January 28, 2000
Washington, D.C.- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Shell Oil Company have begun a nationwide search for Latino college and university students to participate in an intensive six and a half week summer legislative internship program. The NALEO 2000 Shell Legislative Internship Program (SLIP) is designed to give undergraduate students a behind-the-scenes look at how public policy is developed and implemented at the state and federal levels.
"The day to day dynamics of policy making and public service cannot be taught in a classroom," said Arturo Vargas, NALEO Executive Director. "We believe it is important to develop our next cadre of Latino leaders in an environment where key decisions are made."
During the six and a half week program, interns will travel to Washington D.C. to work with Members of Congress and their staffs for one week and then spend four weeks in their home state in the office of a Latino elected official. Interns will research legislation, monitor hearings and prepare briefing papers. They will also meet with White House representatives, federal department heads, national advocacy organizations and the news media.
Applications and program information are available at the NALEO homepage www.naleo.org. Students can also call (202) 546-2536 for an application. Applications must be received at the NALEO Washington, D.C. office by 6 p.m. EST Friday, March 3rd, 2000.
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