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Frequently Asked Questions About the Co-Op Education ProgramWe hire college or university students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, engineering, and other disciplines related to the NRC Mission. The student participants integrate alternating periods of academic study and work experience, or parallel periods of academic study and work experience. For additional information about the Co-Op Program, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Co-Op Program" from the dropdown list. On this page:
Index to All Frequently Asked Questions Pages What is the Co-Op Education Program The Co-Op Education Program (also known as the Student Career Experience Program) is a formally structured program requiring a written agreement by all parties (NRC, Institution, and student) as to the nature of the work assignments, schedule of work assignments and class attendance, evaluation procedures and requirements for continuation, and successful completion of the program. NRC, participating educational institutions, and students MUST agree on a formally arranged schedule of school and work. What is the work schedule of this position? The student will be on either an alternate work schedule (i.e., work a semester/quarter and attend school the following semester/quarter) or a parallel work schedule (i.e., attend school while working part-time). Most of the job opportunities are at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD. Limited opportunities exist in NRC regional offices: King of Prussia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Lisle, IL; and Arlington, TX. How is the salary and grade determined? The salary is determined by locality, discipline, grade point average (GPA), and amount of semester hours completed. Undergraduate
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For more information, please see our Salaries and Career Advancement page. What are the duties of the position? Serves as a Student Trainee with the NRC. The incumbent will be assigned to a supervisor within the organization. This supervisor will assign a journey level employee to provide technical direction and mentoring. Under the guidance of the journey level employee, the trainee shall:
Additional duties for IT Positions
Typical NRC Trainee positions include, but are not limited to the following disciplines:
No. How do I qualify for this position? Minimum requirements for this position include the following:
How do I apply for this position? To apply for the Co-Operative Education Program, see Contact Us About Employment, and select "Co-Op Program" from the dropdown list. What is the basis of the evaluation of my application? Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria: grade point average (GPA), academic honors (i.e., Dean List), awards (i.e., scholarships), extracurricular activities (i.e., student associations), and interview. Will the NRC pay for me to relocate? No. None. |
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