Microsoft-AAPD Federal IT
Internship Program
Expanding Tomorrow's I.T. Workforce
2006 Summer Information Technology Internships
for College Students with Disabilities
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2006 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
For the fourth consecutive summer, Microsoft Corporation and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are proud to offer a summer internship program designed specifically for college and university students with disabilities interested in careers in information technology.
The Microsoft-AAPD Federal Information Technology (I.T.)
Internship Program was created in 2003 to provide undergraduate students
with disabilities, who have a demonstrated interest in I.T. careers, with the opportunity
to participate and benefit from highly sought-after federal internships.
The internship is made possible through a generous grant from Microsoft and will be administered
by AAPD. In 2006, this internship program will provide ten (10) students
with disabilities with the exclusive opportunity to participate in
an eleven (11) week I.T. internship at a federal agency in Washington, D.C.
The 2006 Microsoft-AAPD Federal I.T. Internship Program is designed to:
- Enable students to gain real-world work experience and further enhance employment opportunities.
- Increase students' skills and interest in I.T. careers.
- Increase placement in I.T. jobs for interns who complete the program.
- Demonstrate to prospective employers that students with disabilities are solid prospects for the I.T. workforce.
- Introduce students to national disability leaders through
a series of seminars and special events such as the anniversary observance
of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Here's how it works:
Applicants must be college or university students with disabilities enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's degree program when they begin the internship program. They must have completed at least one semester of college credits at the time of the application. U.S. citizens who are 18 years or older are encouraged to apply.
The official application can be obtained by visiting the AAPD
website, or calling AAPD at (800) 840-8844 (V/TTY). Applications may
be submitted either electronically or via U.S. Postal Service, and MUST
BE RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, January 13, 2006.
- After reviewing all eligible applications, a group of finalists
will be asked to participate in phone interviews.
- Ten (10) students ultimately selected for the I.T. internships
will begin their eleven (11) week internships with an orientation
in Washington, D.C. to be held in late May 2006.
- Selected participants will receive a $2,500 stipend to be
disbursed in three installments throughout the internship period.
- Transportation expenses to and from Washington, D.C. will be reimbursed by AAPD.
- Accessible housing will also be provided, free-of-charge, to each intern.
- Academic credit may be arranged; students must initiate this process.
For additional information on the Microsoft-AAPD Federal
I.T. Internship Program, please contact AAPD at (800)
840-8844 (V/TTY) or email.
The 2005 Microsoft-AAPD Federal I.T. Interns worked in the following federal agencies: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; National Science Foundation; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Food and Drug Administration; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; U.S. Government Printing Office; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Federal Railroad Administration; and the Federal Highway Administration.
PROGRAM SPONSORS
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a national membership organization dedicated to promoting the economic and political empowerment of all people with disabilities; educating businesses and the general public about disability issues; and providing membership benefits, such as financial services and product discounts. AAPD was founded in 1995 by a group of cross-disability leaders to help unite the diverse community of people with disabilities, including their families, friends, and supporters.
AAPD was founded to be a national voice for change in implementing the
goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): equality of opportunity,
full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. For
more information on AAPD, visit the
AAPD website.
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft's 20-year history of community engagement has fostered a variety of key community partnerships built on the mutual commitment to find sustainable technology solutions that make real and lasting differences in people's lives. Through monetary grants, software, technology solutions, curriculum donations, and employee volunteer hours, Microsoft supports numerous projects and organizations to expand opportunities through technology access and training. This includes support of hundreds of disability organizations and initiatives worldwide and a long-standing commitment to developing accessible software that is designed to empower people with disabilities. Microsoft is proud of the progress our partners have made in the areas of technology and workforce training, job placement, career development, research, and outreach to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential by achieving success through employment.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their potential. For more information, visit the Microsoft website.
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AAPD offers year-round internship programs for college students with
disabilities in Washington, DC. The interns work in the executive, legislative, and judicial
branches of the federal government to gain real world work experience as well as valuable
employment contacts in the federal sector and disability community. Your contribution
will allow AAPD to continue offering programs that enhance employment opportunities for students with disabilities. |
