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Summer Internship Program
Internships are an important part of the educational process. The experience gained
from an internship placement will enhance résumés as well as provide monetary gain
for students who are college bound. The HCC Internship Program is designed to
create opportunities for Harlem Youth, exposing them to career paths and
opportunities.
Please return your completed application packet to:
HARLEM COMMONWEALTH COUNCIL, INC.
Internship Selection Committee
361 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Attention: Elisa Moore
Name
Date
Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc.
Summer Internship Program
Eligibility Requirements and Selection Process = 3D3F
The program will be open to high school seniors and first year college students residing
in Harlem in the area defined by 110th to155th Street and all of the avenues between
the East River and the Hudson River.
Information on the internship program will be available on the HCC web site:
www.harlemcommonwealth.org, as well as informational packages will be sent out to
the high schools and community based organizations. Frederick Douglass Academy I,
Frederick Douglass Academy II, A. Phillip Randolph, Thurgood Marshall Academy
and Wadleigh Secondary School have been selected for special outreach.
Applications are invited for submission no later than March 31st.
Interviews by the Internship Committee will be completed by April 14th.
Final selections will be made by April 21st.
Letters will be sent out to successful applicants informing them of their placement no
later than April 28th
There will be a required four hour workshop on work place behavior held at the HCC
Offices. Each internship placement is contingent upon completion of this workshop.
This workshop will be scheduled on a date yet to be determined.
Applicants will be required to submit a 250 word essay on their career goals.
HCC will conduct weekly workshops for the participants that will include topics
relevant to workplace decorum, career goals and opportunities, workplace experience,
and financial literacy. These workshops will be conducted by HCC staff, members of
the HCC Scholarship committee and guest speakers. Participation will be mandatory.
Middle Initial
First Name
Last Name
Home Address Street:
City
Phone Number
Cell Number
Date of Birth
email
State
Zip Code
State
Zip Code
School Now Attending
School Address Street:
City
Principal of School
College or university you plan to attend
Resume Please attach resume. Your resume should include education, honors and awards, prior work
experience and volunteer experience. Please include your name on all pages.
Academic Transcript Please include a copy or your most recent transcript
References
Reference 1 (Name, Phone Number, Address)
A letter of recommendation will be expected from…
Name
Address, State, Zip
email
Phone Number
Reference 2 (Name, Phone Number, Address)
A letter of recommendation will be expected from…
Name
Address, State, Zip
email
Phone Number
Cover Letter: Include your interests, career goals and reasons for applying to the Harlem Commonwealth
Council, Inc. Summer Internship Program.
I have read the rules governing the internship process and agree to abide by them. I certify that I
have personally completed this application and essay and that the information is complete and
accurate.
No
Yes
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Completed application packet includes:
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Application Form
Resume
Cover Letter
Two Recommendations
Two Passport sized pictures
Transcript
COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST MAILED TO:
Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc
Internship Selection Committee
361 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Attention: Elisa Moore
NOTE: Internship finalists will be expected to attend a personal interview (Interview dates
will be determined). All internships are awarded on an equal opportunity basis and are
determined by personal interview and recommendations.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
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