Application Deadlines Approaching Fast for 2008 New York, Paris and Yerevan Summer Intern Programs

The AGBU-sponsored New York, Paris and Yerevan Summer Intern Programs (NYSIP, PSIP and YSIP) are currently accepting applications for the 2008 summer session for college-age students who are interested in gaining professional experience and personal growth, as well as engaging in cultural exploration and socializing with fellow Armenians in a dynamic city.

Now in their 21st, 5th and 2nd seasons respectively, NYSIP, PSIP and YSIP provide interns with unique and valuable professional opportunities in their field of interest, working at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Past internship placements in New York have included the United Nations, Columbia University Medical Center, UBS Bank, Merrill Lynch, New York 1 News and Sports Illustrated. Paris interns have been placed at the Louvre Museum, Saint Anne Hospital, Universal Music Mobile, Cabinet NAC, Paris Observatory and the Pierre and Marie Curie University. Internships in the Armenian capital have included positions at the American University of Armenia (AUA), Cafesjian Museum Foundation, World Health Organization, Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Armenia, National Assembly, Central Bank of Armenia, and several leading medical institutions.

The intern programs consist not only of professional experiences, but also cultural activities, lifelong lessons and friendships. In New York and Paris, participants take part in seminars on resume-writing, interviewing, and job networking, plus attend lectures on Armenian heritage and culture. In Yerevan, interns are fully engrossed in the culture of the motherland with Armenian dance, language and history discussions given by distinguished professionals and scholars.

A Chance of a Lifetime

In three diverse urban settings, interns have the chance to socialize with other Armenian students and young professionals, making lifelong friendships, while exploring the daily buzz and nightlife of a new city. In addition, the internship programs include volunteer service activities that emphasize the importance of giving back to the Armenian community.

All three summer intern programs strive to give participants a solid foundation upon returning to their home communities with an enhanced sense of their Armenian identity, a new network of peers from around the world, and an increased direction for their future careers. It is the goal of the AGBU that participants will form closer connections to their cultural identity and become future leaders, both personally and professionally, in their respective communities in the future.

Application deadlines are fast approaching; NYSIP application submissions are due December 7, 2007, while those for PSIP and YSIP are due no later than February 18, 2008. Students interested in receiving more information on the AGBU programs can contact NYSIP at nysip@agbu.org, PSIP at stages@ugabfrance.org, and YSIP at ysip@agbu.org. All forms are available online on the AGBU flagship website, agbu.org, by clicking on the Downloadable Forms pull-down menu.

Sponsored by the AGBU President's Club, the AGBU New York Summer Intern Program (NYSIP)(agbu.org/nysip) was established in 1987 by Vartkess and Rita Balian, and continues to be under their supervision during this, its 21st year. AGBU NYSIP places young, aspiring Armenians in eight-week internships in the corporate, international, art and medical worlds of New York, while providing a well-rounded program of Armenian cultural, educational and community-service activities.

Sponsored by AGBU France District, the AGBU Paris Summer Intern Program (PSIP) (etudiants.ugab.fr) was established in 2003, placing young aspiring Armenians in seven-week internships working for leading organizations in Paris. Integral to the summer intern program is a dynamic series of cultural, educational, and social activities.

Sponsored by the AGBU Central Board of Directors, the AGBU Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP) (agbu.org/ysip) was established in 2007, placing young aspiring Armenians in five-week internships in the corporate, political, communications, and medical fields of Armenia. In addition, there is an all-inclusive agenda of Armenian dance, language, culture and history, plus weekend trips to various regions around the country.