Welcome to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's National Weather Service student programs web
site. This web site was designed to give students across the nation
direct information to the different student employment opportunities
offered. The programs below offer participants an opportunity to
learn how we operate as a federal agency carrying out our mission
to protect and serve by providing timely weather related information
and products.
Student interns work on worthwhile projects assigned by their
manager or supervisor. Previous interns worked in a variety of
areas, including meteorology, hydrology, science, and technology.
Students interested in any of the programs below should have strong
research, oral, and writing skills. If you have questions about
any of the programs, please call us (the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Diversity Management) at (301) 713-0692.
Student
Career Employment Program (SCEP) - SCEP offers participants
work experience directly related to their academic field of study.
It provides formal periods of work and study while attending
school. Participants in this program may be eligible for permanent
employment after successfully completing their education and
work requirements. Click
here to learn more. If you are interested in the National
Weather Service's Student Career Employment Program, contact
Hope Hasberry through e-mail at Hope.Hasberry@noaa.gov or
by phone at 301/713/0692.
Meteorological
Development Lab (MDL) SCEP - MDL SCEP is a co-op program which
offers undergraduate and graduate students majoring in computer science,
mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, and statistics
an opportunity to alternate full-time paid employment with periods
of full-time study. The full-time employment encompasses a total
of 12 months at the National Weather Service MDL in Silver Spring,
Maryland. While there, students will develop and implement computer
based scientific techniques and may participate in the development
of statistical algorithms, analysis of meteorological data, verification
of forecasts, and use of interactive graphics programs. Students
should expect to make extensive use of computer technology and computer
programming. For more information about the MDL SCEP visit the Meteorological
Development Lab SCEP website at http://www.weather.gov/mdl/coop/coop.htm or
contact the Student Career Experience Program Coordinator Carl McCalla,
Sr., by phone (301) 713-1065 x169 or email Carl.McCalla@noaa.gov . For
more information about the work underway in the MDL, please visit
the MDL web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/mdl.
Student
Temporary Employment Program (STEP) - STEP offers temporary
job opportunities to its participants. The work experience gained
through this program need not be related to the participants
academic field of study. Participants may work during the summer
and/or as long as he/she are students. Click
here to learn more. If you are interested in the National
Weather Service's Student Temporary Employment Program, contact
Hope Hasberry through e-mail at Hope.Hasberry@noaa.gov or
by phone at 301/713/0692.
Student
Volunteer Service (UNPAID) - NOAA's National Weather Service
offers unpaid training opportunities to high school and college
students. This program offers work experience related to the
participants academic field of study . Students have an opportunity
to explore their career options and to develop both professional
and personal skills. Click
here to learn more. If you are interested in the National
Weather Service's Student Volunteer Service, contact Hope Hasberry
through e-mail at Hope.Hasberry@noaa.gov or
by phone at 301/713/0692.
NOAA
Student/Faculty Research Participation Program (ORISE) -
This NOAA program is administrated by the Oak Ridge Institute
for Science and Education in Oak Ridge, TN. It offers high school,
undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate students pursuing
academic studies in business, computer sciences, engineering,
life sciences, and physical sciences an opportunity to gain valuable
work experience and exposure to NOAA related disciplines. This
program also provides faculty members a chance to pursue research
opportunities related to NOAA's mission. Applications are accepted
all year. Click
here to learn more. If you are interested or know anyone
interested in participating in the NOAA Student/Faculty Research
Participation Program, contact Patricia Taylor by phone at 301/713/0692
extension 198 or through e-mail at Patricia.Taylor@noaa.gov. Click
here to read a student's comments about her first week.
The District of Columbia Metropolitan Consortium for Mathematics,
Science and Engineering Program(METCON). This six to eight week
summer program offers high school sophomores and juniors within
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, career awareness and technically-oriented
work experiences in NOAA related disciplines. The Program is administrated
by Howard University's School of Engineering. For more information
contact Dr. Lawanda Peace, Howard University, School of Engineering,
Architecture and Computer Science, 2300 Sixth Street, NW, Washington,
D.C. 20059, phone (202) 806-6627 to find out about the application
process.
Workforce
Recruitment Program (WRP) -
WRP is a program for college students with disabilities. The
US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy
and the Department of Defense coordinate the program. This program
provides student with disabilities a resource to market their
skills for permanent and/or temporary employment. Hundreds of
students are recruited into this program each year. Federal agencies
and private companies across the U.S. are able to hire hundreds
of students through this program each year. To find out how you
and your college/university can be a part of this program, visit
the WRP web site at http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/workforc.htm
High
School/High Tech (HS/HT) - The HS/HT program is a program
for high school students with disabilities. This program has
several goals: to motivate students to explore their own interests
and potential in the sciences and technology and to explore careers
in these areas. There are over 100 program nation wide. Through
this program students are provided internship opportunities,
learn to write resumes, and are given public speaking and leadership
skills. To find about programs in your area, you should call
202-693-7880 Voice, 202-693-7881/TTY, or 202-693-7888 (Attn:
Ms. Williams)/FAX. To find out more about the program, visit
the Department of Labor's web site http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/hsht00/chapter1.htm.
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society (AISES) - AISES is a national non-profit organization
dedicated to the advancement of American Indians and Alaskan
Natives in science, engineering, and technology. Its membership
include students and professional in business and other academic
disciplines. AISES has nearly 2000 students members and 150 college
chapters. AISES offers many different programs to its members:
summer internship opportunities, professional, and community
programs. AISES may be reached at http://www.aises.org/
NOAA's Educational Partnership
Program (EPP)- EPP's mission is to increase the number of
professionals from under-represented groups in NOAA sciences.
The EPP provides financial assistance to minority serving academic
institutions to support collaborative research and training of
students in NOAA-related sciences through competitive processes.
The EPP provides financial assistance through four program components,
they include: the Cooperative Science Centers; the Environmental
Entrepreneurship Program; the Graduate Sciences Program; and,
the Undergraduate Scholarship Program. For more information on
NOAA's Educational Partnership Program visit the web site at http://epp.noaa.gov/
Hispanic Association of Colleges
and Universities (HACU) - HACU is an organization committed
to the success of the nation's Hispanic community. HACU represents
more than 300 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic
higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America
and Spain. Thousands of Hispanic students are a part of this
organization. The organizations has programs for students beginning
from kindergarten through graduate school and into the workforce.
HACU's Internship Program places students nationwide. The goal
of the program is to provide students with professional experience,
expose them to research, development, technology, and administrative
careers. To learn more about the internship opportunities offered
by HACU, visit the organization's web site http://www.hnip.net/ |