DO-IT
Do-IT provides opportunities for students with disabilities to locate work experiences and paid internships, participate in career preparation events, develop disability disclosure and accommodation strategies, and network with mentors and business professionals. For more information, contact Project Coordinator Scott Bellman at 206-685-3648 or swb3@u.washington.edu.
Entry Point!
Entry Point! offers outstanding internship opportunities for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business. Students with disabilities can apply their skills in a real-world setting in competitive summer internships. Apply now! For more information and an application, visit http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/apply.html. For help locally, contact Kaela Parks at 907-786-4530 (V/TTY).
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders internship program matches undergraduate and graduate level college students with disabilities with paid summer internships at prominent corporations. Visit http://emerging-leaders.com/ for program details and qualifications. applications are being evaluated as received, so early application is encouraged.
NASA
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute and NASA established a new internship program for blind students last summer. The Excellence through Challenging exploration and Leadership (EXCEL) program provided five-week internships under NASA supervisors. Interns lived independently to sharpen daily living skills while receiving mentoring from successful blind adults near their internship site. To receive information, send an email to kzakhnini@nfb.org and include your name, address, and phone number. Interested students must be legally blind, at least 18 years old, be going into their first or second year of college, have an interest in pursuing STEM careers, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
NBDC
The National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) will enter your resume into their National Resume Database! This is a free service for college students with disabilities who are approaching graduation. You pay no fees to be listed on the database, and no one will ask you to disclose your disability. You can update your resume online, and it will be made available to companies that have demonstrated a commitment to hiring people with disabilities. Employers will contact you directly, and you only need to submit ONE resume to be considered by top companies located in cities throughout the country. To register, fax resume to 1-877-634-7068 or visit http://www.business-disability.com and click on "job seekers" and "post resume".
Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for college students with disabilities connects public and private sector employers nationwide with postsecondary students. Employers seek to fill both temporary and permanent positions in a variety of fields, using WRP applicants. During winter quarter, personal interviews are conducted. By late March, a database of student information is made available to employers. This program is open to college students with disabilities who are enrolled more than half time. Recent graduates and students in their last quarter enrolled less than half time may also be eligible. For more information, contact Kaela Parks at 907-786-4530 (V/TTY)/
