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HACU National Internship Program
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-0893 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Welcome!
We will begin shortly
HACU National Internship Program
Celebrating 20 Years of Opening the Doors of Opportunity
Pictured above – Spring 2013 Interns at the Newseum in Washington, DC
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Presentation Overview
Program Background
Benefits
Stipend
Housing
Travel
Eligibility Requirements
Application Components
Notification Process
Q&A
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Background
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
has 400+ member institutions. HACU champions the success of
Hispanics in higher education through:
• Legislative Advocacy
• Research and Development
• Student Programs
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) is the
largest and longest running HACU student program!
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Background
HNIP partners with more than 25 federal agencies and
corporations in order to offer 400+ paid internships per year
Federal Agencies:
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Library of Congress
National Credit Union Administration
National Science Foundation
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Background
Corporate Agencies:
Deloitte
Sodexo
MasterCard
PBS
Ford Motor Company Fund
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
HNIP partners with more than 25 federal agencies and
corporations in order to offer 400+ paid internships per year
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Upcoming Internship Sessions
Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Session
Dates
5/31/13 – 8/10/13
6/17/13 – 8/24/13* 8/22/13 – 12/9/13
1/09/14 – 4/26/14
(tentative)
Application
Deadline March 1, 2013 June 14, 2013 November 2013
Notes 10 weeks 15 weeks 15 weeks
*Quarter Session dates are for students who attend an institution on a
quarter calendar
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Internship Locations
Majority of internships are in Washington, DC
“Field” city placements have included: Albuquerque, NM
Amherst, MA
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Orlando, FL
Raleigh, NC
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Seattle, WA
St Louis, MO
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Benefits of Participation
Paid internship (weekly stipend)
• Sophomores & Juniors: $470
• Seniors: $500
• Graduate students: $570
Orientation in Washington, DC
Paid airfare to and from internship site
Optional housing arrangements
Professional Development opportunities
• Intern Meetings
• HACU Alumni Association
Academic credit may be awarded
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants MUST:
Have degree-seeking status at a U.S. accredited institution Includes students of all majors at associate, baccalaureate, graduate, &
professional degree programs
Does not include certificate programs
Recent graduates: Spring 2013 graduates are eligible for the Summer 2013 internship session; no other recent graduates are eligible
Complete freshman year before the internship begins
Have a 3.0 GPA
Be authorized to work in the United States Must be able to complete federal I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form
All individuals, regardless of race, sex, age, language, sexual orientation,
veterans status, or ability, may apply. HACU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us: (202) 467-0839 | hnip@hacu.net | www.hacu.net/hnip
Applying to HNIP
Go to www.HACU.net/HNIP
Fill out an online application, which includes
a personal essay, enrollment certification, and official transcripts
Save and Submit
Your enrollment certification must state your enrollment in a degree
program, your expected graduation date, and your class standing
Notification Process
HACU staff screen applicants for eligibility; staff may also match applicants to internship postings using agency criterions (i.e. major,
GPA, class standing, location).
Agency supervisors review applications for suitability; may call applicant for a phone
interview or to begin a security clearance.
HACU staff call applicants to make the official internship offer. Applicants have 48
hours to accept or decline. HACU staff make travel & housing arrangements as needed.
Q & A Session
Thank you for your attendance!
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