HCAP Leadership Internship Program
The HCAP Leadership Internship Program places Hunter College undergraduate students at community-based organizations that serve Asian/Asian American communities in New York City.
Students are matched with an Asian/Asian American community-based organization that speaks to the student’s career aspirations, academic interests, and goals for their internship experience.
Are you interested in…..
- Gaining practical experience at an Asian American community-based organization?
- Exploring work in: public health, housing rights, cultural arts and history, immigrant rights, gender equity, and youth development?
- Building your leadership skills, furthering your professional development, and gaining exposure to a range of career pathways?
Check out the HCAP Student Leadership Internship Program! It is:
- A semester-long course (ASIAN 29000), taken for 3 credits (1 semester) or 6 credits (2 semesters)
- A 10-15 hour/week internship. Students are matched with an Asian American serving organization in New York City
- An opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events throughout the semester, focused on skills building, professional development and exploring different career pathways
- An opportunity to receive individual coaching, support and guidance
Requirements
- Completed ENGL 120 and one Asian American Studies Course (ie: ASIAN 210, 230.02)
- Completed at least 60 credits by the time of the internship semester
Students accepted into the internship program can register for ASIAN 29000. They meet bi-weekly with the HCAP Director during the semester and complete short assignments to process and reflect upon their experience. A final project is due at the end of the internship, developed by the student in consultation with the HCAP Program Director.
TO APPLY:
Interested students should contact the HCAP Program Director, Caitlin Ho, at ch1322@hunter.cuny.edu the semester before to express their interest and discuss the program. The deadline for the Spring 2020 internship has passed. If you are interested in a Fall 2020 internship – please email ch1322@hunter.cuny.edu.
Students can also present the HCAP Program Director with a potential internship site, if they already have an Asian/Asian American organization in mind.
For more information, see the HCAP Internship Program Overview
To apply, complete the HCAP Internship Application
If you are a community-based organization seeking interns, see the HCAP Internship Overview for Placement Organizations
Examples of Digital Story Final Projects:
Final Project Story: Organizing with Filipino American Communities
Final Project Story: Planning a Town Hall Event on Art & Asian American Mental Health
To see more HCAP student intern projects, click below!