Program Information Description updated: December 20, 2007
Contact updated: 2016
Program approved for: BASW [ X ] MSW 1st Year [ X ] MSW 2nd Year
Parent Agency Name:
NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
Agency Phone Number: (415) 788-6426
e-mail: KentWoo@aol.com
website: www.nicoschc.com
Agency/Program Address:
1208 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Program Name:
Community Connections Program
Name of Internship Contact Person:
Kent Woo, MSW :
Contact’s Phone Number:
(415) 788-6426
County Agency is in:__S.F._____.
Program Description:
NICOS’ Community Connections Program places 20-30 students from City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University (primarily those enrolled in Asian American Studies courses) into internships at Asian American community-based health and human service organizations.
Clientele Served:
College and university students interested in working in Asian American community-based agencies.
Issues Program Addresses:
Issues addressed include: a) the lack of emerging leadership in Asian American communities; b) the shortage of bilingual/ bicultural persons interested in health and human services work as a career; c) the lack of practical opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in theories learned through Asian American Studies and related courses.
Intern Assignments:
Depending upon the student’s skills and abilities, duties may include some or all of the following:
a) recruiting students and internship supervisors for the program
b) monitoring and encouraging student progress in internships
c) facilitating community-based workshops and discussions on students’ internship experiences
d) planning and facilitating community-based workshops and discussions on current Asian American health issues
e) recruiting appropriate community leaders for in-classroom presentations, as requested by university partners
f) developing, administering and analyzing student and supervisor evaluations
Intern Training & Educational Opportunities:
Training and educational opportunities include:
a) development of program management skills
b) development of leadership skills, including group facilitation, collaboration, and community organizing
c) development of outreach and marketing skills
Intern Benefits: (Include stipend, conferences, car, food, etc.)
A modest travel and/or cash stipend may apply. Conference and training fees will be covered, if necessary.
Other Special Placement Procedures or Requirements (Including Dates of Internship, Special Application Forms and Deadlines):
Student must be mature enough to monitor and supervise peers. Student must be resourceful and diplomatic.