Essay Contest
Amount:
$500
Awards Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://www.worldhealthproject.org/
Description:
The World Health Project Essay Contest is available to students with an interest in world health. Applicants must submit a written essay along with any relevant photographs about a health or health care problem in their community, state, or country.
Applicable Majors:
Unspecified

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

 

Foreclosure.com
Deadline:
December 31, 2009
Type of Award:
Scholarship
Amount:
$5000
Awards Available:
5
Website:
http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html
Description:
The Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program encourages students to offer innovative ideas and solutions to 'solve the foreclosure crisis' in the form of an essay. Essay submissions must be between 1,000 and 2,500 words and all accepted freshman and enrolled under-graduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. First place prize is $5,000 and second through fifth place will be awarded $1,000 each. Checks will be made out to the college or university attended in the form of a non-renewable scholarship grant.


Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

Provided By:
Samuel Huntington Fund
Deadline:
February 15, 2010
Type of Award:
Other
Amount:
$10000

Cutting-Edge Careers Scholarship

Provided By:
Cappex.com; fastweb.com
Deadline:
November 30, 2009
Type of Award:
Contest
Amount:
$1000
Awards Available:

National Directory of Scholarships, internships, and Fellowships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

Attached is the 2009-2011 APIA Scholarship Directory withscholarships, internships and fellowships in fields ranging from literature, law, political science, psychology, medicine,neuroscience, etc.

 Please pass it on to friends, family, students, and  those who work with API youth.

 Thanks! 


Video: The Environment, Jobs and Change

Nobel Laureate Woodrow Clark, II talks to students about green jobs and the future of the U.S. economy in light of economic and environmental changes and issues.

April 2009


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB LISTINGS
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Please find below info about:
1.        A Green Jobs Fair & Conference, July 23 in Los Angeles
2.        A Job Opening for a Policy Analyst with the ONE Campaign (position is in Washington, DC)

LATTC GREEN SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

LATTC’s Division of Workforce and Economic Development will launch the Summer Green Jobs @ LATTC focusing on Utilities and Green Construction funded by the City of Los Angeles.

Students will be paid to work 120 hours in addition to taking 3 units of coursework at LATTC. Interested individuals must meet the following requirements for program eligibility: We who meet the following requirements:

  • 18 to 24 years of age (HS graduates under the age of 18 are eligible as well)
  • Live in the City of Los Angeles
  • Have legal right to work

As part of the program, students will enroll in a minimum of 3 units in Weatherization Training, Green Construction and or/Cooperative Education. The program starts July 6th and ends August 31st. Priority will be given to LATTC students in the First Year Experience and student impacted by the Summer Session II class cancellation.

Students must attend an orientation this Thursday, June 18th at 5pm in the LATTC Cafeteria (Building H). Space is limited. The students will be paid and earn valuable work experience.


William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

Provided By:  Aspen Institute Deadline: July 15, 2009Type of Award: FellowshipAmount: $4000 Awards Available: Unspecified

 

Website: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives Description: The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students is available to minority undergraduate and graduate students. You must have a background in the social sciences or humanities and have excellent writing and communication skills to be eligible for this award. Winners of this award will participate in an internship for 12 to 15 weeks during the summer at a Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute.