The Associate Experience

The Chancellor’s Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP) is an intensive multi-disciplinary, academic internship program that runs semester-long throughout the year.

The DCPS Office of the Chancellor accepts Associates yearlong, with open application periods held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and the summer months. This program is designed for leaders who are near completion of their undergraduate or graduate/professional degrees by the start of the program. 

What Associates Do

Associates conduct research and work on education policy projects under the direction of key leaders of the chancellor’s team. Associates are charged with the responsibility of creating innovative and outside-the-box solutions to systemic urban education challenges.

Ultimately, the goal of the program is to expose associates to current critical educational reform issues, introduce them to exciting issues around managing an urban school system, and provide networking opportunities with education leaders and agency heads in local government.

Leadership Development

Developing leadership skills is a critical component of the program. UELIP Associates:

• Participate in leadership, management, and presentation skills workshops
• Attend power lunches with education leaders and agency directors
• Conduct site visits to public schools, local agencies, and educational nonprofits in Washington, DC

Program Grade Levels

• Undergraduates: We are looking for top undergraduate students from all disciplines.
• Graduate Students: We welcome applications from top graduate students from a variety of professional disciplines, including: business, organizational management, public policy, law, and education policy.
• Postgraduate Students: We are also looking for postgraduate candidates admitted to fellowship programs who are interested in interning with us as part of their fellowship programs.

Program Dates for 2012

Spring Semester
Program Dates: January 16, 2012 - May 18, 2012    
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2011 
Final  Deadline: January 1, 2012
Time Requirement: At least 15 hours a week with a minimum commitment of 10-11 weeks.

Summer Semester
Program Dates: June 4, 2012 – August 17, 2012
Priority Deadline: December 31, 2011
Final Deadline: March 31, 2012
Time Requirement: Full Time, 40 hours a week during the program dates.

Follow the links below to learn more about what the associates experience in this program.