CAPAY Coalition for Asian Pacific American Youth 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 ph: 617-287-5658 fax: 617-287-5622 web: http://www.capaymovement.net e-mail: [email protected] CAPAY’s YouthLearn Program 2010-2011 What is YouthLearn? CAPAY’s YouthLearn program is a year long internship created to develop young leaders in Asian American communities. In the YouthLearn program, interns explore their own identities and community histories, and develop the skills to put what they learn into action. For a year, YouthLearn interns go through workshops on topics ranging from video making, to public speaking, to the history of immigration, to media and stereotypes. If you are accepted into the YouthLearn Program, you will attend weekly workshops in the summer. In the fall, you’ll help plan CAPAY’s annual Symposium, a one-day leadership conference for Asian American youth in the greater Boston area. You’ll shadow a community organizer over the winter and, by spring you’ll have the skills to plan and execute your own project for APA heritage month in May. Interns will be paid a stipend after they complete all the program requirements. Who is CAPAY? The Coalition for Asian Pacific American Youth (CAPAY) has been working with youth for over 14 years. We have a long-standing record of supporting youth work in the community and developing youth leadership. We are situated at UMass Boston campus and share an office with the Asian American Studies program with whom we work closely. We also hold an annual leadership symposium for Asian American high school youth in and around the Boston area. Though we encourage youth to find ways to connect and give back to their communities, the learning and experiences gained through this internship will benefit the participant no matter what field of work she/he chooses in the future. Critical and active citizenship are the main focuses of CAPAY and its YouthLearn program. How can I join YouthLearn? If you identify as Asian Pacific American and are between the ages of 13 to18. .. If you’re ready to… Attend workshops on Asian American studies, art and media skills, and leadership development
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CAPAYCoalition for Asian Pacific American Youth
100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 ph: 617-287-5658 fax: 617-287-5622web: http://www.capaymovement.net e-mail: [email protected]
CAPAY’s YouthLearn Program 2010-2011
What is YouthLearn?
CAPAY’s YouthLearn program is a year long internship created to develop young leaders in Asian American communities. In the YouthLearn program, interns explore their own identities and community histories, and develop the skills to put what they learn into action. For a year, YouthLearn interns go through workshops on topics ranging from video making, to public speaking, to the history of immigration, to media and stereotypes.
If you are accepted into the YouthLearn Program, you will attend weekly workshops in the summer. In the fall, you’ll help plan CAPAY’s annual Symposium, a one-day leadership conference for Asian American youth in the greater Boston area. You’ll shadow a community organizer over the winter and, by spring you’ll have the skills to plan and execute your own project for APA heritage month in May.
Interns will be paid a stipend after they complete all the program requirements.
Who is CAPAY?The Coalition for Asian Pacific American Youth (CAPAY) has been working with youth for over 14 years. We have a long-standing record of supporting youth work in the community and developing youth leadership. We are situated at UMass Boston campus and share an office with the Asian American Studies program with whom we work closely. We also hold an annual leadership symposium for Asian American high school youth in and around the Boston area.
Though we encourage youth to find ways to connect and give back to their communities, the learning and experiences gained through this internship will benefit the participant no matter what field of work she/he chooses in the future. Critical and active citizenship are the main focuses of CAPAY and its YouthLearn program.
How can I join YouthLearn?If you identify as Asian Pacific American and are between the ages of 13 to18. ..
If you’re ready to…Attend workshops on Asian American studies, art and media skills, and leadership developmentHelp plan the annual Symposium for youth in the greater Boston areaShadow a community organizerPlan your own project (with help, of course!)
…then mail or fax application to CAPAY, c/o Asian American Studies Program, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. Fax number: (617) 287-5622
Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 4, 2010
CAPAY’s YouthLearn Application, 2010-2011
Please type or print neatly in ink.
A) Applicant ProfileLast name: ______________________________________First name:____________________________________
Home address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _________________________
Telephone ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Gender: Female____ Male ____ Date of birth: __________________ Ethnicity: ______________________________
US Citizen________ Permanent Resident_________ other: ___________________________________
Name of School/GED Program currently enrolled: ____________________________________________Grade: _______
Do you know a language other than English? No ___ If yes, what language(s)? ____________________________
Speaking Ability: Excellent______ Good______ Fair______ Poor______
Writing Ability: Excellent______ Good______ Fair______ Poor______
Reading Ability: Excellent______ Good______ Fair______ Poor______
Do you have any special needs that require accommodation? Yes______ No______
If yes, please specify: _________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense by a civilian or military court? (Do not include minor traffic violations)
Yes____ No____ if yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________
B) In case of Emergency, notify:Name______________________________________________________________ Telephone______________________
Relationship___________________________
C) Statement from Applicant: (Please answer the following questions. Type or write neatly on additional sheets of paper.)
1) Why are you interested in the YouthLearn Internship program?
2) How confident do you feel that you can commit to a year long program? What challenges will you possibly face?
3) If you are selected as a YouthLearn intern, how do you see yourself making a difference in your community and helping
to make it better?
4) If selected as a YouthLearn intern, what will be your personal goals for participating in this program? What do you hope
to gain from this experience?
5) What are some of your areas of interests (arts, media, music, science, sports, etc.)?
6) How did you hear about CAPAY’s YouthLearn Program?
From Announcement Flyer ____ Adult Counselor ____ Peers/Friends ____ Other (please specify) _______
D) Three references are required from people who know you well. (We will most likely be calling some or most of these people to ask them more about you. So let them know they are your references!) **
Name:________________________________________ Ph # where person can be reached:_________________________
Relationship to you:___________________________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________ Ph # where person can be reached:_________________________
Relationship to you:___________________________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________ Ph # where person can be reached:_________________________
Relationship to you:___________________________________________________________________________
** Recommendation letters are encouraged but not required. They can only help us get to know you better in this application process. If you choose to do this, include them with your application form.
Signature of Applicant________________________________________________ Date _________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian (If applicant is under 18 years old) ___________________________________ Date____________
Mail or fax application to CAPAY, c/o Asian American Studies Program, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. Fax number: (617) 287-5622
Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 4, 2010
If you have any questions about this application, please feel free to contact CAPAY at (617) 287-5658 and speak with Tri Quach or Molly Higgins, or by email at [email protected].
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