February 16, 1999

ANC Accepting Applications For Summer Internship In Its Washington DC Office

Young Armenian-Americans are encouraged to work for the Armenian Cause in The Nation's Capitol.

The Armenian National Committee is currently accepting applications for the "ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship Program" in Washington D.C.  The internship, which was named after the late ANC activist Leo Sarkisian, will begin on June 21st and conclude on July 30th . The mission of this program is to provide leadership development opportunities for Armenian students who are committed to serve the Armenian-American community on the local, national and international levels.

Over the course of the internship, participants will receive hands-on experience in grassroots lobbying, media relations and issue advocacy.  The interns will have the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress and attend several important conferences on Capitol Hill.  Additionally, they will attend seminars delivered by prominent individuals on the history and current status of the Armenian Lobby.

To acquire an application, please contact the ANCA-WR Headquarters at (818) 500-1918.  The application deadline is March 31, 1999.