LEAP Leadership In Action 2014 Intern Application
WHAT IS IT?
Leadership in Action (LIA) is a summer internship program designed to develop emerging leaders by providing college students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience working in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community-based nonprofit organizations in Southern California.

Leadership in Action interns are placed in selected community-based organizations in Southern California, where they are expected to work 4 full days per week under an assigned staff supervisor.  Work assignments differ according to each organization's programs and needs.

Each week, one day will be devoted to leadership development training or issue discussions and group project work.  Nationally recognized trainers will deliver workshops in critical skill areas.  Issue discussions are on local or timely topics of interest and are facilitated by local community leaders/activists and LEAP trainers.  

WHAT WILL I DO?
• Participate in leadership development training that develops me into a self-assured, knowledgeable leader
• Work at a Southern California nonprofit organization that serves the API community
• Collaborate with other interns to create a community impact project
• Make an impact in my community

HOW IS THE PROGRAM STRUCTURED?
• Intern four days a week in a Southern California area community-based organization
• Convene one day a week at LEAP to build and strengthen leadership skills
Topics include:  
o Making powerful and persuasive presentations
o Leading and participating in meetings
o Understanding the issues affecting the API community  
o Learning how to work effectively in a team

PROGRAM LENGTH AND STIPEND
The eight-week program runs from June 16 through August 8, 2014.  Interns will receive compensation in the amount of $2,500 for successful completion of the program and are responsible for their own housing, transportation, and insurance.


WHO SHOULD APPLY?
College students or recent graduates with...
• Prior experience in API communities
• A passion for learning and growing leadership skills  
• An interest in gaining work experience in an API community-based nonprofit organization

HOW TO APPLY
1.  Complete the Leadership in Action application
2.  Submit the following documents
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Official transcript
• One Page Personal Statement.

ELIGIBILITY  
Applicants must have completed two years of college by June 16, 2014 and currently be enrolled in college or a recent graduate.  All applicants must be able to complete the full eight-week program and attend the following mandatory events:
• LIA Retreat week June 16 -20, 2014.
• LIA Leadership Training June 28, July 3, July 10, July 18,
July 25, August 1
• LEAP Leadership Awards Gala July 24, 2014
• LIA Graduation August 8, 2014
 
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria
*Demonstrated leadership
*Community service
  *Interpersonal skills
*Written and verbal communication skills
*Maturity and professional demeanor
*Grade point average

DEADLINE
All application materials must be received by Monday, March 10, 2014.

In 2014, the following organizations will have applied for an intern. Applying interns should be prepared to share their top three choices.

Anti-Defamation League
Asian Business Association
Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
Asian Pacific Islander Equality- LA
Asian and Pacific Islander Obesity Prevention Alliance
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment
Empowering Pacific Islander Communities
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
FilAm Arts
Go For Broke National Education Center
Japanese American National Museum
Keiro Senior HealthCare
Kizuna
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
Little Tokyo Service Center
Project NEO
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans
Thai Community Development Center
Tongan Community Service Center
Visual Communication

ABOUT LEAP
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) is a national, non-profit, community-based organization with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders through leadership, empowerment and policy.  
www.leap.org 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Nancy Yap, Director of Development
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)
327 E. 2nd Street, Suite 226
Los Angeles, CA  90012
Tel 213.485.1422 x. 4119  Fax 213.485.0050
Web: http://leap.org/empower_lia.html
Email: nyap@leap.org
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Full Name *
By typing my name below, I verify that I will have completed two years of college by June 16, 2014. *
Current Address *
Please include street address, city, state and zip code.
Permanent Address *
Please include street address, city, state, and zip code.  If it is the same as above, enter "Same".
Mobile Phone Number *
Home Phone Number *
School Email Address *
Personal Email Address *
What is the best way to contact you? *
Please select at least one phone number and one email address.  Final notification of your application will be sent to you via email.
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Gender *
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Ethnicity *
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Generation *
Immigrant = 1st Generation.  For demographic purposes only.
Education
High School Attended *
Include Name, Location, and Years Attended
Undergraduate School Attended *
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Graduate School Attended *
Include Name, Location, and Years Attended.  If not applicable, type N/A.
Undergraduate Field / Major *
Year in College *
How did you hear about the LIA program? *
Letters of Recommendation
To complete your application, you are required to submit,two letters of recommendation written by people who can comment on your leadership skills as well as the extent of your community service (e.g. professor, employer, student advisor, etc.).  Friends or family members should not write recommendations.  If feasible, at least one letter should be written by a representative of a community-based organization who is familiar with your community work.  

Please submit your recommendations in one of the following ways:
1.  Mail a signed hard copy to the LEAP office in a sealed envelope. Address as follows:

Nancy Yap
LEAP
327 E. 2nd St.  Ste 226
Los Angeles, CA 90012
LIA Recommendation

2.  The individuals writing the recommendation can email a pdf of the letter to Nancy Yap (nyap@leap.org) from a work email address.

Recommendations must be RECEIVED by Monday, March, 10, 2014.

People submitting recommendations may be contacted to verify authenticity.
Recommendation #1:  Full name of person submitting recommendation. *
Recommendation #1:  Title and workplace of recommender. *
Recommendation #1:  Telephone Number *
Please provide best contact phone number for recommender and indicate if it is a mobile or work number.
Recommendation #1: Email Address *
Please provide best email address for recommender.
Recommendation #1:  How will this recommendation be sent? *
Recommendation #2:  Full name of person submitting recommendation. *
Recommendation #2:  Title and workplace of recommender. *
Recommendation #2:  Telephone Number *
Please provide best contact phone number for recommender and indicate if it is a mobile or work number.
Recommendation #2: Email Address *
Please provide best email address for recommender.
Recommendation #2:  How will this recommendation be sent? *
Supporting Documents
Please send the following documents to complete your application.

1.  A current OFFICIAL transcript

2.  Resume that includes relevant work experience, community and extracurricular activities, honors, awards, scholarships, special interests, skills

3. Personal Statement

In a one-page, single spaced, typed statement please include responses to the following questions:
o What types of leadership experience do you have?
o What experiences contribute to your interest in being involved with the API community?
o How has your experience contributed to your role in the Asian and Pacific Islander community?
o What do you hope to gain from the Leadership in Action experience?


Send to:

Nancy Yap
LEAP
327 E. 2nd St.  Ste 226  
Los Angeles CA, 90012
nyap@leap.org
By entering my name below, I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I give permission to LEAP, Leadership In Action, and the sponsoring organizations to share this information for the purposes of recruitment and public relations. *
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Monday, March 10, 2014
Application, letters and supporting documents must be received by this date for consideration.



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