Internship Program

NORTH TEXAS APAPA INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

North Texas APAPA is working to build a pipeline of youth invested in civic engagement. We see civic interests and engagement as the medium to building advocacy and empowerment in the Asian communities. Our program provides young adults the opportunity to actively participate in civic and public affairs processes such as voting in both local and national elections, volunteering for voter’s registration events, for campaigns, working in elections and with elected officials.

CIVIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Our Civic Leadership Program is designed to prepare high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to become future civic leaders. NTC program provides students with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, gain public policy experience and become civically engaged participants in our community. Upon program completion, applications will develop:

● Professional and leadership qualities

● Networking & team building skills with fellow interns

● Political awareness and civic engagement

● Further understanding of Texas government

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants will be selected based on, but not limited to, his/her demonstrated leadership knowledge and skills, participation in community service, exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

PROGRAM LENGTH AND STIPEND

Recipients will attend both orientation and training prior to placement. This is a four (4) weeks (minimum 100 hours) internship/externship program. Interns/Externs will receive a stipend in the amount of $750 for successful completion of our program. Students are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

● Must be a U.S. Citizen, or permanent resident, and a Texas resident.

● A current student: high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student.

● Empathetic, outgoing, socially mature, and emotionally stable.

● Strong time management, leadership, small-group facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills.

● Must commit to work four (4) weeks minimum, in an assigned office.

● Must commit to at least 20 volunteer hours for NTC activities (attend workshops authorized by NTC (orientation, leadership training, meetings, public speaking, dinner socials, project assignments and guest speakers, voter’s registration and election project, and participate fully in the summer internship program).

● Must prioritize NTC paid internship/externship, and limit other work or activities and commitments to a minimum while participating in the program.

1. NORTH TEXAS APAPA INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

Please submit this completed application, along with the requested documents, Personal Statement, and an Official Transcript by April 1st to: apapa.ntc@gmail.com.

Personal Information (Tell us about yourself)

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Name (Last, First, Middle)

___ Male ___ Female ___ Other _______/ _______ / __________ _________________________

Gender (optional) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Birth

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Driver’s license (State, #) Ethnicity T Shirt Size

Citizenship Status: Residency Status:

U.S. Citizen ___ Yes ___ No Texas Resident ___ Yes ___ No

If not, permanent resident ___ Yes ___ No If not, State of residency _______________________

Your Phone Number: ________________________ Emergency Phone Number:_______________________

Relationship to you: ________________________ Emergency Contact Name:_______________________

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Your Current Address (Street Address, State & Zip)

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School Address, if different, (Street Address, State & Zip

Tell us about your educational background

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School Name Location: City, State

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Degree sought: Major Minor, if any

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Current class year (i.e. junior, senior) Expected graduation date Overall GPA

NORTH TEXAS APAPA INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

Personal Statement

Please write a statement addressing the following. The statement must not be longer than 2 pages in length.

● Your Asian Pacific Islander background

● Community and public service involvement

● Academic and Career goals

● Future plan in public service and/or politics and government involvement

In lieu of the 2-page Personal Statement, you may complete this Summer Internship Program Application Form online at https://form.jotform.com/90467383122153 .

Applicant/Student Certification:

● I understand that I hold APAPA, APAPA-NTC, their boards and members, and employees harmless from any and all liability or claims which may arise out of, or occur, in connection with my participation in this program.

● I understand that this application, plus all accompanying documents, become the property of APAPA and will be shown to potential supervisors of my internship.

● I certify that the information I submitted on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that I will be liable for all costs that APAPA may incur as the result of any misrepresentation, omission, or willful inaccuracy that I include on this application.

● During my internship, I understand that I am responsible for any and all travel, housing, living and medical expenses that may be incurred. I am responsible either personally or through my insurance coverage.

● I also understand that APAPA and APAPA-NTC are not responsible for the theft of, or damage to my personal property.

● If selected, I promise to complete all program requirements in the office I am assigned to and submit a final journal reflecting my internship experience.

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Name of applicant (please print) Signature Date

NORTH TEXAS APAPA INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST ✔ Please make a copy of the complete application for your records. Please

include the following items : __ Signed Application form __ Your resume __ Original, official transcript __ Your personal statement __ Full color portrait (head shot) 2 inches’ square. The photos will not be provided

to the Internship Selection Committee or used as a basis for selecting the interns. Your photo will be used strictly for the program book and publicity purposes. __ One short paragraph biography. You can share about your major, career goals,

hobbies, etc. __ Email all materials, including transcript to : apapa-ntc@gmail.com .

Application Deadline: Application and materials must be submitted by April 1 ^st . Any incomplete application will not be considered.

APAPA NTC strives to effectively promote the internship/externship program. Please let us know how you heard about our program by checking one of the following.

__ College/University __ APAPA website __ Press Release __ Newspaper (Name of newspaper: _________________)

__ Relative/Friend __ Community Organization (Name of organization: _______________)

__ Other: ________________________

Thank you for your interest in the North Texas APAPA Internship/Externship Program. If you have any questions, please contact Francine Ly, apapa-ntc@gmail.com.

Please note that our form is available, for completion, electronically, at: https://www.jotform.com/form/90467383122153.