[NABS-L] FW: Intern with us this summer!

[Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President]


Dear students,
 
Please see below for an exciting announcement! Who better to seize this opportunity for blind students than one of our talented NABS members?
 
Yours,
Trisha
 
From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 2:16 PM
To: Trisha Kulkarni <nabs.president at gmail.com>
Subject: Intern with us this summer!
 
 


Apply Today: Internships Available for Summer of 2022

“I see our internship program as more than just a summer job. It is an opportunity for blind students to enhance their skills so that blindness is not a barrier to their full employment.”
– Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives

Our National Federation of the Blind 2022 Summer Internship Program will provide an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the projects and programs of the Federation, while gaining valuable experience at the center of innovation in the blindness field.

·     Hosted at the NFB headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland
·     Program starts May 30 and ends on August 5, 2022 (ten weeks)
·     The internship experience includes a stipend and, if necessary, may include sleeping accommodations at the NFB Jernigan Institute
·     Collaborate with National Federation of the Blind staff to execute projects within a variety of program areas
·     One of the requirements of the internship is participation in program activities at the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 5-July 10, 2022
Learn more about the program and how to apply in the Letter from Our Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives Regarding Internship Opportunities. Applications must be received by March 15, 2022, and we anticipate selecting members of our 2022 internship cohort by April 15, 2022.

About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We are the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people.

 






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