Undergraduate and Graduate Political Internships
The Michigan Indo-American Democratic Caucus (MIADC) was set up to increase political awareness among the Michigan Indo-American Community. The organization seeks to:
1. promote the interests of Michigan Indo-Americans at Local, State, and Federal levels;
2. support active participation of Michigan Indo-Americans in the political process,
3. draw young Indo-Americans into mainstream politics
Consistent with these objectives, MIADC’s Political Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students is intended to encourage Indo-American youth to participate in the political process.
How YOU can participate
This is an ideal program for you if you are interested in a career in public service. You will learn more about how the political and legislative process works. The experience will also be a great addition to your resume.
This program is open to all Indo-American graduate and undergraduate students who are residents of the state of Michigan. You should be prepared to travel to the offices where you are placed for your internship.
The program will start in May/June 2008. The starting and ending dates are flexible. Interns will have to put in a minimum of 20 hours per week for 4 weeks OR 40 hours per week for two weeks through the program period in the office in which they are placed and on MIADC special projects.
Your Responsibilities
The internship will give you an opportunity to:
• Learn firsthand how government works and lawmakers resolve constituent issues
• Identify issues of concern to the Asian/ Pacific American community and the community at large
• Be involved in a political campaign and learn how a political campaign is run
• Work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals
• Work with the Michigan Democratic Party and MIADC during events
The lawmaker’s office or campaign office that you are placed in will ultimately decide what your responsibilities are.
The internship carries a stipend of $750.
Application Process
Because of the nature of the internship, only U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents can apply to this program. Please complete the application (a Word document) if you are interested in the program and mail it to the following address:
MIADC, P.O. Box 476, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
OR
via e-mail to sheetu_70@hotmail.com
A MIADC panel will review all the applications. Applicants may be called for an interview with the MIADC internship committee as part of the selection process.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.
The APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. IT WAS May 20, 2008. Thank you to all who applied.
For more information about the program please contact Sheetal Patel at the e-mail address listed above.
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Contact us: Michigan Indo-American Democratic
Caucus, P.0. Box 476, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
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