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Si - novel initiative combining scholarships and internships with employment opportunities for Latinos

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A novel initiative combining scholarships and internships with employment opportunities for Latinos has been launched jointly by the ASPIRA Association, Inc. and Educational Testing Service (ETS). The initiative addresses the private sector need to identify talent and the needs of Latino and other students for programs carrying them from college to good jobs.

Sí! The New American Workforce Scholarship and Internship Program is a national program that seeks to increase corporate sponsorship of scholarships and internships to identify and develop talented college students for the workforce. It is intended to increase the number of Latino and other minority students who enter and remain in college and who successfully transition from college into the corporate world.
 
"We are delighted to join with ETS in such an initiative," says Ronald Blackburn-Moreno, President and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based, ASPIRA. "Our national network of affiliates and other relationships will help us identify top students to apply for the scholarships and internships, and Scholarship & Recognition Programs at ETS, drawing on 50 years of experience, will administer the program."
 
"For the private sector this is a cost-effective operation that helps companies develop and later employ high-quality employees," says Bill McCambley, Director of Scholarship & Recognition Programs at ETS. "It establishes a learning platform that promotes strong employee relationships, increases loyalty and allows employers to observe performance."
 
Sí! The New American Workforce Scholarship and Internship Program services include:
-- Program design and planning -- Applicant pool development -- Verifiably fair and objective candidate review -- Academic progress and internship monitoring -- Ongoing program evaluation -- Mentor training
 
"The program will also help companies meet diversity requirements for federal or other contracts," adds Blackburn-Moreno. "We see this as a 'win-win' for students and employers. It progresses from identification and selection of talent to internships and development of an employee pool with prospects for reaching senior management levels. Demographic trends alone indicate that participation in the program is a wise investment."
 
For information about the Sí! The New American Workforce Scholarship and Internship Program contact Linda Bailey, Project Director, lbailey@ets.org [3] or at 1-609-243-6545. More information is avalable on the attached program brochure.

іSÍ! The New American Scholarship and Internship Program - Sponsored by Accenture

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Accenture is proud to sponsor іSÍ! The New American Scholarship and Internship Program. The scholarship program provides a combination of scholarship assistance and a possible structured, multi-year internship for Latino college students. The internships are designed to work with major corporations, and at the same time, provide students with a pathway to high-level careers in the private sector.

 Am I eligible?

In order to meet the eligibility requirements, you must be a full-time college student completing your second year of study with anticipated graduation dates of May 2013 through May 2014.

At the time of this application, all applicants must:

  • Be a Latino student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
  • Be seeking degrees in Business, Engineering (all disciplines), Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Decision Sciences, Mathematics/Statistics/Sciences.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

What fields of study will be considered?

Applicants should be seeking degrees in one of the following areas:

  • Business
  • Engineering (all disciplines)
  • Computer Sciences / Computer Engineering
  • Information Systems / Decision Sciences
  • Mathematics / Statistics / Sciences

What types of students receive awards?

Scholarships are awarded to Latino students based on the following criteria:

  • Academic Performance,
  • Essay Responses,
  • Extra-Curricular/Interests/Community Service,
  • Demonstrated Leadership,
  • Communication/Interpersonal Skills and
  • Work Experience

The Accenture scholarship program seeks to recognize students who are high achievers.

How much is the scholarship award?

The Accenture scholarship awards will be $3,000 to each recipient, per year.

Are awards renewable?

Yes. The scholarship recipients must be enrolled in a full-time accredited program and can renew their scholarship (renewal for up to two years), or until completion of a bachelors degree, whichever comes first.  Students must maintain an academic level of a 3.0 grade point average or better in order to qualify for a renewal.  

When are applications due?

Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2011 and the deadline for submission is November 15, 2011.

Are you ready to complete the online application?

You will be required to:

  • Submit two Letters of Recommendation (one work related / one academic related)
  • Official college transcript
  • Submit a current resume
  • Respond to essay questions (please note save features and you may type essay in MS Word and cut and paste in space provided).

To submit your application by November 15, 2011, please download the application here [5].

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 223,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2010. Its home page is www.accenture.com [6].

If you have any questions about the program, please call Scholarship & Recognition Programs at 609-771-7878.

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