February 18 Deadline for 2008 AGBU Paris and Yerevan Summer Internships - Deadline Extended to March 18

New York Program Receives Record Number of Applications

AGBU is currently accepting applications for its 2008 summer internship programs in Paris and Yerevan (PSIP and YSIP). Deadline for applications for both programs is February 18, 2008. College-age students interested in gaining professional work experience and cultural exploration in an exciting metropolis with other Armenian peers are highly encouraged to apply now.

The response to AGBU's New York Summer Intern Program (NYSIP), which concluded its application process on December 15, 2007, was overwhelming, and the program received the highest number of applications in its 20-year history. The AGBU internship programs are well known in the community for placing interns in highly competitive and valuable professional work environments. Students have been placed in some of the most prestigious institutions in New York, Paris and Yerevan. Past NYSIP participants have worked at the United Nations, Sports Illustrated, New York 1 News, UBS Bank, Channel Thirteen, Merrill Lynch and several prestigious law firms. Interns in Paris have held positions at the Louvre Museum, Saint Anne Hospital, the Paris Observatory and the Pierre and Marie Curie University. In only the initial year of YSIP, AGBU interns in Yerevan have worked at the World Health Organization, Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Armenia, National Assembly, Central Bank, Cafesjian Museum Foundation and several leading medical institutions.

In addition to gaining professional experience and making network connections in their fields of interest, interns also have the chance to explore the unique cultures of their host city. The AGBU plans several outings to the cities' museums, restaurants, performing arts centers, parks and major monuments.

When students are not caught up in the hustle and bustle of such fascinating cities, they will also be given informational lectures on a variety of worthwhile topics, like resume writing, interviewing, job networking and Armenian culture and heritage from several prestigious speakers. Interns also have the opportunity to give back to the community through planned service opportunities.

The internship programs strive to give participants not only a solid professional foundation and sense of city life, but also a sense of personal growth. Many internship alumni continue to give back to the programs through mentorship events and are now leaders in their fields in various international cities.

Apply today as the deadline for PSIP and YSIP is fast approaching on February 18, 2008. Students interested in receiving more information on the AGBU programs can contact PSIP directly by emailing stages@ugabfrance.org and YSIP by emailing ysip@agbu.org. All forms are now available online at the AGBU website, agbu.org under 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.