The AGBU New York Summer Internship Program (NYSIP) has announced that applications for the 2012 program are now available online. The deadline for the 2012 program is Thursday, December 1, 2011. Now entering its 25th season, NYSIP continues to attract the best and brightest college students of Armenian descent for eight action-packed weeks in New York City.
The program brings together 30-35 distinguished students of Armenian descent from around the world. In 2011, 32 students from 11 countries participated in the program. Participants gather in the world's financial capital of New York with the common goals of gaining an edge in pursuit of their future careers, establishing a deeper connection to their cultural heritage, and developing ties to other like-minded college students. The two-month experience continues to be a truly unique adventure, allowing students to form lasting memories and lifelong friendships.
NYSIP participants are housed in a New York University residence hall and placed in full-time internships based on each individual's interests and career goals. Recent NYSIP alumni have been placed at top institutions such as Columbia University Medical Center, Rothschild, First Solar, and Prudential, Douglas, Elliman, as well as scores of other prestigious companies and institutions. During evenings and weekends, students are involved in various educational, cultural, social, and professional networking events. Events include a visit to Saint Vartan Armenian Cathedral for a private tour and dinner with the Primate, a community service project at the Armenian Home for the Aged, various social outings, and numerous talks by industry experts. Interns also benefit from an interactive Mentoring Program organized by the AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York, which works to develop one-on-one interactions between local Armenian mentors and summer interns over an extended period of time. This mentoring program is an excellent opportunity for interns to be paired with a professional in their field of interest and meet several times throughout the summer to discuss various issues and seek general guidance.
For more information, and to apply, please visit here. For further assistance, please contact Associate Program Director Michael Hovsepian by phone, (212) 319-6383, or email, nysip@agbu.org.
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