SCHOOL AND
WORK
A Rewarding
Combination
Gain valuable
work experience...while you're still in school...and get paid
for it!
Thank you for
your interest in student employment with the Federal Government.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has consolidated the
previous programs (e.g., Cooperative Education, Stay-in-School,
Federal Junior Fellowship, and Summer Aid Programs) into the
new Student Educational Employment Program. This new program
combines key features of the old programs along with added
flexibilities to produce a more effective and streamlined
program.
The Federal Government
has always looked to educational institutions to find people
who have the skills needed to meet its future employment needs.
That's why we created the Student Educational Employment Program
to attract talented students to Federal public service.
It's an opportunity
to earn money and continue your education, to train with people
who manage the day-to-day business of the national Government,
and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.
Most Federal agencies
use this program. Some develop additional student, intern,
or fellowship programs to meet their specific business needs.
No matter what
agency you choose, the Student Educational Employment Program
will introduce you to the advantages and challenges of working
for the United States Government.
What is the
Student Educational Employment Program?
The Student Educational
Employment Program has two components student temporary employment
and student career experience. It is available to all levels
of students: high school, vocational and technical, associate
degree, baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, and professional
degree students.
Student Temporary
Employment Component
Job opportunities
under this component offer you temporary employment. Employment
can range from summer jobs to positions that can last for
as long as you are a student. These employment opportunities
need not necessarily be related to your academic field of
study.
Student Career
Experience Component
This component
offers you valuable work experience directly related to your
academic field of study. It provides formal periods of work
and study while you are attending school. It requires a commitment
by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You
may be eligible for permanent employment under this component
after successfully completing your education and meeting work
requirements.
Program Features
Under Both Components:
Students may be
employed year round.
Flexible schedule
of work assignments.
Open to all students...high
school, under-graduate, graduate, and vocational/technical.
Eligibility
Requirements
You are eligible
under the Student Educational Employment Program if you are:
A student enrolled
or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma,
certificate, etc.)
At least the minimum
age required by Federal, state or local laws and standards
governing the employment of minors,
Taking at least
half-time academic or vocational and technical course load
in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school,
2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional
school, and
A U.S. citizen
or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island).
Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if:
- (1) permitted
by a Federal agency's appropriation act, and
- (2) eligible
to work under U.S. immigration laws.
U.S. citizenship
is required for conversion to permanent employment under the
Student Career Experience Component
Employment Outlook
"Highly competitive"
and "talented" both describe the current and future employment
needs of the Federal public service. Like the private sector,
organizations throughout Government are undergoing streamlining
and restructuring to become more efficient and less costly
to operate. This means that fewer jobs are available in most
industries, including Government.
However, many
Federal agencies are still recruiting for specific occupations
where Government needs to provide critical services, maintain
its technical expertise, and attract students who demonstrate
the skills and abilities the Government needs.
Next Steps....
Students may contact
their school guidance office, career planning and placement
office, teachers, or Federal agency employment office where
they are interested in working. They may also visit the OPM
website at this address: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm
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OF: 12-07-98
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