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Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities
The Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability Council www.nbdc.com and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.

To be considered for an internship, a student must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student with a disability, who has completed at least 60 credits, and is maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be found on the web site at www.emerging-leaders.com.

Please note: The application deadline for 2009 program is December 31, 2008.

National Business & Disability Council's National Resume Database
The National Business & Disability Council's National Resume Database, which was developed with the goal of bringing together top talent with disabilities and America's top employers in both the private and public sector. This service is provided free of charge to job seekers with disabilities and is open to applicants who have earned or are expected to earn a two or four year degree within the next six months or have completed equivalent technical training.

Log onto www.nbdc.com and click onto Job Seekers.

Pearson Student Advisory Board program from June 2009 – June 2010
Leading global media company, Pearson, is seeking bright, motivated college students to be part of the Pearson Student Advisory Board program from June 2009 – June 2010 for their Higher Education business.

Why Should Students Join?

$1,000 stipend and complimentary copies of Pearson textbooks.
Résumé-building, real world experience –before graduation.
Exciting, all-expenses paid summits with senior Pearson executives.
Travel on an as needed basis to complete special assignments.
The opportunity to collaborate with smart, ambitious students.

What Are the Responsibilities of PSAB Members?

Have direct communication with senior Pearson executives about students' concerns and needs.
Influence the direction of future product models in your areas of interest.
Develop committee projects based on the Board member’s interests and strengths.
Time commitment averages 5 hours per week.

Application Guidelines

Students at four-year colleges must be in their second or third year at the time of application.
Students at two-year colleges must have successfully completed at least a year of course work by June 2009.
All majors are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Submit the following to studentrelations@pearson.com by December 31, 2008:

Cover letter highlighting student's qualifications
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation from faculty or employer
Transcript of courses and grades (official or unofficial)

Phone: 256-824-6203
Fax: 256-824-6672
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