HACU National Internship Program

西班牙裔学院和大学协会（HACU）是夏季实习支持奖的获得者。 HACU是一个全国性的非营利组织，在通过该组织的国家实习方案提供暑期实习机会方面有着悠久而杰出的记录。 通过国家实习计划，美国和波多黎各各地有学术准备的学生通过各种联邦政府机构获得了高质量的实习任务。参加NIP的学生将接触到联邦部门的各种职业选择，这些职业选择将作为帮助他们做出明智职业选择和巩固职业目标的基础。 通过与联邦政府合作，自1992年NIP开始以来，HACU已经成功地为代表27个州和PR的2,700多名学生安排了夏季职位。 为了继续与HACU合作，国家科学基金会，过去五年的参与政府机构，将提供具有挑战性的任务，这将扩大参与者在科学，数学，工程和技术（SMET）领域的职业生涯。 实习机会创造了一个独特的机会，以协助实现与NSF使命目标相关的两个核心战略：开发智力资本，整合研究和教育。 因此，基金会积极参与加强基础设施，以实现中小企业教育的卓越。

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is the recipient of an award for summer internship support. HACU, a national, non-profit organization, has a long and distinguished record of providing summer internship opportunities through the organization's National Internship Program (NIP). Through the NIP academically prepared students throughout the US and Puerto Rico have received quality internship assignments through various federal government agencies. Students who participate in the NIP are exposed to various career options in the Federal sector that serve as a basis in helping them make informed career choices and solidify career objectives. By partnering with the Federal government, HACU has been able to successfully place over 2,700 students, representing 27 states and PR, in summer positions since NIP commenced in 1992. In an effort to continue its collaboration with HACU, the National Science Foundation, a participating government agency for the last five years, will offer challenging assignments that will broaden the exposure of participants pursuing careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET). Internship opportunities create an unique opportunity to assist in the fulfillment of two core strategies related the goals of NSF's mission: developing intellectual capital, and integrating research and education. As a result the Foundation actively participates in strengthening the infrastructure to achieve excellence in SMET education.