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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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April 19, 2003 - Issue 85 |
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The
Center for Disease Control Needs You!! |
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by Mike Snesrud - Senior Tribal Liaison for Policy and Evaluation |
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Summer
Student Employment Program Who
is Eligible: Students seeking employment for the summer. Description:
Offers temporary job opportunities and enrichment experience primarily
during the summer to students interested in working in a public health
environment. Positions available normally include clerical, technical,
professional and trades Pay:
Students are paid the appropriate grade level designated for the position. Duration:
Normally 3 months during the summer. Program is normally advertised mid-December
to early February each year. Contact:
CDC/ATSDR Job Information Center, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K05, Atlanta,
GA 30333, (770) 488-1725 for on-line application instructions or an application
package. Deadline: February
Worksite
(Unpaid) Experience Program for Students Who
is Eligible: Students currently enrolled in high schools, technical schools,
2- year institutions, colleges, and universities. Description:
Permits students in a non-pay status to work sites to conduct studies
or research related to CDC's and ATSDR's mission, and to receive orientation
and training along with exposure to learning related to their educational
objectives with the knowledge of the educational institution involved. Pay:
None. Duration:
Full-time/part-time and/or intermittent, based on student's need and knowledge
of educational institution. Opportunities
are available year round. Contact:
CDC/ATSDR Job Information Center, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K05, Atlanta,
GA 30341, (770) 488-1725 to request an information sheet. Deadline: Year round.
American
Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Internship Program Who is Eligible: American Indian/Alaska Native college students who meet the following: a GPA of 2.5 minimum (A=4.0)
Interns
should not undertake this commitment if their personal or financial obligations
prevent them from being in another location other than their residence
for ten consecutive weeks or creates an undue hardship. Description:
The AISES Internship Program is a summer program that provides qualified
American Indian/Alaska Native college students with internship opportunities
to explore potential federal service careers in various agencies. The
internship is a student learning work experience to gain knowledge and
understanding of federal agencies and their operations. An internship
should not be viewed as summer employment with expectations of earnings.
In order to be granted an internship, interns must:
Pay:
Weekly stipend of $200.00 per week sufficient for meals, transportation,
and incidentals; airfare to and from work site; dormitory lodging; MARTA
cards for transportation to and from work. Please note that lodging is
for the intern only. Family and friends cannot be accommodated, as each
intern will be assigned another intern as a roommate. Duration: Ten weeks during the summer. Contact:
Donnica Dunlap, AISES Higher Education Coordinator at (505) 765-1052,
ext. 27, donnica@aises.org Deadline:
March
James
Ferguson Fellowship/National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) Who
is Eligible: Students attending Association of Minority Health Professions
Schools (AMHPS) member schools, and medical and veterinary students from
American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic Serving Institutions are eligible.
AMHPS members include Charles R. Drew, University of Medicine and Science;
Florida A & M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences;
Howard University, College of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College
of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Meharry Medical College, School
of Medicine, School of Dentistry; Morehouse School of Medicine; Texas
Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Science; Tuskegee
University, School of Veterinary Medicine; Xavier University of Louisiana,
College of Pharmacy. Description:
Provides opportunities for minority students to learn about the activities
of the NCID in order to influence these students to consider careers in
the disciplines needed by the NCID. Students are recruited and selected
on the basis of recommendations provided by their professors and institutional
representatives at each school. The selection criteria includes grade
point average, letters of recommendation, submission of completed application
and interests in infectious disease prevention research. At the end of
the training program, students are required to give a formal presentation
of their work, complete with slides and other aids, and to submit a written
report. Pay:
Stipend of $4,000. Duration:
Full-time for 8 weeks during the summer. Contact:
The Minority Health Professions Foundation at (404) 634-1993. Deadline: Late February
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