Preferred Qualifications:
- Students from socially and economically disadvantaged or ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
- Experience with underserved community of color or nonprofit organizations
Students who participate in the program:
- Gain valuable experience working with community-based nonprofit organizations or businesses serving diverse communities
- Develop hands-on professional skills
- Improve their communications and consulting skills
- Are exposed to potential careers and new community engagement opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge to real-life management and operational situations
- Should expect to spend approximately 60-80 hours on the project throughout the semester
- Should complete their projects within the timeframe of either Fall or Spring Semester
- Will have to submit a Work Plan at the start and a Final Report at the completion of the project
- Will be paid a $1,050.00 (minus taxes) consulting payment at project completion
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
- PREFERRED APPLICATION METHOD: Please fill out the Online Application.
- E-mail Resume and Cover Letter directly to Nedy Windham at windh003@umn.edu
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For more information, please contact:
Nedy Windham
CHI/MTAP Program Manager
Office for Business & Community Economic Development
University of Minnesota
2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 136
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Phone Number: (612) 625-2053
Fax Number: (612) 625-9056
Email Address: windh003@umn.edu
