Social, Cultural, Political & Economic Development on the US/Mexican Border

Border Community Alliance Internship Program

Sponsored by The Border Community Alliance (BCA) and Fundacion del Empresariado Sonorense, A.C. (FESAC)

(Please attach your resume to this application, use the back if handwriting)

Name: ______Date:______

Phone#: ______Address: ______

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Date of Birth: ______

Emergency Contact Info:

Name: ______Relationship:______

Phone#: ______Address: ______

Education:

University: ______YOG: ______

Major and Degree: ______

Do you speak Spanish? Circle one: Yes No

If so, how would you rate your reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills? Circle one:

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Fluent Native Speaker

Short Answer Questions:

(If you need more room, please use a separate piece of paper.)

1.  Why would you like to intern with the BCA/FESAC? What would you like to gain from this internship? – personally, academically? If you are a student, do you have the support of your major academic advisor or professor(s) for your participation in the internship?

2.  What personal skills and experience have prepared you for this position?

3.  Please describe some of your cross-cultural experience.

4.  We are located on the AZ/Mexico border. What is your understanding of the US/Mexico border region?

5.  What else should we know about you?

6.  Which of your specific interests, i.e. photography, teaching, sports, etc., would you consider sharing with others in Nogales, Sonora?

Practical considerations:

Do you have a car? Yes ______No ______

What is your period of availability? Our internship will run for 6 weeks beginning mid-June. Start ______End ______

Housing will be provided. Can you be self- supporting ($300-400 month for food etc.)?

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References: – List 2-4 people who know you well (name, title, phone and email please)

Questions? Call BCA 520-398-3229, ask for Peg Bowden or Diane Brooks or email: or

Return this application to: Peg Bowden or Diane Brooks via email or mail to

BCA at the address below

In partnership withFundación del Empresariado Sonorense A.C. (FESAC)

520.398.3229

www.bordercommunityalliance.com

Mailing: PO Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646

Building the future by bridging the border.

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