Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353
ancawr@anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, February 2, 2007
Contact: Lerna Kayserian
Tel: (818) 500-1918
ANCA-WR WELCOMES APPLICANTS FOR 2007 LEO SARKISIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
GLENDALE, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region
(ANCA-WR) is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications
for the 2007 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship Program in Washington, DC.
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this competitive and prestigious
internship program, which is considered to be one of the best programs of
its kind for Armenian American students. Named after long-time ANCA activist
Leo Sarkisian, the eight-week intensive program brings together numerous
young Armenian Americans from across the country to gain first-hand
experience in the American political system while working on issues of
concern to the Armenian American community.
"The Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship Program provides young adults with a
valuable experience that can not be attained with any other internship,"
said Pattyl Aposhian Kasparian. "It’s a unique opportunity to work for the
Armenian cause in the nation’s capital while creating life-long
friendships," explained Pattyl Aposhian-Kasparian, ANCA-WR Board member and
past Leo Sarkisian Intern.
In addition to working at the ANCA national headquarters, just blocks away
from the White House, Leo Sarkisian interns participate in bi-weekly lecture
series featuring a variety of guest speakers, including public officials and
Armenian American leaders from various professions. Interns are also exposed
to legislative offices and participate in meetings with prominent political
officials as part of the ANCA’s on-going advocacy work.
"It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," said Vache
Thomassian, 2006 ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern. "Working alongside the dedicated
staff of the ANCA, I learned about the inner workings of the U.S. government
and applied this knowledge on a daily basis."
The 2007 Leo Sarkisian Internship program will begin on June 18 and run
through August 10th. Applications for the internship are available through
the ANCA website at <; , click on the
Capital Gateway link. Applications must be postmarked by March 31 to be
considered for the 2007 program. After applications are reviewed, those
deemed qualified will be invited for an interview before final selections
are made in May 2007.
For more information, or to request applications, please contact the ANCA-WR
headquarters at (818) 500-1918 or by emailing us at ancawr@anca.org.
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest and most
influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in
coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout
the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.
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Photo Attached: 2006 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns