Internships

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Welcome to the One Laptop per Child internship information page. This page will provide an overview of OLPC internship opportunities. If you have questions that are not answered on this page please email Nia Lewis, Internship Coordinator, nia AT laptop. org.

Stay tuned for information on the 2009 Google Summer of Code and OLPC's Cambridge, MA based internship program.

2009 Cambridge, MA Based Internship Program

International Operations Internships

Operation's interns will assist in nearly all aspect of OLPC's mission. Interns should have an interest in development, public policy and logistics. Highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals will interact with OLPC staff, representatives from countries, NGOS, UN agencies and private industry. Interns will participate in policy development, program management and partner communications. Interns must have strong communication skills, be highly computer literate, enjoy fast-paced environments and not mind being interrupted.

How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to: Nia Lewis, nia AT laptop.org

Applications must be received by March 8, 2009

For more information on OLPC please visit our website at 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

2009 International Internship Program

One Laptop per Child Offers Intern Program in Peru and Uruguay

Improve children’s education and help change the world.

About Our Internship:

Volunteer to change the world and yourself by participating in the OLPC International Internship program.

At OLPC, our interns will be vital 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 a full-time commitment. 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 or Uruguay
• 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

How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to: Nia Lewis, nia AT laptop.org

Applications must be received by March 8, 2009

For more information on OLPC please visit our website at 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

About OLPC:
One Laptop per Child is committed to providing 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. OLPC currently has over five hundred thousand XO-Laptops in the hands of children.

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One Laptop per Child ofrece un programa de pasantias, en Perú y Uruguay.
Mejorar la educación de niños y ayudar a cambiar el mundo.

Acerca de OLPC:
One Laptop per Child esta comprometido a proveer oportunidades educativas para los niños mas pobres del mundo proporcionando a cada niño una computadora portátil robusta, de bajo costo, de bajo consumo de energía, conectada a contenido y software diseñado para un aprendizaje colaborativo, alegre, y poderoso. OLPC tiene actualmente más de quinientos mil Computadoras Portátiles-XO en las manos de niños.

Acerca de nuestro programa de pasantias Ofrézcase como voluntario para cambiar el mundo y a usted mismo participando en el programa Internacional de pasantias de OLPC.

En OLPC, nuestros pasantes serán miembros vitales de nuestro innovador proyecto de aprendizaje 1:1 y parte importante del sistema de apoyo en campo. Los puestos de pasantes de verano de OLPC tienen una duración de 10 semanas (junio hasta principios de agosto) y son compromisos de tiempo completo. Los pasantes trabajaran en estrecha colaboración con un equipo de implementación local que consiste de maestros, técnicos profesionales, funcionarios gubernamentales y miembros del grupo de aprendizaje de OLPC.

Si usted es un estudiante de pregrado o postgrado con interés en educación, tecnología o creación de capacidad local, nuestro puesto de pasante le proporcionara una valiosa experiencia práctica.

Los pasantes:
viajaran a uno de los países seleccionados por un periodo de 10 semanas: 1 semana de orientación y 9 semanas en la comunidad, ya sea en Perú o Uruguay
apoyarán un programa interactivo de aprendizaje del idioma Ingles
ayudarán a los niños a aprender a diseñar y construir sus propios proyectos de Software
recibirán una computadora portátil XO
participarán en actividades/entrenamiento en línea con empleados de OLPC
participarán en una sesión de cierre y celebración

Requisitos:
Pasaporte
Registro de vacunación vigente
Dominio en el idioma Español

Como Aplicar al programa:
Por favor envíe una carta de presentación y hoja de vida a: Nia Lewis, nia@laptop.org Las aplicaciones deben ser recibidas el 8 de marzo de 2009 Para obtener más información sobre OLPC, por favor visite nuestra página web: www.laptop.org

Nota: Esta es una pasantia no remunerada diseñada para incrementar el impacto de OLPC. Recomendamos a los candidatos solicitar financiación a través de sus universidades. OLPC ofrece un número limitado de becas para personas con necesidad financieras. Si ustedes es uno de ellos, pueden ponerse en contacto con Nia Lewis, nia@laptop.org