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The following internships participate in the Everett Public Service Internship Program. The Everett Program encourages students to participate in the challenges and rewards of public interest work while providing the public interest community with the dedication, energy and idealism that interns bring to their work. Since 1989, more than two thousand students from communities across the country have discovered the immense satisfaction of contributing to society through public service. Everett interns are exposed to a broad range of issues during their tenure at public service organizations. During ten weeks, Everett interns will work diligently with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain first-hand experience on the front lines of public service. The Everett Program ... encourages students' future involvement in public service by acquainting them with the challenges and rewards of public interest work.... Henry and Edith Everett established their Everett Public Service Internship Program in 1989. Since then, two thousand students from communities across the country have discovered the immense satisfaction of contributing to society, while acquiring significant knowledge, experience, and career development opportunities. A sense of community and camaraderie is fostered among the Interns in our Program. Each internship lasts ten weeks and provides $230 weekly for expenses. Everett Interns work on substantive projects, develop professional skills, and gain knowledge about the enormous societal impact of public service. Internships start no earlier than May 23rd and no later than June 13th.
- Advocates for Children
AFC works for equal educational opportunities, quality education services, meaningful school reform, and failure reduction among public school students. We accept undergraduates, law students, and public policy/administration graduate students. AFC Interns will be responsible for updating digests of administrative decisions, researching and preparing legal memoranda on education issues, and assisting with individual cases. Excellent writing, research, and communication skills are required. Proficiency in a second language is useful. Please apply by April 4. Contact: Kathleen Klock, Advocates for Children, 151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001; tel. (212)947-9779; fax (212)947-9790; Kklock@advocatesforchildren.org. - Center for Inspired Teaching
Center for Inspired Teaching is renewing education by changing what happens in school. We train teachers to inspire young people to become knowledgeable, self-disciplened, and compassinate citizens. Students of Inspired Teachers learn to think and solve complex problems in school and in real life, and actively strive to make positive change in their communities and in society. Interns are an integral part of the organization and engage in work leading to the success of our programs and mission: program development and implementation, media/public relations, research/evaluation, and day-to-day organizational management activities. Applicants must be self-motivated and have exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, a strong capacity for independent work, and a fervid belief in the power of education to create social change. Please apply by March 12. Contact: Jenna Fournel, Center for Inspired Teaching, 1421 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; tel. (202)822-8081; fax (202)822-0088; jenna@inspiredteaching.org. - Facing History and Ourselves
Facing History is a national organization that provides educators with services and resources for teaching students (grades 7-12) about prejudice, racism, and anti-Semitism, promoting the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Students learn to make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives. Approaching our 30th year, Facing History reaches over one million students each year. Interns work on one or two core projects involving content and also assist in other office-related responsibilities. Applicants with strong writing skills along with MS Office experience are preferred. Foreign language skills a plus. Please apply by April 1. Contact: Jon Cramer, Human Resources Manager, Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Road, Brookline, MA 02445; tel.(617)232-1595; fax (617)232-0281; jon_cramer@facing.org. - New Visions for Public Schools
New Visions is the largest education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in New York City’s public schools. New Visions works with schools, parents, community groups, and civic leaders to identify critical issues in the school system and implement effective programs citywide. Interns may be engaged in a variety of projects and research to help advance New Visions’ three program areas: creating effective schools, supporting strong leadership, and energizing teaching and learning. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills, along with a desire to work on public school reform. Please apply by April 4. Contact: Joan Walrond, New Visions for Public Schools, 320 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10014; tel. (212)645-5110; fax (212)645-7409. - Teach for America
Teach For America is building the movement to address the achievement gap that exists between children growing up in low-income and high-income areas by rallying our nation's most promising future leaders to commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Since 1990, Teach For America has grown into a $38 million organization with over 300 staff members and 3,000 corps members teaching in 22 urban and rural regions across the country. Our 9,000 alumni are starting schools and nonprofit organizations, advising lawmakers on policy and social issues, providing healthcare and public health education in low-income communities, and marshalling the resources of major corporations and law firms to effect social change. Recognized for its measurable results and strong operating principles, Teach For America has served as a model for other non-profits and has been the subject of documentaries that have aired on PBS and CNN. Please apply by email by March 13, 2005. Contact:Michelle Turchin, Teach For America, 315 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10018; everettintern@teachforamerica.org. - WAVE
Work, Achievement, Values, and Education (WAVE), Inc. is a national organization that provides teachers and youth development professionals with strategies to motivate high-risk youth to complete school, become work-ready, and lead productive lives. WAVE provides training, experiential curriculum, on-site coaching, and technical assistance to schools and communities as they develop effective youth development programs. We welcome Interns interested in marketing, writing, and research. We seek applicants with excellent writing skills, an ability to work independently and as a team member, and a willingness to learn while working on a variety of projects with senior staff. Please apply by March 12. Contact: Jennifer Nette, WAVE Inc., 525 School Street, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20024; tel. (202)484-0103 x3049; fax (202)488-7595; jnette@waveinc.com.
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