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3170 Puerto Rican Hispanic TF 831 New York State Assembly Puerto Rican Hispanic Task Force 2005-2006 Corporate, Government and Non-Profit Sector Internship Directory & Scholarship Guide “Unless we see a dramatic increase in the educational attainment — particularly college completion — we’re going to see a “Nations march toward greatness at the same dramatic negative impact on the pace as their educational systems evolve.” economy, especially in states with ~Simon Bolivar large Hispanic populations.” ~White House Speaker Sheldon Silver Peter M. Rivera, Chair New York State Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Hon. Sheldon Silver, Speaker Hon. Peter M. Rivera, Chairman Hon. Vito J. Lopez, Co-Chairman Executive Board Members Task Force Staff Hon. Carmen Arroyo Guillermo A. Martinez, Legislative Director Hon. José Rivera Anton Konev, Legislative Assistant Hon. Rubén Díaz, Jr. Michael Mueller, Intern Hon. Adriano Espaillat Hon. Félix Ortiz Internship Handbook Staff Hon. Adam Clayton Powell, IV Hon. Luis M. Díaz Researched and prepared by Anton A. Konev Hon. José Peralta Edited by Guillermo A. Martinez Hon. Philip R. Ramos Edited by Michael Mueller Hon. Naomi Rivera Task Force Members Hon. Jeffrion L. Aubry Hon. Aileen Gunther Hon. James Gary Pretlow Hon. Michael R. Benedetto Hon. Carl Heastie Hon. Steven Sanders Hon. Michael Benjamin Hon. Sam Hoyt Hon. William Scarborough Hon. William F. Boyland Hon. Rhoda S. Jacobs Hon. Anthony S. Seminerio Hon. James F. Brennan Hon. Ivan C. Lafayette Hon. Michele Titus Hon. Adele Cohen Hon. John W. Lavelle Hon. Mark S. Weprin Hon. Vivian E. Cook Hon. Joseph R. Lentol Hon. Keith L. Wright Hon. Jeffrey Dinowitz Hon. Margaret Markey Hon. Kenneth P. Zebrowski Hon. Herman D. Farrell, Jr. Hon. Nettie Mayersohn Hon. Sandra R. Galef Hon. Brian M. McLaughlin Hon. Michael Gianaris Hon. Joan L. Millman Hon. Diane Gordon Hon. Catherine T. Nolan Hon. Richard N. Gottfried Hon. Daniel J. O’Donnell Hon. Roger Green Hon. Amy Paulin Hon. Aurelia Greene Hon. Audrey I. Pheffer New York State Assembly Puerto Rican Hispanic Task Force Internships and Scholarships Directory Table of Contents Letter from the Chair.................................................................................................................................. 1 How to Use this Guide................................................................................................................................ 2 Internship Opportunities Abroad.............................................................................................................. 3 Internships: Advocacy & Policy.................................................................................................................. 4 Internships: Law......................................................................................................................................... 7 Internships: Media..................................................................................................................................... 8 Internships: New York City Government..................................................................................................12 Internships: New York State Government................................................................................................ 14 Internships: Non-profits........................................................................................................................... 16 Internships: Arts........................................................................................................................................ 17 Internships: Corporate.............................................................................................................................. 18 Internships: Science................................................................................................................................... 19 Internships: The United Nations/World................................................................................................... 21 Internships: Washington DC.................................................................................................................... 22 Internships: Others................................................................................................................................... 26 Graduate Fellowships................................................................................................................................ 27 Scholarships............................................................................................................................................... 30 Important Internet Links.......................................................................................................................... 43 NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC TASK FORCE HON. SHELDON SILVER HON. PETER M. RIVERA ASSEMBLY SPEAKER CHAIRMAN HON. VITO J. LOPEZ Dear Friends, Co-Chairman MEMBERS: A few statistics speak volumes to the growing influence of Hispanics in our society: approximately Hon. Carmen E. Arroyo 40 million Hispanics currently represent 13.5% of the nation’s population and half of them Hon. Jeffrion L. Aubry are under 25 years old. Hispanics already the largest minority group among children, are expected Hon. Michael R. Benedetto to become the largest minority group overall by next year. This means that a very large number Hon. Michael Benjamin of Hispanics are our future students, workers, taxpayers, and business and political leaders. New Hon. William F. Boyland, Jr. data on further growth among the U.S. Hispanic community underscore that the nation’s Hon. James F. Brennan Hon Adele Cohen priorities and overall well-being will soon have to reflect the issues that matter to Hispanics and Hon. Vivian E. Cook how well the community fares. Hon. Luis M. Diaz Hon. Ruben Diaz, Jr. The well-being of Hispanic children and families can help us create a strong, prosperous, and Hon. Jeffrey Dinowitz fair nation, in which everyone benefits. This prosperity begins with access to a quality education Hon. Adriano Espaillat that needs to be complimented with practical and useful workplace experience. Fellowships and Hon. Herman D. Farrell, Jr. internships are great opportunities that can help build leadership and workforce skills absent Hon. Sandra Galef Hon. Michael Gianaris from a formal college education. Hon. Diane Gordon In New York and elsewhere, Hispanics are dramatically underrepresented in policy making Hon. Richard N. Gottfried Hon. Roger L. Green positions in government and the corporate sectors. Although the proportion is growing rapidly, Hon. Aurelia Greene only 22% of Hispanics have the opportunity to attend colleges and universities and represent Hon. Aileen Gunther 10% of total enrollment. These are problems that negatively impact the economic stability of Hon. Carl Heastie our communities. As the majority population ages out of the labor force, Hispanics should have Hon. Sam Hoyt an opportunity to move into these positions, as long as we continue to prepare ourselves for Hon. Rhoda S. Jacobs Hon. Ivan C. Lafayette such opportunities. Hispanic elected officials recognize these trends and are preparing to Hon. John W. Lavelle aggressively address this critically important issue. Hon. Joseph R. Lentol Hon. Margaret Markey The pages that follow are filled with important content that represents sources of funding for Hon. Nettie Mayersohn college and post-graduate education. In addition, important resources for internships and Hon. Brian M. McLaughlin fellowships are provided for those interested in a career in public service, whether it be work in Hon. Joan Millman the government or the non-profit sectors. The Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force is Hon. Catherine T. Nolan Hon. Daniel J. O’Donnell proud to be able to provide this important resource. Hon. Félix Ortiz It is our hope that this guide will help our youth to better connect with the people, communities and Hon. Amy Paulin Hon. Jose R. Peralta educational opportunities that will provide them with increased chances for a successful life. This is Hon. Audrey I. Pheffer a fundamental requirement in a civil society. Opportunity and achievement, unhindered, leads to a Hon. Adam Clayton Powell, IV more informed citizenry that strengthens communities and enriches our entire nation. Hon. James Gary Pretlow Hon. Philip R. Ramos This guide is a tool for empowering lives and communities. On behalf of the Task Force, I hope you Hon. Jose Rivera find this resource a useful tool that will become part of your family’s library of reference materials. Hon. Naomi Rivera Hon. Steven Sanders Sincerely, Hon. William Scarborough Hon. Anthony Seminerio Hon. Michele Titus Hon. Darryl C. Towns Peter M. Rivera Hon. Mark S. Weprin Hon. Keith Wright Chairman, New York State Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Hon. Kenneth P. Zebrowski March 2005 827-A Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York, (518) 455-3608, FAX (518) 455-3693 1 How To Use This Guide Please use this 2005-2006 Corporate, Government, and Non-Profit Sector Internship Directory and Scholarship Guide to guide you through your search for volunteer and paid internship/ fellowship opportunities and scholarships that can assist your undergraduate, graduate, or law school education. The internship directory is broken down by several topics and workforce-sectors. Fellowships and scholarships are separate. Please make sure to pay attention to the last page (page 43) which contains important internet links
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