SikhLEAD: An Initiative to Increase Community Engagement and Leadership

FB_large.jpgThe Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) has announced the Congressional Internship Program (CIP) as part oftheir new initiative called SikhLEAD. The objective of SikhLEAD is to inspire, train, and support motivated and enterprising young Sikh American leaders as they prepare for a lifetime of community engagement and community leadership. The CIP is the first effort under this new and dynamic initiative.

SALDEF’s CIP partners with congressional offices to place Sikh American college students in internship positions on Capitol Hill with members of Congress. Through this program, students will be afforded first-hand perspective into the functioning of the federal government, as a way of providing experience-based training to individuals interested in civic engagement and government affairs.

Through the experience of interning in a congressional office, interns will:

  • • explore a potential career track
  • • create a network of professional and personal contacts
  • • develop real-world skills
  • • build confidence and professional work habits

The application deadline for summer 2011 internships is March 27th, 2011!
Visit www.sikhlead.org for more details and to apply. Spread the word and tell your friends about this exciting opportunity.



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2 Responses to “SikhLEAD: An Initiative to Increase Community Engagement and Leadership”

  1. Karthik says:

    It is critical to provide people with simple opportunities to provide feedback or get involved and the right tools and promotion will help with this. But asking an engaging question is just as important.

  2. SikhLEAD, the program sounds so great. Thank you for the information!.
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