ENTRY POINT is a program managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. We interview, and help to place, students who have disabilities into paid summer internships and co-ops with employers such as NASA, IBM, Google, Lockheed Martin, Merck Pharmaceutical Co., CVS, and NOAA. Before I retired as Dean of Natural Sciences at Sonoma State University, one of my own students won an internship at IBM through ENTRY POINT; it literally changed his life and launched his career. He is now a highly successful manager in software engineering at IBM. Undergrad and grad students with all types of disabilities are eligible, as long as they have B average GPA or higher. Since 1997, ENTRY POINT has made about 550 placements nationwide into internships and co-ops, including San Jose State students. Our placement rate into internships is currently about 50% overall. Your own alumni/ae who have disabilities are now working in good jobs at IBM, Google, etc. Our success rate is about 90%, defined thus: Among ENTRY POINT alums, over 90% are currently working in good jobs in their fields or are pursuing advanced graduate degrees. Thank you for all you do! I look forward to hearing from your students! Anne B. Swanson, Ph.D. Science Dean Emeritus, Sonoma State University Recruiter & Representative for ENTRY POINT - AAAS http://www.entrypoint.org
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Interested in a paid internship with NASA? IBM? Google? Merck Pharmaceuticals? Lockheed Martin? NOAA? CVS? Meet with Dr. Anne Swanson on Thursday, October 18, 2007. Noon 5 pm. SJSU Technical & Business Career/Internship Fair in the Event Center. ENTRY POINT Table. WHO: STUDENTS with DISABILITIES Undergraduate and graduate students (freshmen through doctoral) Majoring in Science, Engineering, CS, Math, MIS, Economics, Business Fields B average GPA or higher WHAT: OPPORTUNITIES for PAID INTERNSHIPS & CO-OPS at IBM NASA Google Merck Pharmaceutical Co. CVS Pharmacy Services Lockheed Martin NOAA (National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration) Arranged via the talent scout contracted by the above employers: The ENTRY POINT Program of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) http://www.entrypoint.org HOW: Meet with the Northern California Recruiter for ENTRY POINT, Dr. Anne Swanson, on campus and/or contact her any time via email. WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 2007 Noon - 5 pm Bring your resume. WHERE: On campus, San Jose State University, in the Event Center Technical & Business Career/Internship Fair Visit the ENTRY POINT table Would you like an opportunity for a paid internship this summer? Please read and save the information below. Then contact Dr. Anne Swanson, the Northern California representative for the ENTRY POINT program.
By email: On campus: Meet with Dr. Anne Swanson on Thursday, October 18, 2007. Noon- 5 p.m. In the Event Center. Go to the ENTRY POINT AAAS table at the SJSU Technical & Business Career/Internship Fair. Bring your resume. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ENTRY POINT -- http://www.entrypoint.org PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS and CO-OPS for STUDENTS with DISABILITIES Who is eligible? a) student who has any type of disability b) major in engineering, sciences, math, computer science, MIS, economics, business c) undergraduate or graduate student d) B average GPA or higher e) U.S. citizen, or permanent resident (green card) What is ENTRY POINT? ENTRY POINT is a program that recruits, and helps to place, students with disabilities into paid internships and co-op programs in industry and government agencies. ENTRY POINT serves as a talent scout and matchmaker. Students send application materials to the ENTRY POINT program. ENTRY POINT recommends students to employers. Offers are made directly to students by the employers, through their regular internship programs. These are not "segregated" or "special" internships. ENTRY POINT is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest non-profit professional organizations of and for scientists, engineers, mathematicians, policymakers, and educators. AAAS has won awards for its 30-year history of opening doors of opportunity for students and professionals who have disabilities. Which employers offer paid internships, as partners with ENTRY POINT? Employers include: IBM NASA Google Merck Pharmaceutical Co. CVS Pharmacy Services Lockheed Martin National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Internship sites exist in many places across the U.S.
What do employers provide? Employers provide competitive salaries, workplace accommodations and/or assistive technology as needed, and onsite mentors who advise students on career planning. Some employers provide housing assistance for interns who relocate for the summer. How can ENTRY POINT assist my career development? a) ENTRY POINT Success Rate = over 90% Among ENTRY POINT alums, over 90% are currently working in good jobs in their fields or are pursuing advanced graduate degrees of their choice. b) A productive internship or co-op now (before graduation) helps with job-seeking later (after graduation). A successful internship or co-op gives potential employers and interviewers demonstrated evidence that the student with a disability can succeed in the workplace, as well as in school. c) Students with disabilities have found that internships through ENTRY POINT open doors to their careers and/or advanced graduate programs. When should I apply? As soon as possible. Opportunities for summer internships fill up rapidly, so the sooner the better. Applications are being accepted NOW, through April 1. What are my chances? The placement rate is about 50% overall. How do I begin? a) Contact Dr. Anne Swanson to convey your interest and/or ask questions. Dr. Swanson is the Northern California representative for ENTRY POINT. She has had a lifelong disability and a career in science, and is happy to communicate with you. Email: b) Begin the application process online http://www.entrypoint.org Click on the link "How to Apply." Then click on the embedded link online preliminary application, fill out the information and click "Submit." This begins the process; it does not commit you to a full application. c) Anne Swanson is happy to answer any questions you have about the application process or materials. Sending a complete application does not commit you to accepting an offer. What constitutes a complete application portfolio? Application materials include several components: - online preliminary application form - letter of introduction about your experience and interests - accommodations and/or assistive technology needs - current resume - 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from faculty) - official transcript
Application components may be sent separately, as they are ready. You don t have to send them all at one time, together in one packet. All but the official transcript may be sent electronically. Send to Ms. Laureen Summers at ENTRY POINT headquarters: lsummers@aaas.org Ms. Laureen Summers, ENTRY POINT AAAS Project on Science, Technology & Disability 1200 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 (202)-326-6649 voice/tdd (202)-371-9849 FAX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *