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//INTERNSHIPS
//Last Description # Used:  69

//Internships and Co-ops

//UH Internship and Co-op Programs

//Online Internship Search - General
description[2] = '<B><U>BackDoorJobs</U></B><P>If you are baffled as to a future career and are ready to explore the many doors of opportunity that short-term jobs have to offer, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.  Backdoorjobs.com is simply about discovering life&#8217;s options and finding your place in the world (and that&#8217;s real exciting stuff).  So come explore, dream, discover, and do!';
description[3] = '<B><U>Broadcast Employment Services</U></B><P>Listings of internship opportunities within television stations, cable, and broadcasting groups.';
description[4] = '<B><U>Campus Career Center</U></B><P>Create a profile and search for internship and full time positions.  Also, research company information.  Many Opportunities.';
description[5] = '<B><U>CollegeGrad.com</U></B><P>CollegeGrad.com is the #1 entry-level job site with more information, more jobs and more resources than any other entry level site.<P><B>We also have more than 2,000 links from .edu (education/college) sites as well as an additional 8,000 links from other general and career-oriented sites.  Thank you for linking to us!</B>';
description[6] = '<B><U>Cool Works</U></B><P>Outdoor and seasonal employment.  Up-to-date recruiting information for employers in National Parks and Ski Resorts.  Jobs at Yellowstone, Denali, the Grand Canyon, Mt. Rainier, Sun Valley, Big Sky Resort, Glen Canyon, and more.';
description[12] = '<B><U>Internships in Youth Development</U></B><P>The National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations is an association of the nation&#8217;s leading national non-profits in the field of health and human services.  Many of the member organizations are national offices of large networks of local health & human service organizations.  Others are national research or resource organizations or national programs.<P>The National Assembly is a learning community where leaders with parallel responsibilities at different national nonprofit health & human service organizations (e.g., CEOs, HR directors) share knowledge and expertise about their work in this sector.';
description[13] = '<B><U>Internship-USA</U></B><P>Welcome to Internships-USA.com the largest internship site on the web with more than 3,000 organizations offering internships for college and law students.  Over 20,000 students visit us every month.<P>Here you can learn about the internships listed in our 12 publications and link directly to many employer sites.  If your school is one of our over 170 subscribers you can browse the Internship Series On Line.  If your school is not a subscriber, check what is available by clicking on The Books link.';
description[15] = '<B><U>InternWeb.com</U></B><P>At Internweb.com, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide comprehensive and detailed internship information for students.  Our site is designed to be clear and easy to use for both employers and students.  Our thorough content coupled with simple and smooth directions makes our site a highly desirable destination for our audience.<P>An online resource that is devoted solely to student internships.  This site showcases a free national database with hundreds of internship opportunities within 15 different industry areas.';
description[104] = '<B><U>Internships.com</U></B><P>Search this national database for thousands of up-to-date internship opportunities. <P> 1) Go to www.internships.com. <P> 2) Click on the blue `Students Enter Here&#8217; image.<P> 3) Select the school name (University of Houston) and enter the Promo Code: UHCOUGAR. <Br>Hit `Enter&#8217;. </Br><P> 4) Register by completing your name/email address and create a password.  Hit `Register&#8217;. <P> 5) You can now search internships on this site!  If you revisit the site, simply enter your email address and password.';
description[16] = '<B><U>JobWeb</U></B><P>JobWeb offers career and job-search advice for new college graduates, and is the online complement to the Job Choices job-search publications.';
description[17] = '<B><U>Journalism Job Bank</U></B><P>Opportunities in the field of journalism, including internships.';
description[19] = '<B><U>MonsterTrak.com</U></B><P>Search full-time, part-time and internship opportunities targeted by employers to University of Houston students and alumni.';
description[21] = '<B><U>NCAA Scholarships and Internships</U></B><P>Highlights scholarships for those pursuing a sports-related career or participating in college athletics.  Includes awards for minorities and women.';
description[22] = '<B><U>Paid Internships</U></B><P>A resource for finding paying internship listings, articles, search tips and other items relevant to internship seekers.';
description[26] = '<B><U>Rising Star Internships</U></B><P>Search for internships according to your area of interest.';
description[27] = '<B><U>Studentjobs.gov</U></B><P>Studentjobs.gov provides information on thousands of Federal Government job opportunities.  There is no charge for using Studentjobs.gov and users are not required to pre-register to look for a job.';
//Science and Healthcare Internship
description[28] = '<B><U>American Association for the Advancement of Science</U></B><P><B>ENTRY POINT!</B> is a program of the <B>American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)</B> offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of Business.';
description[29] = '<B><U>National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Internship Program</U></B><P>The NHMFL Summer Internship Program matches qualified undergraduate students with scientists and researchers at three sites of the National High magnetic Field Laboratory in an 8-week research mentorship. The research experience offers unprecedented opportunities to explore science at the extremes of magnetic field, pressure, and temperature. The research experience offers many opportunities to explore contemporary science and engineering issues, and to work alongside some of the finest scientists, magnet designers, and engineers in the world.';
description[31] = '<B><U>Condensed Matter Physics Summer Intern Program</U></B><P>DOE&#8217;s education programs help ensure an adequate supply of scientists, engineers and technicians for energy-related research, production activities, and the transfer of technology.  The advancement of science, mathematics, and technology education is an essential part of DOE&#8217;s mission.';
description[32] = '<B><U>Environmental Careers Organization</U></B><P>A national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting careers in the environment since 1972.  They specialize in internships, career counseling, employment resources, conferences, and green job listing.';
description[34] = '<B><U>GlaxoSmithKline</U></B><P>GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today&#8217;s rapidly changing healthcare environment.<P>GSK also has leadership in four major therapeutic areas - anti-infectives, central nervous system (CNS), respiratory and gastro-intestinal/metabolic.  In addition, it is a leader in the important area of vaccines and has a growing portfolio of oncology products.';
description[35] = '<B><U>Internship Opportunities for Math Majors from the American Mathematical Society</U></B><P>Listing of various internships with nationwide companies.  Those internships are aimed at students in mathematics.';
description[36] = '<B><U>IT Internships from the Association for Computing Machinery "Crossroads"</U></B><P>ACM Crossroads wants to help you, our reader, find information that is relevant to being an IT student.  The page you&#8217;re looking at contains links to Internship Opportunities!<P>We would like to keep this page of Internship links strictly relevant to the Information Technology (IT) student: Computer Science Internships, MIS Internships, BIS Internships, etc.';
description[37] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Merck</U></B><P>The Intern/Graduate Associate program usually lasts between 10-12 weeks and will include 1 or more projects.  The Co-op program lasts 6 months, which allows for a more practical application of your skills to a project.  Some of our interns and co-ops have been a part of a research effort to develop life-saving drugs using Genomics.  Some have developed and helped administer market research studies for cardiovascular medicine.  Others have helped develop systems infrastructure for our many PC users at our major sites.  Whatever your field of interest, Merck has opportunities that can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we&#8217;re the right company for your long-term goals.';
description[40] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Science Magazine</U></B><P><I>Science</I> Careers is a comprehensive recruitment site, offering jobs, career advice, a resume/cv database, Meetings and Announcements, and more.  One of the first web sites to be BPA audited, <I>Science</I> averages nearly 4 million page requests every month, which translates to over 33 million hits each month.';
description[41] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Smithsonian Institute Internships</U></B><P>The Smithsonian is committed to enlarging our shared understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity by providing authoritative experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans and to promoting innovation, research, and discovery in science.  These commitments have been central to the Smithsonian since its founding more than 155 years ago.';
description[42] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Summer Internships in Biology</U></B><P>Internship programs in biology.  Some information here has been updated for 2004.  Within each category, sites are listed more or less geographically, radiating outward from the center of our universe (Morningside Heights).';
description[74] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Minority Access to Research Careers</U></B><P>Science and engineering summer research internship opportunities around the US.';
description[75] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"><B><U>Pre-Med Internships</U></B><P>Database of national pre-med internship opportunities.';
description[210] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"> <B><U>Government Internships and Fellowships for Science Undergraduates</U></B><P> Science.gov is a search engine for government science information and research results. Currently in its fourth generation, Science.gov provides search of more than 50 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 1,800 scientific Web sites.'; 
description[211] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"> <B><U>Government Internships and Fellowships for Science Graduate Students</U></B><P> Science.gov is a search engine for government science information and research results. Currently in its fourth generation, Science.gov provides search of more than 50 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 1,800 scientific Web sites.'; 
description[208] = '<B><U>Sierra Club &#8211; Environmental Career Apprenticeship Program</U></B><P>Sierra Club, America&#8217;s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization is offering paid 6-month positions that will train recent college graduates in the skills that are necessary to launch successful careers in the field of environmental protection and advocacy. Participants will be guided, coached and mentored by experienced Club staff as they handle responsibilities for organizing communities, public outreach and education, media relations and building coalitions with other partner organizations. <p> The program is located in Washington DC, begins July 1, 2008 and ends December 31, 2008. The application deadline is April 30.';
//Study Abroad
//UH Programs
description[46] = '<B><U>UH Study Abroad Programs</U></B><P>UH is affiliated with others universities for study abroad programs.  Students can take up Independent Studies at various accredited universities abroad.  Each consortium has a network of quality programs conducted in accredited foreign universities all over the world.  They have a program director and program staff in each university to assist the student from our university in matters relating to classes, home-stay, or any other matter.  This personalized service makes the study abroad experience for students very safe and comfortable.';
//UH Programs
description[47] = '<B><U>International Cooperative Education</U></B><P>Join the hundreds of American college and university students who <B>travel to Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America each summer to live and work in paid positions</B>.  As an ICE Program Participant, you&#8217;ll gain invaluable international work, culture, and language experience which you&#8217;ll carry with you the rest of your life.';
description[48] = '<B><U>The American Institute for Foreign Study, Inc. (AIFS)</U></B><P>The American Institute for Foreign Study, Inc. (AIFS) and its family of companies organizes cultural exchange programs throughout the world for more than 50,000 students each year and arranges insurance coverage for our own participants as well as participants of other organizations.  The group, a privately owned U.S. corporation with wholly owned overseas subsidiaries, has annual revenues in excess of $130 million.  Since our founding in 1964, more than a million students and teachers have participated in AIFS programs worldwide.';
description[49] = '<B><U>BUNAC</U></B><P>BUNAC&#8217;s overseas work/travel programmes offer students and young people an enriching and affordable alternative to package tourism.  On a BUNAC programme, you have the chance to live and breathe another culture from the inside rather than simply passing through as a tourist.<P>For more than 40 years, BUNAC has made it possible for many thousands of young people to explore the world through work and travel opportunities.';
description[50] = '<B><U>CDS International Internships</U></B><P>CDS International (CDS), founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities for young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives.  CDS started out small, arranging internships in U.S. companies for young German professionals and exchanging farmers between Germany and the United States.  Today, CDS serves almost 1,400 individuals annually from over 50 other countries in Europe, Asia, and South America in a variety of work/study, internship, and study tour programs.';
description[51] = '<B><U>Council on International Education Exchange</U></B><P>Study abroad and work abroad with CIEE, the Council on International Educational Exchange.  CIEE provides quality programs and services for individuals, employers, communities, and educational institutions.  Let us help you choose your international experience.';
description[52] = '<B><U>EscapeArtist</U></B><P>A website that shows you how to restart your life abroad.  With thousands of articles, contacts, resources, links and tools for finding overseas real estate, international employment, hidden enclaves, artist havens, unique destinations, offshore investments, and the requirements for living an international lifestyle.  Since 1995, we have been helping escape artists just like you restart their lives abroad.  Over 250,000 escape artists subscribe and read Escape From America Magazine and the Offshore Real Estate Quarterly.  ...join them.';
description[53] = '<B><U>Eurograduate Live</U></B><P>EUROGRADUATE LIVE features thousands of Graduate Opportunities across Europe.  You can also find expert advice on Career Planning, useful links to other great sites and details about postgraduate options.';
description[54] = '<B><U>GlobalEDGE</U></B><P>This site provides current information on the business climate, news, history, political structure, economic landscape, and relevant statistical data for 196 countries.  Powerful features such as comparing countries using multiple statistical indicators and ranking countries based on a selected statistical indicator are available.  A rich collection of country-specific international business links adds to the vast collection of information.';
description[55] = '<B><U>GoAbroad.com</U></B><P>GoAbroad.com is committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases.  GoAbroad.com utilizes cold fusion programming to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.  In addition to some of the largest directories of their kind on the internet, GoAbroad.com provides extensive additional information within its dynamically constructed travel guides, currency converter, and embassy directories.';
description[56] = '<B><U>IAESTE United States</U></B><P>IAESTE United States is an organization dedicated to developing global skills in tomorrow&#8217;s technical leaders.<P>IAESTE United States accomplishes this goal by offering exchange programs and membership in the organization.<P>IAESTE United States is the U.S. affiliate to the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).';
description[58] = '<B><U>Institute for International Education</U></B><P>The Institute of International Education is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas.  An independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1919, IIE has 19 offices worldwide, over 800 college and university IIENetwork members, and more than 5,000 volunteers.';
description[59] = '<B><U>International Job Links</U></B><P>600 International job sites where to post/search resumes-CV and job vacancies or seek opportunities and information on telework, temporary, internships, seasonal, au pair, volunteering, government jobs.';
description[60] = '<B><U>Internships Abroad</U></B><P>Find hundreds of internships abroad plus detailed information on almost every country.';
description[63] = '<B><U>UCI International opportunities Program</U></B><P>Presented by the University of California this is "the best for internships abroad," plus links to organizations, programs, and publications.';

//Volunteering

//UH Metropolitan Volunteer Program
description[64] = '<B><U>UH Metropolitan Volunteer Program</U></B><P>MVP maintains volunteer opportunities in a wide variety of organizations within the Houston area.  Gain valuable experience to enhance your education and volunteer today!';
//UH Campus Activities and Student Organizations
description[65] = '<B><U>UH Campus Activities and Student Organizations</U></B><P>The Department of Campus Activities emphasizes the holistic development of student through co-curricular experiential involvement.  The professional advising staff provides support services and resources for a broad range of student organizations.';
//Online Links
description[67] = '<B><U>Peace Corps</U></B><P>This site contains background information on the organization, recruiting, diversity, and reach of this volunteer service program.  It is developed for audiences of various ages.';
description[68] = '<B><U>VolunteerMatch.org</U></B><P>VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States.  Volunteers enter their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch web site to quickly find local volunteer opportunities matching individual interests and schedules.  This simple, effective service has already generated hundreds of thousands of volunteer referrals nationwide.';
description[69] = '<B><U>volunteerhouston.org</U></B><P>A directory of volunteer opportunties in the Houston area.';
description[71] = '<B><U>UH Office of Undergraduate Research</U></B><P>The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Houston is charged with the task of organizing, facilitating, and enhancing opportunities for undergraduate research on the UH campus.  Although housed in The Honors College, the office serves undergraduates from all colleges and disciplines.'; 
description[73] = '<B><U>INROADS</U></B><P>For over three decades, INROADS has helped businesses gain greater access to diverse talent through continuous leadership development of outstanding ethnically diverse students and placement of those students in internships at many of North America&#8217;s top corporations, firms and organizations.';
description[76] = '<B><U>DC Internships</U></B><P>Designed for students majoring in public policy, politics, economics and international relations- the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political & Economic offers many internship positions.';
description[77] = '<B><U>Federal Internships</U></B><P>Student employment and internships with the federal government.';
description[78] = '<B><U>Idealist.org</U></B><P>Listings of organizations, volunteer opportunities, internships, non-profit jobs, and publications in 120 countries.';
description[79] = '<B><U>Internship for America</U></B><P>Resource provides prescreened internships throughout the united States. The service manages stipends, salaries, and helps interns find housing.';
description[80] = '<B><U>Internships in Washington</U></B><P>Website for the Institute for Experiential Learning. This site is aimed at all majors.';
description[82] = '<B><U>Texas Legislative Internship Program</U></B><P>The Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP), begun in 1990, is one of the educational programs sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis and administered by the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University. The TLIP provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students attending Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in various state agencies, and in local government.';
description[83] = '<B><U>Texas Government Internships</U></B><P>Links to basic sources for finding internship information with Texas state government entities. Scroll down to see additional organizations that have requested interns in the recent past.';
description[84] = '<B><U>Texas Attorney General Internship Programs</U></B><P>The OAG seeks dedicated, motivated people who possess a genuine desire to perform public service.  Candidates are selected based on scholastic achievement (including grade point average), demonstrated leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities, oral and written communication skills, as well as prior experience in their area of concentration.';
description[85] = '<B><U>University of Houston Center for Public Policy</U></B><P>In an effort to introduce students to the inner-workings of public service, the Center for Public Policy directs the Mickey Leland Congressional Internship and the Local Government Internship Programs, as well as participates in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and other independent programs.';
description[86] = '<B><U>University of Houston Law School Career Development Resources</U></B><P>The Career Development Office (CDO) provides students and alumni with tools and strategies to conduct successful job searches.';
description[87] = '<B><U>Southwestern University Department of History Career Links</U></B><P>Depending on your interests and experience, the following internships would make good use of your historical and liberal arts education. Most of these internships do not require a major in history, but each shows some preference for, or requires, history training. Many of these locations also have full-time jobs available.';
description[88] = '<B><U>Institute for Humane Studies/George Mason University.</U></B><P>Public policy internship available.  The mission of IHS is to support the achievement of a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty and who demonstrate the potential to help change the current climate of opinion to one more congenial to the principles and practice of freedom.';
description[89] = '<B><U>The Roosevelt Institution Think Tank Internship Opportunities</U></B><P>Legislative/Research opportunities.  We are an organization of students, for students and by students, working to develop the means to define and implement the politics we believe in.  We work to deliver sound, progressive policy research to policymakers at all levels of government.  We work to organize, train and empower the next generation of progressive leaders. ';
description[90] = '<B><U>The Official Film Commission for DFW</U></B><P>The Dallas Film Commission offers a few unpaid student internships each semester to college students.  Most of our former students go to work in the industry after their tour of duty with us is completed, and have found our office to be a great way to become familiar with it.';
description[91] = '<B><U>Texas Film Commission</U></B><P>The film commission&#8217;s internship program offers college students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of and gain experience in the film, animation and video game industries. We are seeking students with excellent communication skills who want to learn how these industries work and contribute to the film commission&#8217;s efforts to promote and expand the Texas film industry.';
description[92] = '<B><U>Texas Music Office- Office of the Governor</U></B><P>The fellowship program of the Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Office of the Governor offers college students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the music industry. The TMO seeks students with excellent communication skills who want to learn how the music industry works, and who want to contribute to the TMO&#8217;s research, publishing and marketing efforts.';
description[94] = '<B><U>Institute for Humane Studies</U></B><P>Film, Production, and Journalism internships available.  The mission of IHS is to support the achievement of a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty and who demonstrate the potential to help change the current climate of opinion to one more congenial to the principles and practice of freedom.';
description[96] = '<B><U>KHOU 11 Houston Internships</U></B><P>If you&#8217;re a junior or senior in college, and would like a paid intern with Houston&#8217;s No. 1 watched News team, this is your chance! KHOU is committed to hiring interns from colleges and accredited universities and potentially integrate them into our workforce in the future.';
description[97] = '<B><U>KPRC Local 2 Houston Internships</U></B><P>The internship program at KPRC/TV 2 is designed to provide students with the opportunity to utilize their knowledge in various fields of communication by receiving hands on experience. In addition to educational experience, they are able to enhance the overall productivity and efficiency of the television industry.';
description[98] = '<B><U>KTRK Local ABC Houston</U></B><P>Are you interested in an internship at ABC13? Interns are utilized in various departments of the TV station, primarily in news. Internships are available for the fall and spring semesters, and over the summer. Interns must be a junior or senior enrolled in college and must receive credit for their effort.';
description[99] = '<B><U>FOX 26 Internships</U></B><P>Fox television stations, FOX 26, KRIV and MY 20 KTXH have an ongoing internship program for junior- and senior-level college students majoring in broadcast communications and/ or journalism, as well as other subject areas. ';
description[100] = '<B><U>Journalism Job Bank</U></B><P>Opportunities in the field of journalism, including internships.';
description[101] = '<B><U>Broadcast Employment Services</U></B><P>Listings of internship opportunities within television stations, cable, and broadcasting groups.';
description[102] = '<B><U>Texas State&#8212;Center for International Studies Internship Opportunities</U></B><P>International internship opportunities listed through Texas State University&#8212;San Marcos.';
description[103] = '<B><U>Department of State Student Internships </U></B><P>What could a student internship mean to you at the U.S. Department of State? It&#8217; s an opportunity for you to get an inside look at the different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign affairs.';
description[107] = '<B><U>City of Houston</U></B><P> The Office of the City Attorney has both internship and externship positions available for law school students.';
description[108] = '<B><U>Alzheimer&#8217;s Association Houston &nbsp; Southeast Texas Chapter</U></B><P> To eliminate Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease through the advancement of research, and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers.';
description[109] = '<B><U>American Lung Association</U></B><P>The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and to promote lung health.';
description[110] = '<B><U>Child Advocates of Fort Bend</U></B><P>Child Advocates, Inc. mobilizes court appointed volunteers to help break the vicious cycle of child abuse. We speak up for abused children who are lost in the system and guide them into safe environments where they can thrive.';
description[112] = '<B><U>Hope4Kidz</U></B><P>Hope4KidZ, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that began in 1998 to ensure safer living environments for children in state residential foster care institutions.';
description[113] = '<B><U>Mothers Against Drunk Driving</U></B><P>MADD helped pass the federal 21 minimum drinking age and zero tolerance laws across the country. Formally embracing the prevention of underage drinking only strengthens MADD&#8217;scommitment to youth. We will continue to partner with safety experts, educators, law enforcement, policymakers, parents and youth themselves to tackle underage drinking. Our nation&#8217;s youth are tomorrow&#8217;s leaders and we are investing in their future and ours.';
description[115] = '<B><U>Texas Center For The Missing</U></B><P>Texas Center for the Missing provides missing child prevention and education programs to children and adults; administers the Houston Regional Amber Plan, the alert that goes out if a child is abducted; and coordinates the training and missing person search activities of the eleven member organizations of the Southeast Texas Search and Rescue Alliance. Additionally, we educate the public on missing child issues and train law enforcement officers in the use of the Amber Alert system and other missing person search techniques and resources.';
description[116] = '<B><U>Children at Risk</U></B><P>Children at Risk improves the quality of life of Greater Houston’s children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration and advocacy. Children at Risk&#8217;s primary focus on every issue is to change policies, laws and programs to respond more effectively to the needs of children. Our vision is to make Greater Houston a place where children#8217;s needs come first, where families thrive and where ample resources are available to children and their families. ';
description[118] = '<B><U>Court Monitor Volunteer</U></B><P>The Court Monitor Volunteer is responsible for attending DWI misdemeanor court cases in Harris County and collecting information that can be used o recommend constructive improvements to our judicial system. All volunteers must have an open mind and good critical thinking and listening skills. Must be able to attend court on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Ethical behavior confidentiality is a must. Training will be provided for all volunteers.';
description[119] = '<B><U>Texas Civil Rights Project</U></B><P>TCRP has many different opportunities for volunteers, who have a passion for social justice and human rights. Every amount of time you can contribute, at any kind of work you feel comfortable with, helps us build a stronger and more vigorous civil rights program in Texas.';
description[120] = '<B><U>International Justice Mission</U></B><P>Be agents of change! There are numerous outlets for students to make significant contributions to the fight against injustice. IJM recognizes the potential of students to be effective leaders in the fight for international human rights and aims to build a justice generation.';
description[122] = '<B><U>Texas Governor&#8217;s Fellowship Program</U></B><P>Texas Governor&#8217;s  Fellowship Program will Give students an overview of state government by working closely with staff in the Office of the Governor. Provide students with experience in a working office environment. Enhance appreciation of public service. Fellows are assigned to work with the Governor&#8217;s staff.';
description[123] = '<B><U>Texas Legislative Internship Program</U></B><P>The Texas Legislative Internship Program, begun in 1990, is an educational internship program sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis and administered by the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University. TLIP provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students attending Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in various state agencies, and in local government.';
description[125] = '<B><U>United States Senator Texas Office Internships</U></B><P>The state offices provide interns with a practical knowledge of constituent services. Staff members assist Texans who are seeking assistance from agencies of the federal government. State office intern duties include assisting staff members with casework and constituent requests, as well as providing general office support. If you are interested in becoming an intern in one of Senator Hutchison&#8217;s Texas offices, please contact the state office in which you are seeking an internship.';
description[126] = '<B><U>Hays-Caldwell Women&#8217;s Center</U></B><P>The purpose of the Hays&macr;Caldwell Women&#8217;s  Center is to create an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated. The Center provides education, violence prevention services, and crisis intervention to victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Internships focus on the areas of child abuse, family violence and sexual assault. Interns receive unique practical skills and work in a positive environment.';
description[127] = '<B><U>CrossRoads: Community Partnership for Youth, Inc.</U></B><P>The mission of CROSSROADS is to prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering positive relationships between youth and volunteers. CROSSROADS is symbolic of where the youth we serve are standing &macr; at a critical point in time in their lives. Our mentors must be 21 years of age and volunteer a minimum of 1 hour a week. There are many sites, areas (Katy, Clear Lake, Chimney Rock / Bellaire, and Downtown) and available times of the week for mentors to meet with their assigned child. Volunteers mentor boys and girls that are placed in facilities by the juvenile probation department and who are in desperate need of a positive role model.';
description[128] = '<B><U>Prison Fellowship</U></B><P>Our Mission: To seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family and community through the power and truth of Jesus Christ, and the transformation of believers as they apply biblical thinking to all of life, enabling them to transform their communities through the grace and the trust of Jesus Christ. Our Vision: That Jesus Christ&#8217;s transforming grace and truth be manifested in the lives of prisoners and their families, as the local church and Prison Fellowship partner in Christ&#8217;s work to restore prisoners to the community and Church as contributing members, bearing witness that no life is beyond the reach of God&#8217;s power, and in the lives of believers, enabling the Church to influence every arena of life, advancing truth, justice, mercy, love, goodness and beauty. ';
description[200] = '<B><U>MAD Magazine: DC Comics</U></B><P>If you are interested in an internship for Mad Magazine, please see the information on this website';
description[201] = '<B><U>Congressional Budget Office</U></B><P>CBO summer internships provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships, which have ranged in number from 10 to 28, are located in Washington, D.C. They normally last 10 weeks and include compensation based on academic level and work experience.';
description[202] = '<B><U>Capital Fellows Program</U></B><P>These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows and associates include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of the Peace Corps, corporate executives, and local government and community leaders.';
description[203] = '<B><U>Project Vote Smart</U></B><P>The Project Vote Smart National Internship Program provides a unique lesson in the study of American politics. Students from across the nation and around the world come to our high tech research center in the Montana Rockies for ten weeks to help American citizens educate themselves about elected officials and candidates. By providing this information in an easy and accessible manner, Project Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the political hype and misrepresentation characteristic of present day political campaigns.';
description[204] = '<B><U>The city of Phoenix Management Intern Program</U></B><P>The city of Phoenix Management Intern Program has been attracting outstanding individuals to government service since 1950. If you are interested in a career in public administration, this one-year, full-time program is an excellent opportunity to experience a variety of innovative management systems; gain exposure to many of the issues facing a large, well-run city government; and develop important professional skills. Established in 1950, our program is one of the most respected local government training programs in the United States. It is designed to attract, develop, and retain innovative people in local government.';
description[205] = '<B><U>The USGA Fellowship</U></B><P>The USGA Fellowship in Leadership and Service is committed to providing opportunities for personal development through golf and its values. This two-year program with an opportunity to create a third-year project, connects college graduates at the outset of their careers with resources that enable them to grow personally and professionally.';
description[206] = '<B><U>United States Department of Justice</U></B><P>At the U.S. Department of Justice, picture yourself as an Attorney, Special Agent, Engineer, Auditor, Information Technology Specialist, Criminal Investigator, Scientist, Medical Professional, Correctional Officer, Budget/Management Specialist, Chemist, Forensic Scientist, Management/Program Analyst, Accountant, Intelligence Research Specialist, Paralegal Specialist. Your door to these careers and many others can be opened at the Department of Justice (DOJ).';
description[207] = '<B><U>Fast Forward Language Institute</U></B><P>Fast Forward Language Institute is very happy to present you its new paid internship program in Brazil! Language lessons at Fast Forward Language Institute focus on communication; beyond grammar books and written exercises, our professors include a variety of oral and listening elements with up-to-date technology to stimulate a comprehensive understanding of the Portuguese language. ';
description[209] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"> <B><U>Texas Medical Center Careers</U></B><P> This is a listing of hospitals and health organizations that comprise the Texas Medical Center.  Search here for internship and career opportunities in the healthcare field.'; 
description[210] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"> <B><U>Government Internships and Fellowships for Science Undergraduates</U></B><P> Science.gov is a search engine for government science information and research results. Currently in its fourth generation, Science.gov provides search of more than 50 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 1,800 scientific Web sites.'; 
description[211] = '<div style="margin-top:500px;"> <B><U>Government Internships and Fellowships for Science Graduate Students</U></B><P> Science.gov is a search engine for government science information and research results. Currently in its fourth generation, Science.gov provides search of more than 50 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 1,800 scientific Web sites.'; 
description[212] = '<B><U>Center for International Studies </U></B><P>This is a list of international studies internship programs compiled by University of St. Thomas (Houston).  The majority of these internships programs take place in DC, New York and/or abroad.';
description[213] = '<B><U>iinternship.com</U></B><P>iinternship.com is a global interactive platform for internships, (work) placements and graduation assignments on an international level.';
description[214] = '<B><U>NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP)</U></B><P>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pleased to announce the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP), offering undergraduates across the United States mentored internship experiences at NASA Centers and research support facilities.';
description[215] = '<B><U>Families Under Urban & Social Attack (FUUSA)</U></B><P>Volunteers are the heart of FUUSA. FUUSA has many volunteer opportunities available.A volunteer is a person who freely gives his or her time and talent to a worthwhile group or cause. FUUSA is looking for people from all walks of life that can commit to helping our staff in providing services to children and families.  Volunteering means you can make difference by:Facilitating a support group for children, youth, or parents, Helping with office support, Helping with fundraising events etc&#8230;.';
description[216] = '<B><U>YMCA Houston</U></B><P>Volunteers are at the heart of the YMCA and that is why the YMCA is at the heart of the community. When you are a volunteer at the YMCA, you are part of a not-for-profit organization with a vision of building Strong Kids , Strong Families and Strong Communities.';
description[217] = '<B><U>Collaborative for Children</U></B><P>Collaborative for Children is a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of early care and education in the Houston area.';
description[218] = '<B><U>Children&#8217;s Museum of Houston</U></B><P>Do you like to have fun.be in an up-beat environment.and be involved with kids and adults? Become a VOLUNTEER at the Children&#8217;s Museum of Houston!';
description[219] = '<B><U>Communities In Schools (CIS)</U></B><P>CIS works closely with university interns, work-study students, and corporate and community volunteers to meet the needs of our students and their families.  In 2006-2007, CIS worked with more than 1,000 volunteers who provided thousands upon thousands of hours of service to CIS students and their families.';

description[272] = '<B><U>The American Liver Foundation</U></B><P>The American Liver Foundation was created in 1976 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD). This organization of scientists and healthcare professionals was concerned with the rising incidence of liver disease and the lack of awareness among both the general public and the medical community. The mission, the programs and the services provided by ALF complement the great work of AASLD.';
description[273] = '<B><U>The Parish School</U></B><P>The Parish School specializes in early language intervention and individualized instruction with a focus on the education of the whole child.';
description[274] = '<B><U>Houston Initiative for Global Health, Education and Research (HIGHER)</U></B><P>The ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program The purpose of the fellowship program is to enhance the training of graduates of the schools of public health with an interest in global health to experience and participate in aspects of global surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, strategic information, program management, and HIV Prevention and accelerate their careers as leaders in global public health.';
description[275] = '<B><U>Houston Rockets</U></B><P>The Houston Rockets and Comets welcome college junior, senior and graduate level students along with recent college graduates (up to 12 months following graduation date) to pursue a number of internship opportunities. Internship opportunities are offered in various departments throughout the year including Accounting, Broadcasting, Community Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, IT, and Corporate Development';
description[276] = '<B><U>Houston Astros</U></B><P>The Astros offer scholarships to eligible students. The Houston Astros Internship Scholarship Program has been established to increase opportunities for undergraduate students of limited financial means to be able to complete full time internships with the club.';
description[277] = '<B><U>Houston Texans</U></B><P>The Houston Texans are looking for players who want to make an impact on the Team. We scout for players who are innovative, passionate, accountable, and those who are willing to work as a team player to contribute to the achievement of the Houston Texans&#8217; goal of becoming the most respected and most valuable professional sports franchise in the world.';
description[278] = '<B><U>Houston Aeros</U></B><P>The Houston Aeros mission is striving for excellence to insure all fans great pride, entertainment and community in being a part of our organization.';
description[279] = '<B><U>Dallas Mavericks</U></B><P>The Dallas Mavericks organization is always looking for talented professionals to join our team. We have a variety of full, seasonal and internship opportunities available. Please check our job listings on a regular basis as it is updated when new positions become available with the Mavs.';
description[280] = '<B><U>Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse </U></B><P>Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse is a private non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization that has been serving families trapped in the cycle of family violence since 1980. Only AVDA works to break this cycle by intervening with both the victim and the abuser. AVDA operates two direct-service programs unique to Harris County. The Legal Advocacy Progam offers free legal representation for adults and children trapped in abusive intimate-partner or family relationships and the nationally recognized Battering Intervention and Prevention Program provides specialized psycho-educational counseling which enables batterers to recognize, accept responsibility for and end their abusive behavior.';
description[281] = '<B><U>Skills for Living</U></B><P>Counseling families, conducting workshops, working with teens, locating community resources, collaborating with communities are just a few of the opportunities available at S4L.  Volunteer commitment is scalable based on the project and the time you have available.';
description[282] = '<B><U>National Basketball Association</U></B><P>Search for job opportunities with the NBA';
description[283] = '<B><U>Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI)</U></B><P>PSI offers an extensive continuum of behavioral health programs to critically ill children, adolescents and adults and is the largest operator of owned or leased freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities with approximately 10,000 beds in 31 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands';
description[284] = '<B><U>AkzoNobel</U></B><P>IT plays a huge part in almost every area of business. Our Information Systems team has to implement, improve and manage our IT systems, making sure they work properly and fixing any problems swiftly.';
description[285] = '<B><U>Houston Chronicle</U></B><P>Students who are college juniors or seniors are eligible for a variety of internships at the Chronicle.';
description[286] = '<B><U>American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT)</U></B><P>Each Year AWRT Houston awards scholarships and internships to outstanding College Juniors and Seniors, both men and women, interested in pursuing a career in media.';
description[287] = '<B><U>Memorial Hermann</U></B><P>Exciting volunteer opportunities are available throughout Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. Make a difference for someone in their time of need. Hold a baby in a nursery. Comfort patients during a crisis. Answer phones and offer directions. Get involved.';
description[288] = '<B><U>Baylor College of Medicine</U></B><P>During your nine-week stay at Baylor College of Medicine, you will have the option to attend multiple career building events.';
description[289] = '<B><U>The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</U></B><P>Volunteers play a key role in helping to propel The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in its relentless quest for a cure.';
description[290] = '<B><U>University of Houston Counseling and Psychological Services</U></B><P>CAPS offers a full-time, 2000 hour, APA-accredited* internship open to counseling and clinical psychology doctoral candidates. The internship year begins on the third Monday of August and ends one year later.';
description[291] = '<B><U>Harris County Juvenile Probation Department</U></B><P>The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) will accept at least two full-time interns for a twelve-month internship, which begins approximately August 1st and ends July 31st. The internship is primarily assessment oriented; however interns also conduct individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation services. Upon completion of the internship year, interns will be granted a certificate of completion signifying that all requirements have been met.';
description[292] = '<B><U>Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas</U></B><P>Volunteers opened the doors in 1936 to a small clinic that grew to become Planned Parenthood. These dedicated individuals were the foundation of Planned Parenthood&#8217;s success and its role in the community, and they still are. As a volunteer for Planned Parenthood you have an opportunity to contribute your time and talents in a variety of ways. Because of the uniqueness of our programs, activities are available during the daytime, during the week, on the weekends and some evenings. Your commitment can be tailored to meet your schedule.';
description[293] = '<B><U>The Methodist Hospital System</U></B><P>We invite you to discover the ways you can share your time and talents with The Methodist Hospital Volunteer Circle of Service.';
description[294] = '<B><U>The Methodist Hospital Nurse Residency Program</U></B><P>Launching your nursing career or transitioning into a new nursing role is an exciting time, but it can also be a little frightening. That&#8217;s why The Methodist Hospital (TMH) is committed to the Nurse Residency Program (NRP). TMH ensures that no nurse will start their journey alone, but instead will be nurtured every step of the way.';
description[295] = '<B><U>The Directors of Health Promotion and Education</U></B><P>DHPE&#8217;s mission is to promote the quality practice of public health education and health promotion as core disciplines of public health practice and to advocate for quality health education/health promotion programs and strategies to address the nation&#8217;s leading health problems.';
description[296] = '<B><U>Local Hospital Websites</U></B><P>Local community hospitals are considered important community resources, providing free services such as baby sitting classes for teens, CPR classes and wellness seminars for seniors and adults.';
description[297] = '<B><U>The Salvation Army</U></B><P>The Salvation Army Internships allow students the opportunity to apply their education and skills in a work environment that is real world. The Salvation Army welcomes interns who are interested in sharing their abilities and insights with the "world&#8217;s most effective organization.';
description[298] = '<B><U>CompleteRx</U></B><P>CompleteRx is a leading provider of innovative hospital pharmacy management services to acute care hospitals. Founded in 1998, our experienced management team serves hospitals nationwide, guaranteeing service commitments for regulatory compliance, nursing satisfaction and education. In addition CompleteRx assumes the financial risk to control hospital pharmacy costs. Benefit from a career you can care about with CompleteRx!';
description[299] = '<B><U>Randalls(Pharmacy)</U></B><P>A Pharmacy Internship will give you practical skills above and beyond your classroom experience. To apply for an internship, you must be enrolled in a pharmacy school program.';
description[300] = '<B><U>Carrs Safeway</U></B><P>The Application Development Group acts as the liaison between Safeway&#8217;s core business units and the Information Technology organization, supporting a variety of business initiatives and re-engineering projects. The team applies applicable technical and system functionality to deliver solutions to business-related projects.';
description[301] = '<B><U>Menninger Clinic</U></B><P>Begin your psychiatric nursing career as an intern with The Menninger Clinic.';
description[302] = '<B><U>Mental Health America of Greater Houston</U></B><P>Good mental health is a vital cornerstone to a healthy community. For more than 50 years, MHA Houston has worked to ensure that our community makes mental health a priority. We have actively sought to replace misperceptions and misunderstanding about mental illness with compassion and proper treatment.';
description[303] = '<B><U>Volunteer Houston</U></B><P>VOLUNTEER HOUSTON, established in 1974, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the deve!opment, promotion and support of volunteerism. For more than 25 years, VOLUNTEER HOUSTON has been the city&#8217;s sole referral service connecting volunteers to a broad spectrum of diverse nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations all around Houston and its vicinity rely on VOLUNTEER HOUSTON to acquire over 30,000 volunteers per year';


     