“Opportunity Rocks!”

On the heels of an extremely successful program in 2007, Mayor Cedric B. Glover announces the second year of his innovative and highly competitive summer work opportunity for Shreveport students attending college.

Based on experience, skills and chosen field of study, City departments will offer the interns selected, the opportunity to work one-on-one, for five solid weeks, with professionals in City government.

The Mayor’s Office will begin accepting resumes Tuesday April 1, 2008.

Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate level college student and submit a cover letter, a resume’, two letters of recommendation and a copy of their official transcript.

The deadline for all application materials is 5:00 PM Thursday May 1, 2008.

MSIP 2008 adds a new area of responsibility, asking interns to sign a Letter of Commitment to successfully complete sixteen hours of community service. Partnering with Shreveport Green the Mayor’s Summer Internship Program will engage participants in meaningful service projects.

“As we look to the future of Shreveport, it is imperative that we be about the business of creating the kinds of opportunities that will grow our City with aggressive, capable, and involved young people that are proud to call Shreveport home, says Mayor Glover.”

The proposed dates of the MSIP 2008 are May 27 – June 27, 2008.

For more information contact:

MSIP Director Chloe Haygood @ 673.5009 or chloe.haygood@ci.shreveport.la.us