National CAPACD offers internships to undergraduate or graduate students with a strong interest in community and economic development, housing, immigration and civil rights issues impacting low-income Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.  Interns will be placed in the National CAPACD office in Washington DC and will have the opportunity to meet community and congressional leaders, engage in substantive research and writing, attend events, participate in AAPI social justice networks and learn about AAPIs in nonprofits and community development.  Internships are offered year round. 

We are currently accepting applications for our Spring 2008 internship (starting in January).  Application deadline is November 15, 2007.  

2008 INTERNSHIP | Download the Application Form 

Fall internships are still available.  Deadline: September 30, 2007

2007 INTERNSHIP | Download the Application Form

Who Should Apply
The internship is open to undergraduate students, recent graduates, and graduate students.

Housing
We do not provide or look for housing for the interns.  Once the intern is selected, we can provide some helpful housing search tips and websites.

Transportation
Transport in DC is relatively inexpensive and convenient.
Check out www.wmata.com for costs and schedules.

Dress code
The dress code at the office is usually business casual.  On days when meetings are outside the office are scheduled, the dress is business wear.

Work Hours
Monday - Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Office Location
Our address is:
1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20036.

We are at the Farragut Square/K Street exit off the Farragut North Metro stop on the Red Line, or across Farragut Park from the Farragut West/17th St. exit off the Farragut West Metro stop on the Orange/Blue lines. Our building is on the northeast corner of Connecticut Ave. and K Street and the entrance is on K Street.

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