Leadership Opportunities

Community College Students with Disabilities Task Force

We are seeking a current community college student with a disability to serve on a Community College Students with Disabilities Task Force. If you are interested, please send a copy of your resume to Jade Gingerich.

Jade Ann Gingerich
Director of Employment Policy
Maryland Department of Disabilities
217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1300
Baltimore MD 21202
410-767-3651 phone
410-333-6674 fax
email

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has begun accepting applications for participation in the 2007 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. Operated in partnership with Howard University, the Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., for placement in congressional offices to learn about health policy.

Scholars receive approximately $7,500 in support, which includes a stipend, a daily expense allowance, airfare, and lodging during their time in Washington.

Click here for program details or for an application.

The White House Internship Program

The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve our President and explore public service.

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Paid Summer Internship at SunTrust Bank

Excellent opportunity! Paid full-time summer internship available at SunTrust Bank in Baltimore for a college student with a disability.

Visit Emerging Leaders and be certain to let Jade know if you apply so she can give her contact at SunTrust a good reference for you!

Emerging Leaders Internships

The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability Council (www.nbdc.com) and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.

To be considered for an internship, you must be a current student, undergraduate or graduate, who has completed at least 60 credits, and is maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be found on the web site at www.emerging-leaders.com. Please note: the application deadline is December 31, 2006.