Hi All,

Hope it is ok to post these kinda things to this list. You would think so,
but let me know if it isn't appropriate.

Thanks,
Randy

"I give you this one rule of conduct. Do what you will, but speak out
always. Be shunned, be hated, be ridiculed, be scared, be in doubt, but
don't be gagged. The time of trial is always. Now is the appointed
time. "

John J. Chapman
Commencement Address to the Graduating Class of Hobart College, 1900
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From: Enjie Wu <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 3:41 PM
Subject: [Nabs] AAPD Internship Opportunities


> MICROSOF T - AAPD FEDERAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
> Expanding Tomorrow's IT Workforce 2003 SUMMER
> FEDERAL IT INTERNSHIPS for COLLEGE
> STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
> 2003 FEDERAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
> The American Association of People with
> Disabilities (AAPD) and Microsoft Corporation
> are proud to announce a unique summer
> internship program designed specifically for
> college and university students with disabilities.
> The Microsoft-AAPD Federal Internship
> Program is made possible through a generous
> grant from Microsoft, and will be administered
> by AAPD. In its 2003 inaugural year, this paid
> internship program will provide ten disabled
> students who are interested in pursuing careers
> in information technology (IT) with the
> exclusive opportunity to participate in an
> 11 week internship at a federal agency in Washington, D.C. The goal of the
> program is to provide college students with disabilities who have a
> demonstrated
> interest in IT careers the opportunity to participate and benefit from
> highly
> sought after federal internships. THE MICROSOF T - AAPD FEDERAL INTERNSHIP
> PROGRAM I S DESIGNED TO:
> . Enable students to gain real world work experience
> and further enhance employment opportunities.
> . Increase student skills and interest in IT careers.
> . Increase placement in IT jobs for interns who complete
> the program.
> . Demonstrate to prospective employers that students
> with disabilities are solid prospects as IT workforce
> members.
> . Introduce students to national disability leaders
> through a series of seminars and special events such
> as the anniversary observance of passage of the
> Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
> HERE' S HOW I T WORKS :
> College students with disabilities must complete an official application.
> Applications can be obtained by calling AAPD at (800) 840-8844 (voice/TTY)
> or visit our web site at www.aapd-dc.org. Applications may be submitted
> either
> electronically or via U.S. Postal Service and must be received by 5 PM
> Eastern
> Time on Monday, March 17, 2003.
> . AAPD will review all of the applications and a group of finalists will
be
> selected for phone interviews.
> . Students ultimately selected for the IT internships will begin their
> 11-week
> internships with an orientation in late May.
> . This will be a paid internship position with a competitive salary.
Housing
> and transportation to relocate to and from Washington, D.C. will also be
> covered.
> . Academic credit may be arranged (students must initiate this).
> In order to obtain more
> information on the
> Microsoft - AAPD Federal
> Internship Program,
> please contact AAPD at
> (800) 840-8844 (voice/TTY)
> or via e-mail at
> [log in to unmask]
> The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a national
> membership organization dedicated to promoting the economic and political
> empowerment of all people with disabilities; educating businesses and the
> general public about disability issues; and providing membership benefits,
> like
> financial services and product discounts. AAPD was founded in 1995 by a
> group
> of cross-disability leaders to help unite the diverse community of people
> with
> disabilities, including their family, friends, and supporters, and to be a
> national
> voice for change in implementing the goals of the Americans with
> Disabilities Act -
> equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and
> economic
> self-sufficiency.
> For more information visit the AAPD web site www.aapd-dc.org.
> Microsoft seeks to empower people and communities in realizing their full
> potential. During the past five years, Microsoft has donated millions in
> cash and
> software to disability organizations and initiatives. Microsoft is proud
of
> the
> progress these organizations have made in the areas of technology and
> workforce
> training, job placement, career development, research, and outreach to
> empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential by
> achieving
> success through employment.
> Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
> software,
> services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.
The
> company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower
> people through great software anytime, any place, and on any device.
> For more information visit the Microsoft web site:
www.microsoft.com/giving.
> MICROSOFT - AAPD
> 2003 FEDERAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
> Note: This internship program is specifically designed for college
students
> with disabilities. Do you self-identify as a person with a disability? Yes
> No
> Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No
> If no, are you a permanent resident? Yes No PLEASE ENCLOSE A COPY OF YOUR
> RESUME.
> Be sure your resume includes the following information: . your name and
> email address
> . your campus address and phone number
> . your permanent address and phone number
> . your major and GPA
> . your expected graduation date
> . list any previous work experiences (including other internships);
indicate
> the dates you were employed; and briefly describe the nature of your job
> . list any prizes and/or honors you have received
> . list any community service, teaching, or other civic activities
> . list any job skills that would help you perform the functions of the
> internship
> ESSAY QUESTIONS
> PLEASE ATTACH TWO ESSAYS OF NO MORE THAN 500 WORDS EACH THAT
> ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Why do you want to be considered for
this
> internship, and what do you
> hope to gain from the experience?
> 2. Describe the toughest technical problem you've worked on. (Include the
> following in your response: how you addressed the problem; your role in
> reaching the outcome if it was team-based; and the final outcome.)
> APPLICATION
> APPLICATION
> Please provide us with contact information for two references who are
> familiar
> with your qualifications and personal character. In addition, please have
> one
> reference submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf via e-mail or
> U.S.
> Postal Service.
> REFERENCE 1
> Name
> Affiliation
> Street Address
> City
> Phone Number
> REFERENCE 2
> Name
> Affiliation
> Street Address
> City
> Phone Number
> COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION LETTERS SENT VIA
> E-MAIL SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: [log in to unmask] COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
> AND LETTERS SENT VIA U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> MUST BE ADDRESSED TO:
> Microsoft - AAPD 2003 Summer Federal Internship Program
> 1629 K Street NW, Suite 503
> Washington, D.C. 20006
> All materials submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service must be
> received
> by 5 PM Eastern Time on Monday, March 17, 2003.
> Zip
> State
> Zip
> State
>
>
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