CAPAL’s Professional Development event attendees
Each summer, CAPAL organizes a leadership training program called the Washington Leadership Program (WLP) for interns in Washington, DC. For the last two decades, WLP has been the only educational and leadership development working series in Washington, DC that focuses specifically on the APA community and our role in public policy. WLP is a series of free evening programs intended to supplement a Washington, DC internship experience. [more]
Federal Internship Program
Each summer, CAPAL will place nine (9) summer interns in the U.S. Federal Government. These internship positions are open to ALL MAJORS, and are suited for individuals looking to gain real-world federal government experience. Specifically, CAPAL offers a diverse set of opportunities for acquiring public policy and management skills at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). [more]
Scholarship Program
Each year, CAPAL will award three (3) scholarships in 2010 to allow outstanding APA students to spend the summer interning for a federal government agency, a Capitol Hill legislative office, or a non-profit organization, and gain firsthand knowledge of the workings of American government. Each CAPAL scholar will be awarded $2,000 in scholarships to support their successful completion of an internship of their choice in the Washington D.C. metro area. Each CAPAL scholar will be responsible for obtaining their own placement. [more]
Professional Development Program
Throughout the year, CAPAL organizes regular professional development programming in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Events are open to professionals from all sectors who have an interest in public service and/or the Asian Pacific American community. Events ranging from networking mixers to panel discussions generally occur on a monthly basis. [more]
