Opportunity for High Value experiential Learning Internship Opportunities at Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF)
Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) – a vibrant and biggest institutional civic platform that brings together professionals, institutions, and citizens for exchange of ideas and experiences and to connect, collaborate and conduct programmes and welfare activities that promote sustainable and inclusive development of Chandigarh Region.
CCF is excited to announce internship openings for dynamic students from colleges and universities of Chandigarh region, to gain high value practical experience from live projects and programmes, involving professional experts of highest standards in the field .
Why Intern with CCF?
- Experiential Learning from Top quality Professionals : CCF has 200+ high quality professionals and experts of diverse subjects who are members of the 12 Focus Groups, which organises the programmes and activities of CCF. These 12 subject wise specialized Focus Groups are :
- Health and Well-being,
- National Security & International Affairs,
- Music, Art, Culture & Literature,
- Science & Technology,
- Social Welfare & women Empowerment.
- Sustainable Urban Development,
- Urban Planning, Design and Architecture,
- Tourism,
- Education,
- Economic Growth & National Development
- Sports,
- Conscious Leadership & Business
(*Refer Website for profile of Focus Group members)
- Hands-On Experience: Work on live projects being implemented in Chandigarh region in the above subjects formulated by experts in Focus Groups of CCF. Refer to ‘Planned Activities of Focus Group’ in the home page of CCF Website for details of projects and activities of CCF
- Mentorship from Top Professionals: Learn and get mentorship from eminent professionals with vast experience in the above fields who are members of Focus Groups. Interaction with top leaders of Governing Council, including General V P Malik (Retd) Former Chief of Indian Army, Smt. Vini Mahajan, IAS Former Punjab Chief Secretary, Padma Bhushan Dr. K K Talwar, Former Director PGI and other GC members. Refer to Website home page for details of GC members
- Skill-Building: Gain valuable skills through field experience in research, organising events, communication, confidence, leadership skills, key Life skills and professional skills.
- Certificate + Recommendation: Earn an Internship completion certificate. CCF’s internship certificate will carry high value to bolster your resume and greatly enhance career and job prospects. Best performing Interns will get a strong letter of recommendation from one of the Governing Council members or Focus Group members.
- Period of Internships – 3 to 6 Months
- Internships are invited for all the subject specific Focus Groups. Selected Interns may be placed with one or more than one Focus Groups, with overlapping activities.
- Interns will function under the supervision of Convenors of the Focus Groups and carry out responsibilities assigned by the Convenors.
- The internship is part-time which does not require interns to come to the office of CCF, except when required. The work of interns will be outcome based to carry out the tasks assigned by the Convenor which may require attending meetings, carrying out field activities etc. Other tasks such as research and analysis, documentation, preparation of reports etc will not require their physical presence.
- Project related transport expenses will be reimbursed
Limited Internship Seats are open to students from Panjab University, PEC, UIET, IISER, NIFT, GMCH, PGIMER, and all Government and private colleges in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, Chitkara University, Chandigarh University, Plaksha University, Amity University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in any UG/PG program
- Strong communication & teamwork skills
- Passion for Chandigarh’s community oriented sustainable development
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hindi/Punjabi is a plus
How to Apply
📧 Email your CV along with a 200-word ‘Statement of Purpose’ and one Letter of Recommendation, (mentioning the preferred Focus Group) to: info@chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com 📍 Subject Line: “CCF Internship Application – [Your Name] – [Focus Group]”
Statement of Purpose (SOP): The 200 word ‘Statement of Purpose’ should clearly articulate what are your next goals in academics or work career, your reasons for applying for this internship, how it serve your goals and how you are best fit to be selected as an intern in CCF.
Letter of Recommendation (LOR) : LOR is a one page letter from any person who knows you very well and can vouch for your genuine interests, abilities and attributes. It can be one of your faculty members, any other academician or a professional with whom you may have associated, who is not related to you.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual/in-person interaction to be selected for limited seats. Email for any clarifications.
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