Middle School Internship

Empowering Tomorrow Leaders!

Middle School Internship

An innovative Online Leadership Development program designed for youth in the 8th Grade. This internship offers a unique opportunity for students residing in Baltimore, Howard County, and Montgomery County in Maryland, as well as in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin metro regions in Texas. The program focuses on cultivating leadership skills and providing practical experience through virtual workshops, projects, and mentorship. Participants will engage in various activities aimed at enhancing their leadership abilities, fostering a sense of responsibility, and preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors. This internship not only empowers young individuals but also connects them with like-minded peers, creating a supportive and enriching environment for personal growth.

Internship Details

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Objectives

Leadership Development: Cultivate leadership skills and confidence in 8th-grade students, preparing them for academic and professional success.

Practical Experience: Provide hands-on learning opportunities through virtual workshops, projects, and mentorship, enhancing students' practical skills and real-world understanding.

Community Engagement: Foster a sense of responsibility and active participation in community service, encouraging students to make a positive impact in their communities.

Collaboration and Networking: Create an inclusive online environment where students from diverse regions can connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships.

Personal Growth: Inspire personal development by encouraging self-reflection, goal-setting, and the pursuit of individual passions and interests.

Ayman Nassar, Chief, Research, Academics & Programs

Founder of Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA), with over 25 years of experience in enterprise architecture, enterprise and individual transformation and youth development. Over the past 20 years he has coached, taught and counseled hundreds of youth and young professionals and has been a certified mentor and coach with Big Brother Big Sister, Lutheran Social Services, Dar Al-Taqwa, Prince George’s Community College Asian, Latino, African, Native American (ALANA), New Beginnings Youth Center, Howard County Detention Center and ILIA. Ayman is a member of the Howard County Reentry Council and the Howard County Ethnic Diversity Round Table. He holds two Master degrees in electrical engineering, engineering management and systems engineering and holds certifications in half a dozen leadership areas. He has been trained in cultural competence, youth development, reentry, psychology, curriculum development and has devised over 200+ courses and programs for youth and adults. He was faculty at University of California, Prince George’s Community College, Strayer University and Howard Community College. He founded Youth Crisis Line, and provided stabilization services to hundreds of young adults.