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The Office of Political Affairs
The White House Office of Political Affairs is a juxtaposition of politics and policy. As such, this office will assist the President as he meets the great challenges of by working closely with community leaders and networks to advance his agenda and fulfill promises of change.
In an effort to promote the agenda, the OPA staff is charged with fostering and maintaining relationships with the local political figures and community leaders, tracking political developments and dynamics at the local level; and communicating the President's initiatives to these communities.
Interns in this office will work closely with the Regional Political Directors as they organize and mobilize American citizens to unite around the President's goals.
The Office of Management and Administration
White House Management and Administration offers important operational and administrative support for the President of the United States and the White House Office. It also provides administrative oversight to all components of the Executive Office of the President. Interns in this department will have the unique opportunity to perform a function or supporting role that touches a wide range of offices and staff in the Executive Branch. Possible office assignments include: White House Operations, White House Personnel, Visitors Office, Photo Office, Office of Administration, and the Management and Administration Front Office. An internship in White House Management and Administration presents unique insights and learning opportunity for future public service executives.
The Office of White House Counsel
This office advises the President, the Office of the President, and the White House staff on all legal issues pertaining to the President and the White House. It is often said that the Office sits at the intersection of law, policy and politics. The Office advises on investigations, litigation, legislative and administrative proposals, policy initiatives, and judicial nominations, as well as providing legal advice on the myriad of questions that arise in the day to day work of the Executive Office of the President. The Counsel's Office includes the Counsel to the President, four deputy counsels, fourteen associate counsels, four deputy associate counsels, and eight administrative support staff.
The Domestic Policy Council
The Domestic Policy Council supervises the development, coordination and execution of domestic policy in the White House. The DPC also offers advice to the President and represents his priorities to Congress. Melody Barnes is the President's Domestic Policy Adviser and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council.
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
The Office of Presidential Personnel oversees the selection process for Presidential appointments. PPO staff members work to recruit qualified candidates to serve the President in departments and agencies across the government. Interns in PPO will work with staff to respond to candidates, communicate with departments and agencies on personnel matters and insure that the personnel priorities of the Administration are being addressed.
Office of the Vice President
Each of the departments housed within the Office of the Vice President supports the Vice President's work as an advisor to the President, diplomat and the President of the Senate. The Office of the Vice President maintains solid relationships with the members of the United States Congress to promote the Administration's legislative priorities on Capitol Hill. The Office of the Vice President also develops policy options on a wide range of issues ranging from foreign policy and national security to economic recovery and housing. Additionally, the Office of the Vice President handles all of the Vice President's correspondences, speechwriting, events, scheduling and travel.
Office of the Vice President Departments:
* Office of Dr. Biden in the Office of the Vice President
* The Office of the Counsel to the Vice President
* National Security Affairs in the Office of the Vice President
* The Vice President's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
* Communications Office in the Office of the Vice President
* Advance Office for the Vice President
* Department of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President
* The Office of Scheduling for the Vice President
* Economic Policy Department in the Office of the Vice President
* Domestic Policy Department20in the Office of the Vice President
* Office of Administration in the Office of the Vice President
* Office of the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice President
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Paid Internships for Students with USFWS -
No Experience Required:
SCA and the US Fish and Wildlife Service are offering over 45 paid internships for college students and recent graduates from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Although these internships are designed to provide ethnically and culturally diverse students the opportunity to learn about conservation science, management, and careers through "real world" research, management, and communication projects as an adjunct to academic learning in the lab and classroom, these opportunities are open to all interested candidates. Please pass on to your students.
As an Intern:
* You will serve for 12 weeks at a US Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge
* You will participate in a 1 week training (in addition to 12 weeks of service) at SCA's National Headquarters in Charlestown, NH
* You will Receive $400.00 /week
SCA Internships are EXPENSE PAID:
* Your housing will be provided during the duration of you internship
* You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses to and from your internship
* Your travel expenses related to the 1 week training will be covered by SCA and the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Eligibility:
* Must be a current college student or a20graduate that is enrolled in a graduate school for Fall 2009
* Have an interest in conservation, not necessarily a background in hard science
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.thesca.org, or email a résumé, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Admissions@thesca.org
Very Best,
SCA Admissions Department
SCA National Headquarters
689 River Road/ PO Box 550
Charlestown, NH 03603
603.543.1700 x 499
www.thesca.org
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
The Master of Art in Management program is designed specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10 month intense study of the basic functional
areas of business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MA/MBA joint degree
program and get the MBA in one year. The new Dean, Steve Reinemund, has created a new scholarship for diverse students pursuing the MA degree called the Corporate Fellowship.
The Corporate Fellowship provides full tuition and a $21,000 stipend to cover living expenses. Additionally, each Corporate Fellow will participate in a practicum. The
practicum has two components, educational and professional development. Each student will be assigned a mentor that is a high level executive with their sponsor corporation..
The mentor will oversee an educational project covering 4 of the functional areas of business using their own corporation as the subject. The student will visit the corporation 3 - 4 times during the program to present his/her results of their research project.
Additionally, the "professional development" component of the fellowship provides career coaching and leadership development for the students. The goal for the corporation is to be able to groom and hopefully, hire a top candidate from a diverse background for their organization. Of course, there is no obligation that the students accept any offer of employment. Still, the student benefits, even if they are not ultimately hired by their sponsor corporation in that they have the MA degree and the type of experience that will make them more marketable.
Beth Van Dyke
Wagner School of Public Service
Health Policy & Management, 2010
New York University
beth.vandyke@gmail.com // env203@nyu.edu
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The Blackstone Group
has initiated an internship program
The Blackstone Group has initiated an internship program with the Hilton Family of Hotels for select minority college students attending any four-year accredited college or university, or two-year tribal college or university.
This program is designed to help ensure access of educational opportunities to students of color who have demonstrated an interest in business and/or finance, and who meet the following criteria:
Internship eligibility:
* Students must be of an historically underrepresented ethnicity:
o African American / Black
o Hispanic / Latino
o Asian or Pacific Islander
o Native American / American Indian
* Students must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States; and
* Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
All applicants will be asked to provide:
* A completed application;
* An official college transcript;
* A current resume;
* A current photo; and
* A sealed letter of recommendation
Internship Dates:
Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 31, 2009
Weeks 1 - 7 will be spent at one of the following Hilton Family Hotels:
* Hilton New York / Manhattan
* Capital Hilton / Washington DC
* Embassy Suites Convention Center / Washington DC
* Atlanta Hilton & Towers / Atlanta, GA
* Embassy Suites LAX South / Los Angeles
Week 8 will be spent at the Blackstone Group offices in New York City, NY.
Interns will be notified of their selections and hotel placement by Friday, April 20, 2009. Interns will be asked to report to their assigned internship location for initial executive leadership meeting and Human Resources detail on or before Friday, June 5, 2009.
Compensation:
This 8-week internship is a paid opportunity. Each intern will receive a total stipend of up to $4,000. Interns will be required to complete a W-9 for tax purposes.
Travel
Travel may be required. Students are encouraged to possess a valid passport. All work related air and hotel-accommodation expenses will be covered
Meals:
For interns assigned to work locations that require hotel accommodations for the duration of internship, a meal stipend of up to $100 per week will be provided to supplement cost of meals.
Students wishing to apply may do so via the internet, www.hilton-diversity.com Blackstone internship, beginning February 16, 2009.
Official Transcripts should be sent to the following:
Hilton Hotels Corporation
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attn: Diversity ProgramS c/o Rodney T. Marshall
Reference persons can also send Recommendation Letters to the above address, or they can be submitted via the internet. Instructions will be sent to each reference person via
the email address the applicant provides for him/her in the application. All reference persons will be validated by telephone.
Send Questions via email to:
Rodney T. Marshall
Rodney.marshall@hilton.com
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New Scholarship Opportunities
Go On Girl Book Club Scholarships
The Go On Girl! Book Club is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization that supports authors of the Black African Diaspora. They are inviting you to write your way to college money.
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J.P. Morgan Launching Leaders Scholarship
The Launching Leaders gives talented Black, Hispanic and Native American students across the US the chance to fulfill their ambitions and carve out an outstanding career with one of the world's leading innovators in banking and business.
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Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the ongoing positive development of African American youth and the development of future leaders. In addition, the Foundation provides personal, professional and financial support to children in the areas of leadership skills training and development.
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Mercer's Diversity Scholarship Program
The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize achievement in scholastics, leadership potential and initiative among minority students. Mercer seeks to make students aware of the potential for a rewarding career in the human resource consulting industry and to encourage the pursuit of such a career.
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Ford HBCU Classic Scholarship Program
Continuing its long-standing tradition of promoting education and the entrepreneurial spirit, Ford announced today the extension of the its HBCU Business Classic. The annual business plan competition is open to students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities and offers $100,000 in scholarship prizes.
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New Internships and Jobs
MetLife Financial Fellowship Internship Program
For the fourth year, MetLife is offering college students an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through a paid internship. The program will provide a unique experience for students who have a strong desire to learn more about the financial services industry and ultimately transition into a successful career.
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Internships At NPR
NPR offers internships at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at their NPR West office in Culver City, California. The internship program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to learn about broadcasting and the supporting areas of NPR.
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Smithsonian Internships For Minorities
Smithsonian fellowships and internships are awarded on the basis of these policies. Applicants are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly qualifications, experiences, the quality of the research project or study proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs.
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5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave
emergencies.
Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
FIRST
Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to Establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys In the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot From your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!'
THIRD
Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#.Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.
FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone: *#06#.A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.
If your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
And Finally.....
FIFTH
Free Directory Service for Cells
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800)FREE411, or (800) 373-3411without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.
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