Cross-Cultural Leadership Internship Program
CCLIP Los Angeles
Three to four students will be accepted as interns in real-world applications of their academic studies through exposure to the diverse needs of the Los Angeles Community. The Institute for Latino Studies and the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Los Angeles collaborate to offer this three-credit course, which is also cross-listed in Sociology and African-Africana Studies. The internship also may serve as the practicum requirement for the Latino Studies Minor. Three credit course ILS 35000/SOC 35000.
Objectives
- To engage students in real world applications of their academic studies through exposure to the diverse needs of the Los Angeles Community.
- To respond to specific areas of need in programs in a Hispanic area developed by supervisor/s at each site- emphasizing leadership opportunities.
- To explore and develop partnerships both in Los Angeles cities and at Notre Dame that will enhance ongoing collaboration between the sites and alumni and other resource person in the area.
- To reflect upon and analyze the social, political, economic, and cultural forces operative in the Latino Los Angeles community through leadership experiences and involvement with corporations, businesses and community organizations.
- To study the various forces and values functioning through the past and present history of the lives of those in the Latino diverse community of Los Angeles community through direct involvement with local individuals during the summer.
- To integrate insights gained during the service experience regarding the Latino multicultural community of Los Angeles and its culture with their own lives
Los Angeles Internship Sites
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- La Opinion
- LA Urban League
- Self Help Graphics
Hear what previous CCLIP interns have to say about the program:
If you have questions about the CCLIP Los Angeles internship program please contact Courtney Maesel, Program Coordinator, at 574-631-3796 or latino@nd.edu.