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…such a substantive conversation today with TWC President Kimberly Churches, aimed at amplifying the connection and collaboration between Miami Dade College (MDC) and The Washington Center (TWC). For over a decade, The Honors College at Miami Dade College students and other scholars, with the mentorship of our world class professors, have travelled to the Capitol to participate in the immersive Inside Washington convening of engaged learners, faculty, and public/private sector officials. We’re laser focused on expanding opportunities for MDC students to engage first hand in peer interactions, internships, and other career-connected environments. #BeMDC #StudentsFirst #studentsuccess #careerconnections #publicpolicy

A direct quote from the NACE Position statement: "Particularly troubling, NACE research has also found that all college students are not equitably represented in internships (Inequity in Internships, NACE, 2021). According to survey data, women, Black, Hispanic, and first-generation students were underrepresented in paid internships. In 2022, NACE followed up on that initial analysis and the internship data from 187 employers demonstrated nearly identical inequities. Again, women, Black, and Hispanic students were significantly underrepresented as a proportion of paid interns. Taken together, the research shows that white, male, and continuing generation students are disproportionally overrepresented in paid internships. Providing more paid internships for underrepresented populations will lead to greater access, opportunity, and success for participating students; help fill critical roles throughout the employment landscape; and lead to needed diversification of the workforce." Internships are a high-impact practice that colleges and universities should be paying significant attention to and identifying action steps to close equity gaps.

In the latest edition of #CASChronicles, we talked with #USFBulls who have participated in the School of Public Affairs, University of South Florida's Legislative Internship Program (LIP) and how the experience positively impacted them as they prepare for the professional world. See what they said -- and how YOU can get involved this year -- on our news site, CAS Chronicles. ⬇️ https://ow.ly/JhJX50QGH4u

Make a difference this Giving Tuesday! As a first-generation college student, I was fortunate to receive support from many. As you reflect on your lived experience, I suspect you also benefited from the kindness of another. This Giving Tuesday, I’m asking you to join me by going to https://lnkd.in/de4vhBs5 to Pay It Forward. Think about the third-year college student navigating internship costs, the single-parent dealing with unexpected medical expenses, or the first-generation student with a disability striving to complete college. Each of these stories is real, and together, we can help make their journey a little easier. Together, our collective generosity will help students pursuing their dreams by providing the financial support they need to focus on their studies. Go to https://lnkd.in/de4vhBs5 and PAY IT FORWARD.

Insights of Interns: Julia DeAngelis ’24 Major: Business Administration Organization: UWSP Office of Admissions and Recruitment - Stevens Point, Wis. Title: Admissions Intern What I did: I aided in the organization and updating of office procedures. I assisted in the planning and confirmation of events for prospective students. I worked along side professional staff to improve daily operations and programming. What I liked: I enjoyed getting a deeper look into higher education and the role admissions plays in a university. I also really enjoyed the creative aspects of event planning and coordination. Future Dream Job: Still figuring that out! #uwspinterns #sentryschoolinterns

For the Spring 2024 semester, CPF POSC 395 Policy Research Internship students explored how eminent domain affected communities in south Los Angeles, especially Black communities within California’s 37th Congressional district. Students examined its impacts on land ownership, generational wealth, and community prosperity. They presented their extensive research and recommendations to our partner, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. Sofia Connors, a sophomore majoring in Political Science, said, "I was grateful to take part in the POSC 395 Policy Research Internship. I learned about the ways the government has historically used eminent domain to target minority communities in Los Angeles, segregating them and gentrifying their communities. This internship taught me about the foundations Los Angeles was built upon, that many fail to acknowledge. It is rewarding to know we could be making an impact on policy, potentially getting reparations for the countless Black families displaced by eminent domain and had their homes taken." A huge shout out to Sofia Connors, Sydney Crowley, Christian Haro, Juan Herdoiza, and Bright Lee for your outstanding work on this project! Project Details: bit.ly/cpfRepSKD USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #research #internship #intern #politics #policy #government #EminentDomain #community #GenerationalWealth #publicservice #career #careerdevelopment #education #leadership #democracy #students #university #civicengagement #womenleaders #LosAngeles #California #USC

I am so happy to meet with our students — whether it’s 2 or 12 or 20:— to learn about their Cougar Experience, what we do well, and areas we could do better. Today we spent quite a bit of time on internships. #GoCoogs #studentaffairs #studentsuccess #highereducation #studentvoice

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Thank you MC² Experience for allowing me to be part of the team! This video presents a snippet of who I am, what I stand for, what I have learned thus far, and my future aspirations. I will undoubtedly take the skills I have learned and apply them to future opportunities and courses throughout my college career.

Black History and HBCU Talent! LISC is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on an internship program that builds a diverse talent pipeline for CDFIs while offering paid professional experience to diverse undergraduate students of color. Learn more about the LISC HBCU Internship Program at https://lnkd.in/eZn3RTwG. View the link below to learn more about Sabrina Mohamed's internship experience!