ANC Glendale Accepting Applications for the Winter 2012 Internship Program
November 30, 2011

Glendale, CA –The Armenian National Committee of Glendale announced this week that applications for the 2012 Winter Session of its Internship Program are now available. Interested individuals can view and download copies of the application by visiting the “For Students” section of the ANC Glendale website at www.ancglendale.org.

“The ANC-Glendale Internship program gave me the necessary tools to excel in a professional environment while also instilling in me the values of political advocacy and community leadership. I have taken all that i learned in one summer and apply it daily, in college, and outside of it in any working environment. I'd advise students to apply, and more so, to be prepared for a challenging experience that will ask them to motivate others and to lead,” stated former ANC Glendale intern, Talar Malakian, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for Orange County ANC.

In addition to networking with community leaders, candidates participate in workshops featuring a variety of guest speakers, including public officials, ANC leadership, and specialists from the community. With the growth of the internship program, ANCG interns will also benefit from increased externship opportunities with city department officials, commissions, media establishments and community based organizations.

"I think the internship program was the biggest learning stretch for me. I never would have known all the things I was capable of without the ANC Glendale internship. It's a great opportunity to learn about the struggles and issues of the Armenian-American community, governmental proceedings and how they impact our daily lives while meeting new people and helping the community,” noted former intern, Ani Nazaryan.  “ I'd recommend this internship to others because it is an opportunity of a lifetime - an opportunity to accomplish so much in such a short time," added Nazaryan.

The 2012 Winter Session of the ANCG Internship Program will begin on January 4, 2012and end on May 25, 2012. Applications for the internship are available on the ANC Glendale Chapter website at www.ancglendale.org and through the ANCG headquarters. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 23, 2011 to be considered for the Winter 2012 Session.

Established in Fall 2007, the ANCG IP is a selective part-time, leadership-training program, which introduces young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. The program provides an opportunity for student leaders and activists to gain an in-depth understanding of Armenian American issues as well as advocacy efforts on the local level, while contributing to ANCG's vision and mission.

For more information or to request applications contact the ANCG headquarters at (818) 243-3444 or at info@ancglendale.org.

The Armenian National Committee-Glendale Chapter advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city’s Armenian-American community and promotes increased civic participation and awareness at the grassroots and public policy levels.

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