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<<< Application Opportunity Expired April 15 >>>

"In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later." ~ Harold Geneen

There is a lot of talent among homeschool speakers and debaters, many of whom were trained with Monument Publishing resources and Training Minds Ministry camps. Our 2010 internships attempt to harness that talent and, in turn, provide the experience needed for continual academic growth.

If you are on track for a future in journalism, publishing, or writing, the Monument Publishing Internship may be the program for you. This is an excellent learning and resume-building opportunity for individuals interested in everything that is involved in producing Monument Publishing publications. Spend 2-4 weeks in Monument, Colorado, learning the skills associated with publishing the most widely used resources for academic speaking and debating. Learn from nationally-known authors throughout the weeks, and take part in the tasks that bring well-known curriculum to market.

Internships Available
This Unique & Valuable Training
Housing & Facility
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~~Application~~ Application Expired April 15

Two Internships Available (2-weeks each)

There are two internship applications available, both two weeks long. Applicants are able to apply for both if they wish. More information will be posted as speakers, authors and agenda items are secured. Here are some for starters...

Speech Internship (July 5-17)
Apologetics, Interps, Extemp, Impromptu, Platforms
Monument Publishing has plans to expand into every area of speech and debate competition. Apologetics and Extemp have both been developed in the past two years, and authors are contracted in Impromptu, Platforms and Interps as new product line. Interns will work together with the authors of the product as well as within the team of interns to complete production. Lots of exciting developments in publishing, and the interns will be an integral part of bringing these works to market.
Debate (July 26 - August 7)
Lincoln-Douglas, Team-Policy
More resources than ever are planned for development. Interns will develop products helpful to Lincoln-Douglas debaters, and be taught by area experts in philosophy and value-debate competition. Blue Book has been in existence since 1998 and is the most widely recognized and widely used sourcebook in the homeschool debate market. Interns will work with the authors of all the Blue Books, as well as develop new supplies that help aid team-policy debaters.

NOTE: This is NOT a speech and debate camp. Interns are expected to have at least 1 year experience in speech and debate. Interns are brought on board for their enthusiasm to contribute to the homeschool speech and debate community. We value their skill and will train them for the work they will put into the projects. Research Camp and Training Minds Conference follow later in August where competitive training will occur.

This Unique & Valuable Training

This is the first Training Minds Ministry opportunity of its kind. Monument Publishing will put you to work, but there is a tremendous amount of educational value in such work. Consider...

Interns will be taught fundamentals of the editing process, coached by Chris Jeub, owner of Monument Publishing, certified English teacher, author, and professional editor.
Interns will coordinate with the authors of these works, authors like Vance Trefethen, Cody Herche, etc.
Interns will have their names credited with several of the products they help produce, some of which may be actual sourcebook material.
Interns will participate in planning meetings with their Program Manager prior to the first day of the Internship. If you have creative ideas to make speech and debate easier and more enjoyable, this is your time.
Interns will develop real-world project management skills as they will plan, lead and execute projects.
Interns will learn the fundamental machanics of the publishing business, everything from product planning to budgeting to marketing to layout/design to making a sale.
Interns will work with other interns from across the country, all students and former-students of speech and debate. All interns will have a like-minded appreciation for writing and publishing. We anticipate professional networking relationships that will last for years.

Interns will have fun, too, enjoying a 1-day team-building activity in Colorado. This is a great way to experience the reality of publishing to a niche market of homeschool speakers and debaters.

Housing & Facility

Interns will be matched with a homeschool family to spend their time in Monument, or arrangements will be made for the interns to stay supervised in the church. Housing is included in the cost of the internship. Transportation to and from Monument Hill Church (where the Interns will meet) will be provided. The internship is completely supervised with no unsupervised free time allowed. A group-building activity accompanies each internship.

Cost

Internship Tuition: $695 per student for one 2-week internship. $395 per additional sibling applicant or second internship.

Our primary focus is to get the most talented young people on board, students with true gifting and desire to be great writers, editors and publishers. Because of this, Monument Publishing is offering scholarship opportunities for families who are struggling financially (please request information via our Contact page). To help alleviate overall expenses, other offers include...

Housing: no charge. All housing is supervised.
Food: All lunches are provided. Breakfasts are arranged with host housing. Dinner is not provided, and Interns are expected to pay for their own dinner unless other arrangements are made.
Team-building activity: free. Monument Publishing is paying for it.
All Interns receive up to $100 worth of products that they helped produce.
The same fundraising opportunity offered with all Training Minds Ministry events may be applied (see How to Raise Money for Your Event).
Some Monument Publishing products do offer royalty payment for completed work. If interns are able to fit these positions, they will be compensated for their work through Monument Publishing.

Requirements

Proficient language arts skills. A writers/editing test will be required for all applicants. High school level proficiency at minimum is required.
Sophomore in high school. This is a minimum requirement. College students and graduated adults are welcome to apply.
Knowledge in homeschool speech & debate. We need young people who are well versed in our community of academic speakers and debaters in homeschool forensics.
Experience in the activity. It is important to note that this is not a training camp for competition. Instead, talented young people are participating in the development of products in which they already have a foundational knowledge.

We hope you are able to apply to one or both of our Monument Internships. Contact us with any questions.

The Application Opportunity Has Expired

Applications due April 15; Acceptance May 1.

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