Archive for September, 2011
Haselfrë Udyog Summer Internship – India
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
(For Undergraduate Students enrolled in Undergraduate Business School)
Haselfrë Udyog is a social enterprise focused on providing skill development and employment to millions of Indians from the unorganized sector who lack reading and writing skills in a sustainable manner.
The objective of the Haselfre Udyog initiative is to:
- Ensure that the individuals identified in the target group are able to acquire skills that make them employable in ‘organized sector’ and get a minimum livelihood as prescribed by the States
- Ensure that persons so identified acquire positive attitudinal changes that enable them to become confident and effective.
- To keep the persons so identified and trained knitted through a group so that they continue to get counselling for further advancement in professional, educational and personal life.
The target group for this project consists of individuals:
- Who may not have any formal educational qualification; preference shall be given to school drop outs and migrant labor
- Who are in the age group 18 to 35 years – so that they are legally employable and in fit state of health
- Who have no regular means for sustenance
Their goal is to become “the number one social enterprise initiative for youth livelihoods in skill development & employment” in India and they need top talent from around the world to achieve this vision. Do you want to join them in this challenge?
You will be working with one of Haselfrë Udyog’s field units which are mobilizing the candidates from their rural villages and running the training courses and assisting the Corporate Development team in various Marketing and Research efforts. Summer associates will also get to interact with key senior level Government and Private Sector officials who are partner organizations.
You will gain a valuable experience of working together with world-class social entrepreneurs and officials and will be able to apply your academic knowledge and skills in real-world practice.
Internship Positions:
Field Research Associates
The Field Research Associates focus on gathering important data for management to understand how is Haselfrё’s work impact quality of life of citizens.
It is an intense field level program that gives the Haselfrё Udyog Interns an opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders ranging from Government Officials to Field Level Project Offices throughout the various business cycles.
Haselfrë Udyog Corporate Development Associate
The Haselfrё Udyog Corporate Development internship provides a hands-on experience in a social enterprise management and strategic development. Development interns will be matched with an executive team member of Haselfrё Udyog, and will work closely together to improve Haselfrё Udyog’s current services and structure.
Internship Locations
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Mysore, Karnataka, India
Application Process
Student Backgrounds:
Students should be currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Business School pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:
Marketing, Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain and Information.
Applicants must also fulfill the following requirements:
- Indian Citizenship
- US Citizenship students/ Permanent Residents
- Students in their Junior or Senior year of Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interested in starting their career in a dynamic global setting in the fields of social change and sustainable development using Business Skills
- At least 1 prior summer internship or relevant experience preferred
All their positions are located in India only. Full time job offer depends on the performance of the candidate along with recommendations of their contribution from the Haselfrë Team.
To apply
Submit your applications to your local career services offices based on your school.
Application Deadline: 2012, February 15th for Summer Positions
Resume Screening: From 2012, February 16th
If you have any questions, please contact your Career Services office for further information. You can also find more information about Haselfrë Udyog at www.haselfreudyog.com .
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Long Way Home
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Long Way Home’s mission as a 501(c)(3) is to break the cycle of poverty among youth in developing communities by creating educational opportunities, cultivating civic interaction, and encouraging healthy lifestyles. We believe that every person has the responsibility to work towards eradicating poverty, that successful community-development is driven by hard work at the grassroots level, and that motivated individuals with appropriate training can learn to become leaders within their own communities. Long Way Home offers our volunteers the opportunity to see development work in action…both its challenges and its rewards.
Currently, Long Way Home is constructing a 17-building school complex, Técnico Maya, in San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala using alternative green construction techniques. The current Técnico Maya operates in a substandard building that often lacks running water and electricity, and due to limited government funding teachers are not paid a regular salary. It is the only school in Comalapa that teaches in the indigenous Mayan dialect, Kaqchikel, and currently has a capacity of 31 students. When construction is complete in 2014, the new Técnico Maya will have a capacity for 400 students, and will offer courses in carpentry, masonry, mechanic, electrical, welding, horticulture, alternative construction, micro-business and environmental education, in addition to the current Técnico Maya curriculum.
The World Bank considers three quarters of Guatemala’s 13 million people to be living in poverty. Guatemala is roughly the size of the state of Indiana and is crisscrossed by mountains. Colorful busses constantly flirt with the edges of its deep ravines. This striking country and her beautiful people are also divided by ethnic discrimination, socio-economic disparity, and sharp inequities in access to health care and education.
The “Agreement on the Identity and Rights of Indigenous Peoples” recognizes that four peoples live side by side in Guatemala: the Mayas, the Ladinos, the Garífuna and the Xinca. The Xinca and Maya are both considered indigenous groups. The Garífuna has its origins in the Caribbean. Ladinos are the people of mixed racial ancestry; they constitute 59% of Guatemala’s population. The Maya are subdivided into 21 linguistic groups, each of which has its own language. Most published information relates to the K’iche’, Kaqchikel and Q’eqchi’.
San Juan Comalapa is a rural municipality of 41,000 located in the west central highlands of Guatemala at an elevation of 7,000 ft. The area is principally dedicated to agriculture, but is also known for producing fine art and artisan works. The main sources of income are cultivation of corn and beans and production of artisan goods for sale. The ethnic composition is 97% Kaqchiquel Maya and 3% Ladino. Kaqchikel people constitute 8.7% of Guatemala’s overall population.
Until about 20-25 years ago, it was uncommon in Guatemala to use the term “Maya” to designate the contemporary “Mayas”. In reaction to foreign labels, which had for centuries underlain the social, political and economic marginalization of the indigenous peoples in Guatemala, the various indigenous organizations have begun to create a new common basis of positive Mayan identity. This expression of a new collective ethnic identity – Mayan ethnicity – has arisen out of social processes and the struggle for political participation. Although clear differences can be found among the various Mayan peoples living in Guatemala in, for example, language, ways of expressing spirituality and cultural traditions, what unites all the Mayan peoples is their past and present experience of marginalization and the resistance that has been developed to combat it. Many values shared among Mayan groups are embodied in the mission of Long Way Home’s vocational school: the value placed on community spirit, the development of working skills, a sense of responsibility for the earth and respect for culture and customs.
Long Way Home runs a volunteer and internship program, with over 100 individuals from all over the world coming to work with us each year. Some opportunities include:
International Marketing Internship
LWH is currently in need of an intern in the International Marketing sector. This internship may be continued from your home university but requires some time at our site in Comalapa, Guatemala!
Although LWH is a locally integrated non-profit, it lacks international connections. As an International Marketing intern, you will publicize LWH’s mission to the international community attracting motivated and qualified interns, volunteers and volunteer work groups.
Responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list)
•Create marketing plans for the volunteer, voluntourism and internship programs.
•Research compatible international internship programs.
•Establish relationships with internship programs from higher level educational institutions.
•Generate public relations materials to spread awareness about LWH’s mission and accomplishments, both in Guatemala and abroad.
Qualifications
•Education or experience in marketing, public relations, recruitment or other related area
•Excellent writing skills
•Ability to work independently
•Ability to read and write in Spanish a plus
Grant Writing Internship
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about grant writing for a nonprofit organization. Interns will research, prioritize and apply for grants from a variety of foundations and institutions. Our vision includes investing in future projects with the aim of continually improving the Comalapan standard of living. Our ability to undertake these ventures depends on the success of future grants.
Some examples of projects you could help achieve funding:
•Construction of primary classrooms, a library, an art lab or other planned buildings.
•Increasing local labor opportunities.
•School supplies and equipment.
•Wood burning stoves for families who cook over open fires.
•Water storage tanks for families with limited access to water.
Responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list)
•Research sources of funding for projects that LWH is planning or implementing.
•Write proposals and grants that have a good chance of being funded.
•Make a minimum three month commitment.
•Initiate other fundraising ideas.
Requirements
•Experience and/or education in communications, writing, journalism and/or research.
•Interest in collaborating with a nonprofit organization.
•First year college level Spanish or equivalent.
•Some experience in writing grants preferred.
Besides applying through Smeal Symplicity, you can complete Long Way Home’s online application here. For more information, we also have a volunteer manual located here. If you have any questions, email Long Way Home’s Volunteer Coordinator, Kristin Guité.
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