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Welcome to the One Laptop per Child internship information page. You can find more information here: [http://laptop.org/en/interns/index.shtml Internships] |
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This provides an overview for various OLPC '''internship''' programs that are available. |
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==2009 Current Opportunities == |
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'''One Laptop per Child Offers Intern Program in Peru and Uruguay''' |
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''Improve children’s education and help change the world.'' |
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'''About Our Internship:'''<br> |
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Volunteer to change the world and yourself by participating in the OLPC International Internship program. |
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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. |
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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. |
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'''Interns will:<br>''' |
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• 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 <br> |
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• support an interactive English language learning program <br> |
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• help children learn by designing and constructing their own software projects <br> |
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• receive an XO laptop <br> |
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• participate in online activities/training with OLPC employees <br> |
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• participate in a wrap-up and celebratory session <br> |
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'''Requirements:''' <br> |
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• Passport <br> |
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• Immunizations <br> |
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• Proficiency in the Spanish language <br> |
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'''How to apply:''' <br> |
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Please send a cover letter and resume to: Nia Lewis, nia@laptop.org |
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Applications must be received by March 8, 2009 |
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For more information on OLPC please visit our website at www.laptop.org. |
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Please note: This is an unpaid internship position designed to increase OLPC’s impact. |
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We encourage applicants to apply for funding through their university. OLPC does offer a limited number of stipends for those with financial need. |
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If you are in need of funding please contact Nia Lewis, nia@laptop.org |
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'''About OLPC:'''<br> |
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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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