CHLI Global Leaders Programs - Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute

CHLI-Madrid Program: Gateway to Madrid

June 14 - July 23, 2010

Madrid, Spain

Application deadline: Monday, May 3, 2010

The CHLI-Madrid Program: Gateway to Madrid allows outstanding bilingual undergraduate and graduate students to expand their professional horizons, by participating in a six week internship program at a corporation in Madrid, Spain. Students will attend a one week immersion course that will focus on the culture, economy, and politics of Spain, as well as visit corporations, institutions, and cultural/artistic establishments in Madrid.

Compensation includes: Roundtrip airfare to Madrid, Spain, housing, stipend for living expenses, and health insurance.

To apply for the CHLI-Madrid Program: Gateway to Madrid, click here. The deadline is Monday, May 3, 2010.

For more information on the CHLI-Madrid Program: Gateway to Madrid, contact Yisel Cabrera, Director of Programs and Operations at ycabrera@chli.org or (202) 347-8280 Ext. 303.

CHLI-Tuck Business Bridge Program
June 14 - July 9, 2010 or July 19 - August 13,2010
Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
Application deadline: Monday, May 10, 2010

The CHLI-Tuck Business Bridge Program allows outstanding Hispanic undergraduate students toapply fora four-week career focused fast track to mastery of business essentials at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. The Tuck Business Bridge Program is designed fornon-business majors and is open to sophmores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates of arts and sciences colleges.

Students who are selected for the program will participate in a rigorous integrated curriculum that includes:

business essentials such as corporate finance, financial accounting, managerial economics, marketing, management communication, spreadsheet modeling, decision making, problem solving, and presentation skills

teamwork and leadership training emphasizing an intensive company-valuation project that culminates in prestnations to industry executives and faculty

career guidance including coaching in interview techniques, networking skills, and resume preparation, all leading to various networking opportunities and a daylong CareerBridge event

Compensation includes: Roundtrip airfare, room & board, and books

To apply for the CHLI-Tuck Business Bridge Program, click here. The deadline is Monday, May 10, 2010.

For more informationcontact Yisel Cabrera, Director of Programs and Operations at ycabrera@chli.org or (202) 347-8280 Ext. 303.

CHLI Global Leaders Congressional Internship Program

Spring & Fall Semester
Washington, DC
Fall 2010 application deadline: Friday, June 25, 2010

The CHLI Global Leaders Congressional Internship Program enables a number of outstanding young Americans with a strong interest in the U.S. Hispanic community to expand their professional horizons and enhance their understanding of government and business by conducting policy and business oriented research and related professional activities in Washington, D.C. for an academic semester.

The program provides qualified undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to spend 15 weeks in the fall or spring semester working closely with Congress in Washington, D.C. Students will also take classes on applied politics at George Washington University for which they can receive up to six academic credit hours. CHLI Global Leaders Interns will also perform project-focused assignments that provide hands-on experience and enhance their education.

Compensation includes: Round-trip airfare to Washington, D.C., housing, local transportation, stipend for living expenses, and enrollment in the Semester in Washington Program at George Washington University (up to six academic credit hours).

Interns and fellows will work at their designated workplace for four and a half days a week, Monday through Friday. Friday mornings will be reserved for planned CHLI events, research, and mentoring/career counseling. Undergraduate students will be required to submit a 10-15 page public policy paper which will be included in a special CHLI publication at the conclusion of the program. Graduate students will be required to submit a 25-30 page public policy paper and will present their findings at a CHLI forum to be determined. Graduate students will also have the opportunity to be published in a special CHLI publication.

To apply for the FALL 2010 CHLI Global Leaders Congressional Internship Program, click here. The deadline is Friday, June 25, 2010.

For more information on the CHLI Global Leaders Congressional Internship Program, contact Yisel Cabrera, Director of Programs and Operations at (202) 347-8280 Ext. 303.

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