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The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and prejudice. The leaders and members of JACL also work to promote cultural values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.
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| FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR |
April 22,
2009
(773) 728-7170 or Midwest@jacl.org |
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JACL Seeks Applicants
for JACL Ford Program
Fellowship |
| The JACL
announced today that applications are being
accepted for its Ford Program Fellowship position
located in the JACL Midwest Office in
Chicago. The fellowship seeks a recent
college graduate who is interested in working with
the JACL staff on the organization's national and
local programs. The fellowship is
accompanied with a monthly
stipend. The fellowship is offered on a full-time basis for a period of one year beginning on August 1, 2009. The fellowship provides a unique experience in working for a national Asian American civil rights organization. The fellowship opportunity will focus on JACL's anti-hate, leadership and education programs as well as working with JACL staff and volunteers in planning for the 2010 National JACL Convention. "We're looking for an emerging young leader with a strong interest in advancing the welfare of the Asian American community," said JACL Midwest Director Bill Yoshino. For information on applying for the JACL Ford Program Fellowship, contact Bill Yoshino at 773.728.7170 or Midwest@jacl.org. The deadline date for the application is June 1, 2009. |
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) ANNOUNCES MIKE HONDA FELLOWSHIP
JACL/OCA Washington DC Leadership Conference
This annual leadership training conference is a joint program organized by the JACL which includes participants from the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA), the second largest Asian Pacific American civil rights organizations in the United States. This five-day conference provides an opportunity for thirty emerging leaders of the JACL and OCA to learn firsthand about current national public policy issues facing our communities. Speak with you chapter president on how you can attend. Check event calendar for location and dates.
2009 JACL National Scholarship & Awards Program click here to find out more