Cross-Cultural Leadership Internship Program

Thank you for your interest in the Cross Cultural Leadership Internship Programs. The Cross-Cultural Leadership Intern Program (CCLIP) was developed in order to engage students in real world applications of their academic studies through exposure to the diverse needs of the Los Angeles and Chicago Latino communities. Students will be immersed as interns in community-based organizations in the neighborhoods of Chicago and Los Angeles for eight weeks to live as members of, learn from, and serve the Latino community. Successful applicants must have a strong interest in issues facing the Latino community.

Download the 2011 CCLIP Application
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Timeline:

• Deadline for Applications: January 27, 2011, return completed application to the Institute for Latino Studies, 230 McKenna Hall, or email ccraig2@nd.edu, attn: Courtney
• Interviews will take place February 1 – 9, 2011. ILS staff will contact you to set up an interview
• Students will be notified of acceptance by February 14, 2011
• A series of prep classes during the spring 2011 semester
• The 8-week internship takes place from early June through the end of July (exact dates to be determined).
• Follow up activities and academic requirements in early fall 2011

The internship will provide:

• Living quarters and small stipend for food
• $2300.00 tuition scholarship to cover course credit for the summer internship
• All materials for 3-credit course

Fees:
A $50 participation fee will be charged to accepted students. Travel to and from Chicago or Los Angeles for the internship is the responsibility of the student. Please contact Courtney if this will prevent you from applying.

Academic Requirements:

• Attend all orientation sessions during Spring semester 2011
• Register for three-credit course. Credit is granted in Fall of 2011
• Read all course books and course packet articles
• Complete study questions during the internship
• Interview two leaders in the community during the summer
• Keep a journal
• Participate in reflection sessions with facilitator and other interns
• Present at retreat for interns and supervisors in Chicago, late July 2011.
• Write synthesis paper at the end of the experience, due upon return to campus.
• Participate in all follow up activities in fall 2011 – de-briefing video, present at open house for potential applicants for summer 2012
• Dinner discussion with other interns
• Share experiences with others in residence hall or in classes
• Involvement in Latino community and/or student groups through Center or Institute programs

Chicago
Three to four students will be immersed as interns in community-based organizations in the Little Village and Pilsen neighborhoods of Chicago, Cicero and Berwyn for eight weeks to live as members of, learn from, and serve the Latino community. Successful applicants must have a strong interest in issues facing the Latino community. The Center for Social Concerns and the Institute for Latino Studies collaborate to offer this 3-credit course, which is also cross-listed in Theology. Three-credit course to be in Theology, Catholic Social Tradition or Latino Studies ILS 35801, CST 33933, or THEO 33933. Credit is granted in Fall of 2011, after students successfully complete all requirements.

Chicago Internship Sites:
Students will grow as servant leaders in their work on issues affecting Latino youth and adults in the areas of immigration, violence prevention, community organizing and health care. Examples of past sites are:
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Corazon Community Services
Interfaith Leadership Project
Little Village Development Corporation
The Resurrection Project
St. Pius V Parish Summer Youth Program at Casa Juan Diego

Los Angeles
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Intern Program (CCLIP) was developed in order to engage students in real world applications of their academic studies through exposure to the diverse needs of the Los Angeles Community. Three-credit course to be determined. Credit is granted in fall of 2011 after students successfully complete all requirements.

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

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.

Los Angeles Internship sites:
1. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Founded in 1968 in San Antonio, Texas, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is the leading nonprofit Latino litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach institution in the United States. Through the years, MALDEF has been at the forefront of civil rights litigation, setting precedent in voting rights, employment and education cases.

MALDEF also provides parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for a quality education for their children. Programs under MALDEF's Community Education and Leadership Development include the Parent School Partnership, Youth Leadership, Domestic Violence Prevention, Alumni Affairs, and the Hometown Association Immigrant Leadership program.

The student intern will work closely with the national program director and Los Angeles education department staff to provide support to the entire office by performing research, drafting correspondence, and performing various programmatic and administrative duties. Interns may also attend coalition, policy, and community meetings and forums on a wide range of topics. Interns will provide program support by attending community classes (with the supervisor) that are offered through our department. Intern may also assist in the coordination of several small and one large community-wide event.

2. La Opinion

La Opinión is the leading and largest Spanish-language daily metropolitan newspaper in the United States. The newspaper has won many international and national awards for its journalism and service to the community. La Opinión is well known and respected for its Latino perspective and civic journalism on issues of importance to Latinos in Southern California.

The student intern will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in various aspects of newspaper publishing. The internship will be of special interest to the student who wants to develop an understanding of a newspaper's relationship with its readers, as well as the community, civic, and business environment in which the newspaper operates.

The program will consist of a rotation of assignments through the editorial, marketing and advertising sales departments of La Opinión. The student will be assigned a coaching supervisor in each department. The coach will provide orientation and practical assignments to the student.

The student should be bilingual in order to receive the full benefit of the internship.

3. LA Urban League

Founded in 1921, the Los Angeles Urban League is Los Angeles's premier community organization in advancing equal opportunities on behalf of African Americans and other minority youths and adults through innovative job training, job placement, youth achievement, and business development programs. Through its collective programs, services, and advocacy activities and seven offices located in the Crenshaw District, South Los Angeles, and Pomona, the Los Angeles Urban League serves over 100,000 constituents annually. Blair H. Taylor serves as the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, one of the largest and most successful affiliates of the National Urban League, which has affiliates in 109 cities throughout the United States.

The student intern will assist the Marketing & Communications Department with administrative and event activities including preparations for the annual summer fundraising event in August. In addition, the student will work in the League Headquarters with the staffs of the President's Office and the Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Neighborhoods Initiatives Offices. The student will assist the Marketing & Communications Department Vice President and staff in all marketing endeavors, including membership and volunteer campaigns for the duration of the internship and shadow the Vice President during some Executive Team activities.

To learn more about the CCLIP internship opportunities please contact:
Courtney Craig, Institute for Latino Studies, 230 McKenna Hall, 574-631-3796, ccraig2@nd.edu

Listen to what prior CCLIP interns have to say about the program
2010 L.A. Interns
2009 L.A. Interns
2009 Chicago Interns
2008 L.A. Interns
2008 Chicago Interns
2007 Chicago Interns
2006 Chicago Interns