In 2001 four internships were created to grant PLWS minors and majors the opportunity to earn university credit while gaining valuable professional experience in Newark’s private and public sectors.  Rutgers-Newark juniors and seniors who are pursuing a minor/major in Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies may register, with permission of instructor, for any of the internships listed below.  Advanced Portuguese language skills are preferred for all positions.  Each internship carries three credits, and fulfils one elective course requirement for both the minor and the major.

Portuguese Consulate in Newark, NJ (2 internships)

Seabras Portuguese Television (1 internship)

East Ward Councilman’s Office (1 internship)

Portuguese American Congress Student Internship:

The intern must be a full time undergrad or grad student of portuguese
descent (i.e. at least one parent or grandparent or the student themself
must have been born in Portugal or in a currently recognized commonwealth of
Portugal). The intern must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.0. The intern
shall report directly to the president and shall assist in a various civic
activities such as naturalization and voter registration drives, community
education, and fundraising events. Each year PAC attempts to assign the
intern a "special project". For example, last year the intern designed a
new brochure for our organization. Any interested students should e-mail me
directly prior to December 14, 2002. The internship term shall be from
January 2, 2003 thru August 30, 2003. A stipend of $2000 shall be provided.
Thank you. For more information on the application process, please visit
the PAC website.