The PEC Fellowship program is much more than an internship! The seven week program will take place from June 11th through July 27, 2012, and is designed to provide college students and recent graduates with comprehensive exposure to PEC's work in the Piedmont region and Virginia.

Fellows will experience a hands-on approach to learning about PEC through field-trips, classroom discussions, and individual practicum projects. Wherever possible, classroom lessons are followed with practical applications and field trips. During the 2011 program, students heard from over 60 different speakers and went on countless field trips to sites around the Piedmont to learn more about the topics covered in the classroom.

PEC is pleased to provide accepted 2012 Fellows assistance with the following:

• Local housing
• Classroom facilities
• Activities and special project expenses
• Small living stipend

Read more about the Fellowship Program

The 2012 Program will take place from June 11 - July 27, 2012

Academic Session: June 11 - July 6, 2012

The first four weeks of the program are focused on academic activities including orientation, classroom instruction from PEC staff, field trips, guest lectures, assigned readings and more.

Individual Practicum Session: July 9 - July 27, 2012

The final three weeks of the program allow the Fellows to develop and use their new skills to complete an individual practicum project of personal interest, yet related to PEC's mission. Fellows will complete the practicum with the assistance of a mentor from PEC or a partnering organization.

Curriculum
View sample weekly schedules from the 2010 program:

• Week 1
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4

Apply
Download and complete the Application for the 2012 PEC Fellowship Program. The completed application and accompanying essay must be turned in by March 9, 2012. Please email your application to fellowship@pecva.org or mail a hard copy to the address included on the application.