What is CYI?
The Chinese Youth Initiative (CYI) is a program that enables youth to take an active role in the Chinese community through activities that encourage a positive identity, community responsibility, awareness, and action. CYI youth meet and run activities year-round.
CYI also has a seven-week summer internship that gives participants the opportunity to learn about and participate in the Chinese community.

The first three weeks are filled with educational workshops, discussions,
videos, guest speakers, and fieldtrips. During the final four weeks, each intern will apply what s/he has learned to work on a project related to current community concerns or areas of the Chinese Progressive Association's work. Examples of past projects include helping to organize against the construction of an eight-floor parking garage in the center of residential Chinatown and documenting the life histories of several immigrant elders. Participants will receive a stipend of $270 every two weeks for the duration of the internship.

When does the 2005 program begin?
CYI 2005 will begin July 5 and end August 20. Participants must make a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week, including some evening and weekend activities. For the first three weeks, interns' schedule will be from Monday through Thursday, 10am to 3pm. The schedule for the following four weeks will be arranged according to the projects selected.

Who can apply?
CYI is open to young men and women between the ages of 15 and 19. We especially encourage Chinese bilingual youth and those youth with a real interest in learning about and working in the community to apply.

How do I apply?
1. Complete the application form on the back of this sheet (or write down your name, address, age, phone number, hobbies, and current school and grade level on a separate piece of paper), including the application essay and a copy of your resume.

2. Submit your completed application postmarked by May 13, 2005.

3. Applicants will be contacted for an interview

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Chinese Youth Initiative Summer Internship Application Form

Name:__________________________________________

Address:________________________________________

Email:__________________________________________

Birth Date:_______ Phone number:___________________

Hobbies:________________________________________

School:_________________________________________

Grade level as of fall 2005:__________________________

How did you hear about CYI?_________________________

2. On a separate piece of paper, please write an essay (500 words or less -- around 2 pages) answering the following questions: What does the Chinese community mean to you? Why would you like to be an intern of CYI? Please use personal experiences and examples in your answers.

3. Please enclose a copy of this application (if from web site print out page) and a copy of your resume (if you have one but not necessary).
Submit your completed application by email or postal mail postmarked by May 13, 2005 to:

Chinese Progressive Association
28 Ash Street
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617) 357-4499
Fax: (617) 357-9611
E-mail: lawrence@cpaboston.org
Questions? Contact Lawrence Joe.