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APAICS offers both summer internships and year-round internships.

Summer Internships

Click here to view profiles of the 2007 Summer Interns!

The 2008 application is coming soon.

Every summer, APAICS' group of exceptional college students from across the nation experiences working in Congress, federal agencies or non-profits. This year, the Class of 2007 APAICS Summer Interns are no different. In addition, the interns attend briefings with members of Congress, networking events with other interns from other national Asian Pacific Islander American organizations, and also participate in joint activities with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Interns also attend brown bag sessions with members of the National Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), in order to learn more about the wide range of issues facing the APA and other minority communities. Hands-on experience, understanding of the inner workings of government, and independence are the results.

In the past, interns have been placed in differing offices suited to their interests and skills. Former placements have included the offices of Representative Al Green (D-TX), Representative David Wu (D-OR), Representative Mike Honda (D-CA), Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to name a few. Placements in federal agencies have included the Departments of Justice, Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as non-profits including APAICS and the National Education Association (NEA).

Please continue to check this page for next year's internship application. However, for reference, the application for Summer 2007 is still available. You may download it here.

2007 Summer Interns with Representative Michael Honda of California

2007 APAICS Summer Interns with Representative Michael Honda of California

2006 Summer Interns with Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii

2006 APAICS Summer Interns with Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii

Year-Round Internships

APAICS offers unpaid internships throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Interns may be asked to assist in:

Obtaining updates on legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities;
Research regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander community demographics, elected officials, federal/state/local elections and political issues;
Writing briefings regarding issues of interest to Asian American for distribution to the APAICS e-mail audience, posting on the APAICS web page, and/or publication in other media form;
Administration of APAICS programs; and
Performing general office work.

How to Apply for Year-Round Internships
Students may apply by sending a cover letter and resume via mail, fax, or e-mail to:

APAICS
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202/296-9200
Fax: 202/296-9236
E-mail:
apaics@apaics.org

In the cover letter, please indicate the reason you are interested in an internship with APAICS, the type of work you are interested in, the time frame and approximate number of hours you will commit to the internship, the level of computer skills you possess, and any languages you speak. In addition, submit a one-page double-spaced article on one of the following topics: Congress, the Presidential Candidacy, any Asian in political office, any issues facing APAs, or your involvement in the APA community. APAICS will also assist you in obtaining school credit for your work. We look forward to hearing from you!