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8Summer OpportunitiesMonday, March '30, 1987' r ortlh Carolina 'government programs ft ;mumii By MARY PARADESES Staff Writer The majestic mountains of western North Carolina, the sultry beaches along the coast or the hallowed halls of government are the summer homes ot interns hired by the N.C. govern ment every year. Summer interns from the Depart ment of Administration and the Institute of Government receive work experience and learn about state brl ... - I - "Gamp'( lain branvi e The Summer of 1987 We've Got The Pool!!! 7 ; s 1 J ; BRING: SHEETS, SHADES AND SUNTAN OIL PROVIDED: FOOD SERVICE AIR CONDITIONER MAID SERVICE GREAT LOCATION WEIGHT ROOM COMPUTER ROOM SECURITY POOL & BASKETBALL AND PLENTY OF SUMMER FUN! DO YOU REALLY WANT TO ROUGH IT THIS SUMMER? WITH GRANVILLE YOU DONT HAVE TO! The Place To Be At UNC $425 per session Granville Towers University Square Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 929-7143 Granville Towers ninnmr mum tm Fall Accomodations Available Also government by participating in government internships, said Robin Joseph, experimental learning pro gram coordinator at the UNC Career Planning and Placement Office. About 20 to 30 students are chosen for the Institute of Government's program, and 100 internships are available from the Department of Administration. The internships last from mid-May to early August and interns work a 40-hour week at $3.73 per hour. Gov. Jim Martin's new budget proposes to raise salaries to $5 per hour, said Jeff Agee of the Youth Advocacy and Involvement office. The Instite of Government accepts graduate students, whereas only rising juniors and seniors may apply for the Department of Administra tion internships. Institute internships require that the interns live on the N.C. State University campus. The Department of Administration interns must find their own housing in the area they are working in, Joseph said. Tamara Majors, a former Public Information Office intern for the Department of Administration, lived in a Raleigh apartment. "They were very helpful in finding you a place to live," Majors said. Jobs in the Department of Admin istration vary since each department places individual requests for a specific job to be filled by an intern. Agee said not all of the departments that request interns will receive an intern, because the department doesn't have a large enough budget to allow more than 100 internships. lhe department has internships in all areas of study including business and the physical sciences, Joseph said. In the past, interns have worked in the Department of Public Affairs, the Governor's Office, and rehabil itation centers. Internships in the Institute are localized around Raleigh and Cary, including internships at the Museum of Natural History, at the State Auditor's Office, and at the Depart ment of Commerce. "The internships are a great learn ing experience because they also offer weekly seminars with state officials," Joseph said. Although few positions are avail able, Majors said the application process is fair and thorough. Appli cants are interviewed twice, she said. Majors said her first interview included a panel of three people: a former intern and two state officials. Majors also had three telephone interviews with supervisors from the three internships she had rated as her top three choices. , "I just had a great time working, and we also had a lot of social events such as pizza parties and a beach trip for the interns," Majors said. Major's work included writing press releases, editing and proofing manuals and reports, as well as writing a brochure. "They did tell me that rising seniors had a better chance of receiving an internship, although that didnt affect me," said Majors, a junior. A student must have a strong B average, be actively involved in one activity, and be either a N.C. resident or an out-of-state student attending a N.C. school in order to be eligible for an internship with the Institute, Joseph said. The Department of Administra tion requires interns to have a minimum of 2.5 grade point average and be a N.C. resident and college student, with one activity, Joseph said. "Grades aren't the only aspect of the student they look at, so dont be afraid to apply if you're strong in the activities area," Joseph said. Town has openings in regional plannin By ANDREA SHAW Staff Writer Limited intern positions in Chapel Hill government will be available this summer for UNC students interested in town planning, zoning and com munity development. Personnel analyst Betsy Harris said job-hunters should apply for the positions like permanent employees, but the departments are looking for I ion BlMn-twmii V7 Salt. It's responsible fnr a Int mnm than w w w t 1 w ft f I Wftl I seasoning your food. It can also contribute to high blood pressure, a risk factor for stroke and heart attack. It's a habit you can't afford not to shake. competitive applicants with master's degrees in city and regional planning, population and data analysis. "Very few people apply for the few positions, usually between three and 10," Harris said. "Sometimes it makes it difficult for us to hire when questions if they have been able to succeed in those areas are unanswered." Pay for interns ranges from $6.50 to $10 per hour, depending upon the complexity of the job, Harris said. Sometimes, the town pays half of the internship salary and University grants fund the other half, she said. The internship positions arise out of particular needs within depart ments, Harris said. The department in need of the intern reviews the applicants and makes a decision, which is given to personnel, Harris said. AMERICAN CANCER 'iSOCIETr
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