Internship Opportunity-Deadline is 1/3/12

Happy New Year! Here is some information to pass on to college students: Attention Librarians and Teachers in the DFW: Do you know a college student who lives in Senatorial District 23*? Then pass on the word about the Dr. Emmet J. Conrad Leadership Program. Deadline to apply is tomorrow, 1/3/12. Visit the Dr. Emmet J. Conrad Leadership Program website for more details. Here is a list of the internship criteria:

• Current enrollment at a 4-year college/university as an undergraduate or graduate student or enrolled at a medical, dental or professional school
• Minimum Overall 2.25 GPA (no exception)
• *Permanent residence in Senatorial District 23 (central and southernmost parts of Dallas, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, and Mesquite) Other areas to be added after finalization of redistricting process.
• Complete and submit online application
• Provide two professional references
• Provide official college transcript including fall 2011 grades (to be sent once you return to school)
• Submit 250 word essay entitled "Why is An Internship Important?"
• Electronic version of your resume' in Word format
• Community service/volunteerism reference 

 If you know a college student who fits the criteria spread the word about this opportunity quickly as the deadline is fast approaching. In the new year, I will post information about internships, scholarships, and other opportunities that will benefit our students on the blog.