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Get Involved with the Global Center on Human Trafficking! The Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) at 精品成人福利在线 University offers students a variety of opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking. Whether you want to gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, or contribute to community outreach and advocacy, GCHT has a role for you.<\/p>\n Become a GCHT Intern<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Become a GCHT Student Ambassador<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Human Trafficking Certificate Program<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n Who Can Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n All opportunities are open to students from 精品成人福利在线 University and Bloomfield College of 精品成人福利在线 University unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n Interested in joining us? Reach out to gcht@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n *As of Fall 2024, not yet available to Bloomfield College students.<\/em><\/p>\n Spring 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 Application Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Global Center on Human Trafficking offers 2 internships per semester for undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates will be required to submit a resume alone with 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:<\/p>\n Internship Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Mandatory Office Drop-In Hours:<\/strong> Staff the Global Center on Human Trafficking Office during drop-in hours once a week to answer students’ questions about how to get involved with the center, add students to our mailing list, etc. The duration and office schedule will be discussed and created with the internship supervisor at the beginning of the internship.<\/p>\n *Please note: hours can be done both in person and virtually.<\/p>\n Projects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please submit all applications to Internship Supervisor, Ashlee Martellacci<\/a><\/strong>, Student Affairs and Community Engagement Coordinator, via email martellaccia@montclair.edu<\/a> by the deadlines listed above.<\/p>\n *Interviews for the Spring 2025 semester will be held between November 18th and November 25th. Interviews for the Fall 2025 semester will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Join a passionate team of student leaders at the Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT) dedicated to raising awareness and combating human trafficking. As a Student Ambassador, you’ll develop your leadership and public speaking skills while directly contributing to trafficking prevention and peer education.<\/p>\n The GCHT Student Ambassador Program educates and empowers future leaders to address human trafficking from a human rights perspective. This opportunity allows undergraduate and graduate students at 精品成人福利在线 University to enhance their understanding of human trafficking by supporting GCHT activities and organizing awareness events on campus.<\/p>\n Commitment:<\/strong> Serve for one academic year (1 hour weekly commitment during the fall and spring semesters). Raising awareness is the crucial first step in preventing human trafficking. Many people are unaware of its scope and various forms of exploitation. To combat this issue, we must understand its true nature, as it can affect anyone, especially vulnerable populations. College campuses include at-risk groups such as first-time students, first-generation students, international students, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ students, study-abroad participants, visiting faculty and staff, undocumented migrants, and victims of abuse.<\/p>\n Educating these individuals about human trafficking, labor laws, and the signs to look for could make a significant difference. Increased awareness leads to prevention, early intervention, justice, and long-term support for trafficking survivors.<\/p>\n We seek volunteers who are passionate about the work of the GCHT. Candidates should be respectful, kind, and professional, exhibiting high integrity (no gossip) while collaborating with experienced experts. The GCHT will provide opportunities for volunteers to engage, but we also welcome students eager to create awareness around human trafficking.<\/p>\n If this sounds like you, apply to join our GCHT Student Ambassador Program today<\/a>!<\/p>\n
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\nFall 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Application Deadline: April 12, 2025 (TBA)<\/p>\n\n
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\nTraining:<\/strong> Complete Human Trafficking 101 (1.5 hours) in-person or online.
\nPeer Education:<\/strong> Become a Human Trafficking 101 peer educator or workshop leader.
\nMeetings:<\/strong> Attend bi-weekly planning, training, and check-in meetings with the Student Ambassador Advisor.
\nGroup Facilitation:<\/strong> Co-facilitate bi-weekly open groups with GCHT interns and fellow ambassadors.
\nVolunteer Work:<\/strong> Volunteer at least once per semester for GCHT events.
\nSocial Media Engagement:<\/strong> Share GCHT’s social media posts and promote upcoming events.<\/p>\nWhy Become a GCHT Student Ambassador?<\/h3>\n
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Importance of Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking<\/h3>\n
Program Requirements<\/h3>\n
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Characteristics of Ambassadors<\/h3>\n