Atlanta , Georgia, February 21, 2008 – Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition (GCAHC) is currently recruiting high school students and Caribbean businesses across the metro Atlanta area for its new Mentoring/Internship Program. The main purpose of the Mentoring Program is to assist in the area of youth leadership development. As part of our Mentoring Program, internship opportunities are being offered to high school juniors and seniors in various industries and businesses owned primarily by Caribbean Americans. Application information has been submitted to school counselors in Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton, Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas and Gwinnett county public schools, as well as selected private schools in the metro Atlanta area.

Student applicants should apply through their respective schools. Application details can also be obtained by visiting www.gacaribbeanamericanheritage.org. The application deadline for this year is May 1, 2008. Completed applications should be mailed to Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition, P.O. Box 392, Atlanta, Georgia 30301, for the attention of Dr. Princess Beckford. Interested businesses should contact the GCAHC at 404-752-6080 or e-mail [email protected]