Are you the type of person who...

• Wants to put an end to stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination?
• Enjoys learning about people of different backgrounds?
  
• Is interested in promoting positive inter-group relations in your school or community?

The goals of the student internship program are to develop youth leadership and promote positive inter-group relations.

These are paid internships which require an appropriate level of commitment of time to this effort. College and graduate level internships are offered on a semester basis or during the summer. High school level internships are offered on an after-school basis or can be coordinated with school-based internship programs.

Students who are interested in working with our organization should submit a letter indicating why they wish to intern at ICP and what goals and skills they would like to pursue through this internship. If you wish, you may submit a portfolio reflecting your work and accomplishments along with your letter of application.

Special consideration will be given to students who propose a specific project or idea that will address diversity issues in their own school or community. Possible internship ideas might include starting a diversity club or “teens against prejudice” group, conducting oral history interviews of a community to increase awareness of people of diverse backgrounds and their local contributions, or initiating an inter-faith dialogue program.

All student applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, or community leader, and for high school students, must also be accompanied by a signed consent letter from a guidance counselor.

Applications are now being accepted for internships in 2002 and 2003. Questions and requests for applications should be directed to Fredrika McKain, ICP President. Positions will be available according to ICP's ability to accommodate the interns. This program is supported by the Arnold J. Frankel Memorial Fund.