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Yosemite Leadership Program Internships
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2008's YLP interns.

The Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP) is a comprehensive two-year co-curricular program focused on leadership, environmental advocacy, and social change. YLP gives UC Merced students—regardless of major or previous outdoor experience—the exciting opportunity to develop practical leadership skills. These skills are developed through a variety of on-campus leadership activities, outdoor education, stewardship projects, and professional development opportunities including a summer internship with a park, non-profit organization, or business that supports the environment.

Five types of internships are available through this program (which is limited to UC Merced undergraduate students):

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Expectations for Yosemite Leadership Program Interns [112 kb PDF]


Download the application. Applications must be received by April 1, 2009. Applications received after April 1 will be put on a waiting list.

Peaks in Huangshan  

Did You Know?
Yosemite and Huangshan are sister parks. Huangshan, which protects over 77 magnificent granite peaks 3,000 feet (1,000 m) or higher, is one of China's most famous and sacred scenic areas. Countless poems and writings dating back 2,200 years attest to its beauty.
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Last Updated: February 20, 2009 at 15:11 EST