SEJ 2026 Application

SEJ 2026 Application

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Sunday, March 8th, 11:59pm
Please refer to the application guide for more information.

The SEJ 2026 Program will be from June 22nd-July 31st, in-person, with a celebration during the week of August 3rd. The SEJ program is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week commitment.

For a complete application, you will need to upload your resume on this form and have your recommender submit their letter using this submission form by Sunday, March 8th at 11:59pm.

This application does not allow you to save your progress, so we recommend writing the answers to the short essay questions on a separate document and cutting and pasting the answers into the respective boxes below when you are ready to submit.

Once you are done, click the "Submit Application" button to submit your application.

The Center On Policy Initiatives expects applicants to submit original work and to not use AI for their application.

Applicant Information
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns:
Current Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address:*
example@example.com
Mobile Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Educational History
College/University:*
Majors/Minors:*
Anticipated Graduation Date:*
Previous College & Graduation Date:
High School:
Internship Criteria
1) If selected, are you available to participate in the internship for the entire 6-week period (June 22- July 31) and a graduation the week of August 3rd?*
2) The SEJ program is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week commitment. Do you have any personal, academic, or work obligations that would conflict with or limit your availability for this program? *
3) If yes, please explain:
4) Would you have access to a car for the summer, or would you primarily be using public transportation to get to/from work during the program?*
5) Are you bilingual or multilingual?*

YesNo
6) If yes, briefly describe what additional language/s you speak and your language skills (spoken, written, reading)
7) How did you learn about this program?*

Email listserv or groupFlyerLabor UnionProfessorOrganizationSEJ alumSocial mediaWebsiteOther
8) Please specify the person, organization, website, social media account or location that informed you of the SEJ Internship.
Organizing Background
1) Which of the following activities have you participated in? Please indicate all that apply.

Classroom presentationsCrowd CanvassingDoor-to-door canvassingFlyeringOrganized a protest or actionPhone BankingRecruited peers to take an action or participate in an activityTablingText or Email BankingTeach-insOther
Short Answer Questions

Maximum 200 words. We recommend to write the answers to each question on a separate document and cut and paste into the boxes below.
1) What motivated you to apply? What do you hope to gain from this program? *
2) What part of San Diego are you from? Or do you call home? *
3) What communities are you a part of or contribute to? *
4) Describe an experience in which you demonstrated leadership with organizing or activism on-campus and/or off-campus. What role did you play? What did you learn? How did your participation impact you and others?*
5) What is the work you see yourself doing after college and where do you see yourself doing this work? How do you hope SEJ will help you strengthen your career trajectory, and/or further your interest in economic and social justice in San Diego?*
Essay Questions

Minimum 300 words, maximum 500 words. We recommend to write the answers to each question on a separate document and cut and paste into the boxes below.
1) What does “economic and social justice” mean to you? What experiences (life, work, school, family, community, etc.) have led you to become interested in economic and social justice?*

0/500
2) What experience do you have with worker justice initiatives and campaigns? What role do you see unions and organized labor having in San Diego?*

0/500
3) Name three major issues currently facing working families and communities of color in San Diego that you would like to address. In your opinion, what are some effective ways to address those issues and improve the conditions for those communities? (If selected, this helps to determine placement.)*

0/500
Supplementary Materials

Please upload a PDF version of your resume. Your letter of recommendation should be submitted by your recommender by March 8, 2026 via https://form.jotform.com/253386480306156
Upload Resume: (Please see the application guide for resume recommendations).*

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Who will be writing your letter of recommendation? Please see the application guide for tips.*
First and Last Name
What is your recommender's email address?*
example@example.com
Optional Questions
The following information is requested on a voluntary basis and is confidential. This survey is used to evaluate our outreach and recruitment efforts. The information in this survey will not be available to the selection panel.
1) Best description of your gender identity:

WomanManCisgenderTransgenderGender non-binary/non-conformingGender identity not otherwise representedDecline to state
2) Best description of your race/ethnic identity:

Asian/Asian AmericanBlack/African AmericanHispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/LatineNative American/American IndianAlaska NativeIndigenousMiddle EasternNorth AfricanNative HawaiianPacific IslanderWhiteMulti-racial/Multi-ethnic (two or more races or ethnicities)Decline to State
If you selected multi-racial or you identify with another race or ethnicity not listed above, please add here:
3) Best description of your sexual orientation identity:

HeterosexualLGBTQ+OtherDecline to State
4) Are you?: (Check all that apply)

Child or relative of a labor union memberFirst generation college studentImmigrantIndigenousLabor union memberMuslimPerson of colorRefugeeVeteran
Thank you for applying!

Don't forget to follow up with the person writing your letter of recommendation!
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SEJ 2026 Application

Applicant Information

Educational History

Internship Criteria

Organizing Background

Short Answer Questions

Essay Questions

Supplementary Materials

Optional Questions

Thank you for applying!