[FC-discuss] Fwd: internship info

[Kevin Donovan]

I know OLPC has dropped the ball on many things we care about, but this may
still be of interest to someone on the list.

Kevin

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From: Paul Commons <paulcommons at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Subject: Fwd: internship info
To: Kevin Donovan <kdonovan11 at gmail.com>


Thought this might interest some of you...forward to anyone you know who
might be, thanks.

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From: Julia Reynolds <julia at laptop.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Subject: Fwd: internship info
To: Paul Commons <paulcommons at gmail.com>




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From: Nia Lewis <nia at laptop.org>
Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Subject: internship info
To: julia at laptop.org



*One Laptop per Child Offers Intern Program, *
*Rwanda, Peru, Uruguay *

*Improve children's education and help change the world.*

 *About OLPC*
The One Laptop per
Child<http://wiki.laptop.org/go/One_Laptop_per_Child%5CoOneLaptopperChild>association
develops a low-cost laptop—the
"XO Laptop" <http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO%5CoXO>—to revolutionize how we
educate the world's children. Our
mission<http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Mission%5CoMission>is "to provide
educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by
providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop
with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered
learning."

*About Our Internship*
Volunteer to be part of an unforgettable travel and learning experience by
participating in the OLPC International Internship program.

At OLPC, our interns will be active members of our innovative 1:1 laptop
learning project and an important part of the on the ground support system.
OLPC summer internships run for 10 weeks (June until early August) and are
full-time commitments. Interns will work closely with a local implementation
team comprised of teachers, technical professionals, government officials
and members of the OLPC learning group.

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in
education, technology or capacity building, our internship will provide you
with invaluable hands-on experience.

Interns will:
• travel to one of the selected countries for 10 weeks: 1-week orientation
and 9 weeks at a community site in either Peru, Uruguay or Rwanda.
• support an interactive English language learning program
• help children learn by designing and constructing their own software
projects
• receive an XO laptop
• participate in online activities/training with OLPC employees
• participate in a wrap-up and celebratory session

Requirements:
• Passport
• Immunizations
• Proficiency in the Spanish language for internships in Peru or Uruguay

*How to apply: *
Please send a cover letter and resume to: Nia Lewis,
*nia at laptop.org*<nia at laptop.org>
Applications must be received by February 28, 2009
For more information on OLPC please visit our website at
*www.laptop.org*<http://www.laptop.org/>
.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship position designed to increase
OLPC's impact.  We encourage applicants to apply for funding through their
university. OLPC does offer a limited number of stipends for those with
financial need. If you are in need of funding please contact Nia Lewis,
nia at laptop.org





-- 
Julia Reynolds
One Laptop per Child (OLPC)
julia at laptop.org
617-452-5528

www.laptop.org




-- 
Kevin Donovan
Georgetown '11: SFS
630.849.8285
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