The hispanic association of colleges and universities hacu stands at the forefront of nurturing a diverse pool of talent and is uniquely positioned to develop a yearround internship program that…

The hispanic association of colleges and universities hacu stands at the forefront of nurturing a diverse pool of talent and is uniquely positioned to develop a yearround internship program that aligns with the bureau of land management s BLM mission. The hacu national internship program hnip is designed to amplify awareness among undergraduate and graduate students about career opportunities within the public sector. Through meticulously crafted summer and semesterlong internships, hnip provides talented students from a wide array of colleges and universities with transformative professional and educational experiences. Recruitment primarily focuses on hispanicserving institutions hsis , ensuring a rich, diverse talent pool. Representing over 600 institutions across the U.S., puerto rico, latin america, spain, and U.S. School districts, hacu is dedicated to advancing higher education success. While hacu member institutions make up just 17% of all U.S. Higher education entities, they are responsible for educating twothirds of hispanic college students nationwide. Hacu is the sole national association representing hispanic serving institutions hsis, and its membership collectively enrolls more than 4.6 million students, ENCOMPASSMG25% of all african american students in U.S. Higher EDUCATION66% of all hispanic STUDENTS22% of all american indian alaskan native STUDENTS41 % of all asian and pacific islander STUDENTS18% of all white nonhispanic studentshnip s inhouse team brings over 30 years of combined experience in internship management and higher education, specializing in delivering highcaliber professional interns to federal agencies. Hnip s track record of excellence is built on a foundation of adaptability and a deep understanding of agency needs. With its extensive database of qualified interns from hsis and other minorityserving institutions msis, hnip is an ideal partner for BLM. Hnip excels in pairing topperforming undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students with federal agencies. Many internship placements span multiple semesters, reflecting hnip s commitment to providing consistent, highquality candidates. This application seeks funding for a fiveyear partnership to support the BLM hacu national internship program and place students in enriching experiences rooted in natural resource conservation. Hnip internships are structured with a 15WEEK duration for fall and spring semesters, and a 10WEEK duration for the summer. Interns work a standard 40HOUR week, with undergraduate students earning S17.20 per hour and graduate students earning S18.75 per hour, with annual salary increases of S0.25.