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January 7, 2021 Chris de Hoyos HACU National Internship Program welcomes spring session interns with virtual orientationThe Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities welcomed college students to HACU’s National Internship Program. More than 60 students participated in a virtual orientation on Jan. 7, 2021, for interns serving virtual internships in the spring session. All spring interns will work remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A welcome was given by HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, followed by staff remarks about the internship program. Former intern, Joseph Olan, spoke to interns about his experience interning at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and what he learned. “[The internship] shaped my work ethic and helped me develop 21st century readiness skills.” In addition, he said the experience “opened my eyes to various perspectives,” he advised interns to share their positive internship experiences with HACU. Olan is a principal at the Sacred Heart Catholic School in Uvalde, TX. The following agencies in the Washington, D.C., metro area and field offices throughout the country are among those providing these virtual internship opportunities to students:
Over 100 students will be participating in these internships for the next 15 weeks, as part of HACU’s National Internship Program. College students from the following institutions are among those participating in spring internship session. Click here for a full list of interns.
HACU is accepting applications for summer internships that run from June 3 - Aug. 13, 2021 (Regular Session). A later start date is available only for applicants who attend institutions that operate on a quarter calendar. Internship dates: June 17 - Aug. 27, 2021 (Quarter Session). The application deadline for the summer session is Feb 12, 2021. Information about eligibility and online application is available here.
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