Armenian General Benevolent Union Internships in Paris, NYC and Armenia

New York Summer Intern Program (NYSIP)
(www.agbu.org/nysip)
The New York Summer Intern Program (NYSIP) was established in 1987 to provide professional opportunities for Armenians living in the United States and abroad.

Each summer, the AGBU Presidents Club (the sponsors of the Intern Program) choose 30-35 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to participate in NYSIP. Students intern in a variety of industries, including finance media, law, international relations and the arts. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year of college to be eligible for participation. After selecting the most qualified applicants, NYSIP conducts a search of available positions and discusses options that suit the demands of each student's professional goals.

All students are housed at the New York University dormitories. The interns participate specially organized social, educational and cultural activities that highlight current and Armenian topics.



Paris Summer Intern Program (PSIP)
The Paris Summer Intern Program (PSIP) was established in 2003 to provide professional opportunities for Armenian undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. The Program will provide a solid foundation for future work experience surrounded by a vibrant city with a flair and magic of its own.

Interns will work with leading French and international companies that are shaping the European Union's economic and cultural marketplace.

Applicants must have completed their junior year of college to be eligible for participation. After selecting the most qualified applicants, the Intern Program then conducts a search of available positions and discusses options that suit the demands of each student's professional goals.

In order to appeal to a diverse cross-section of the global Armenian community, those interns without at least a moderate level of fluency in French will be required to enroll in a specially designed course at a French-language institute.

Participating interns will live in the unique Maison des Étudiants Arméniens (Armenian Student Home) [http://www.ciup.fr/citeaz/maisons/armenie/] of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. The residence was opened in 1930 through funds donated by AGBU founder Boghos Nubar and has served Armenians from around the world for decades.


Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP) (http://www.agbu.org/pressoffice/article.asp?ID=393)
AGBU is pleased to announce the launch of the organization's Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP), which will kick off in the summer of 2007 in Armenia's capital. Joining its sister programs in New York and Paris, YSIP is the latest project that serves the needs of Armenian college students who are eager to learn about their heritage and develop hands-on professional experience.

While in Armenia, students will intern at the country's leading companies and organizations, and participate in educational, cultural and social activities. YSIP's program will include language lessons, dance classes, history lectures and meetings with government officials, as well as sightseeing throughout the country. Interns will also have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with AGBU's Armenia projects, such as the American University of Armenia (AUA), the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra (APO), the three AGBU Children's Centers, Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church, Saint Nersess Hospital, the Ultrasound Center at Yerevan State Medical University, and Vaskenian Theological Seminary.

YSIP interns will also enjoy visiting some of Armenia's most beautiful sites, including Lake Sevan, the ancient churches of Garni and Geghard, and the cities of Dilijan and Gyumri. In addition, to familiarize participants with the great strides AGBU programs have made in the neighboring Republic of Karabakh, interns will journey to the Republic's capital of Stepanakert, as well as the newly built villages of the Hadrut region. Students will have the chance to personally experience the Armenian homeland and get a better understanding of their cultural identity while gaining valuable career experience through their internships.

AGBU has already enjoyed tremendous success with its summer intern programs in New York and Paris. Together, the two programs drew 46 interns from twelve different countries in 2006. The New York Summer Intern Program (NYSIP) will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, while the Paris program will mark its fourth year. For the summer of 2007, AGBU expects to select 15-20 promising undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to participate in the five-week internship program in Armenia. The YSIP application deadline is March 15, 2007. Students interested in receiving information or downloading applications can contact YSIP by emailing ysip@agbu.org.