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General
The
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), commonly referred to
as the Co-op Program, offers 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.
- Commonly
referred to as the work/study or Co-op
Program
- Arranged
schedule of school and work to meet minimum of work hours
prior to graduation
- Provides
high school, undergraduate, and graduate students experience
directly related to their educational program and career goals
- Academic
credit for work experience
- Paid
position
Who
Qualifies?
- Must
be enrolled in an accredited educational institution at least
half-time and pursuing a degree or certificate
- Must
be enrolled in co-op program at education institute
- NIST,
the educational institution, and student agree on a schedule
combining periods of school and work to ensure that the student
will work the minimum hours required prior to graduation, or other conversion provisions
- The minimum age allowed for Federal employment is 16
Benefits
- Annual
and sick leave
- Coverage
by federal retirement system
- May
be eligible for federal life and health insurance
How
to Apply
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Contact
your educational institution's Cooperative Education Program
Office for more information and referral to NIST, and THEN
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Submit
application for NIST review. You will be contacted
if being considered for employment.
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