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Student hiring programs are available to attract students into the
public sector. These programs offer on-the-job experience that could
lead to a full-time career with the government after graduation.
Industry and government utilize student programs to identify prospects
for future hiring. Over 50,000 students are employed each year in
federal government.
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Plus you receive benefits while working and may be eligible for
conversion to a full time permanent job after you graduate.
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Current students who are primarily interested in part-time or seasonal work
should consider the Student Temporary Employment Program
(STEP), the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP),
or various internships, summer jobs, and volunteer experiences. Individuals
interested in starting a Federal career may be interested in SCEP, the Federal
Career Intern Program, or the Presidential Management Fellows Program (graduate
students).
The Student Educational Employment Program benefits both agencies and
students. Agencies can discover first-hand the abilities of a potential
employee. In the case of SCEP, agencies can bring well educated graduates into
their workforce while at the same time give their managers the ability to
evaluate the student's performance in real work situations. Students, on the
other hand, can avail themselves of such flexibilities as year round employment
and flexible work schedules and assignments. Students in the SCEP gain exposure
to public service while enhancing their educational goals and shaping their
career choices.
Written Test Waiver
Written tests are waived for students in the Student Career Experience
Program. This includes initial appointment and conversion. Written tests are
also waived for entry into the Student Temporary Employment Program. That
program, like the Student Career Experience Program, was created pursuant to 5
CFR § 213.3201. Positions filled under this authority are excepted from the
usual competitive examining procedures.
The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) provides Federal employment
opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree
seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational
course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year
college or university, graduate or professional school.
The STEP provides maximum flexibility to both students and managers because
the nature of the work does not have to be related to the student's academic or
career goals which benefits both agencies and students. Agencies can discover
first-hand the abilities of a potential employee. Appointments made under the
Student Educational Employment Program authority can help agencies meet their
needs to: continuously recruit and develop talented employees to support
changing agency missions; ensure that the Government can meet its professional,
technical, and administrative needs; and achieve a quality and diverse
workforce. Tens of thousands of students are employed in this program.
The Student Career Experience Program is a strong recruitment source for
Federal agencies. This program attracts diverse and talented students with
skills which will be critical to the future workforce needs of the Federal
Government. The Federal Student Educational Employment Program of which the SCEP
is authorized under, provides for work-study partnerships between the students,
the educational institutions, and various Federal agencies.
The Student Career Experience Program:
- enriches the educational process by giving students relevant job
experiences; and,
- provides Federal employers with an opportunity to take an active role in
developing their future workforce.
The Student Career Experience Program gives students a "jump start" in their
chosen career fields by providing valuable, paid work experience while they are
still in school. After completion of their academic and work requirements,
students may be eligible for permanent employment.
The Student Career Experience Program Features:
- Open to students from high school through graduate or professional
schools, including technical and vocational schools;
- Provides an opportunity to gain work experience directly related to an
academic field of study;
- Allows for a flexible work schedule on a part-time or full-time basis;
- Allows students to earn leave credit for illness and vacation; and
- Includes health and life insurance options
Eligibility Requirements:
Students are eligible for the Student Career Experience Program if they are:
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree student (diploma,
certificate, etc.) in an accredited institution; and,
- At least the minimum age required by Federal, state or local laws and
standards governing the employment of minors; and,
- Taking at least half-time academic or vocational or 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:
- permitted by a Federal agency's appropriations act; and
- eligible to work under U.S. Immigration laws.
U.S. citizenship is required for conversion to permanent employment upon
completion of this program.
Finding Positions
Students may contact their school guidance office, career planning and
placement office, teachers, or Federal agency employment office where they are
interested in working.
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