NASA/KENNEDY SPACE CENTERSTUDENT PROGRAMS

Presented by: Lisa Singleton

KSC Recruitment & Student Programs

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Kennedy Space CenterShuttle Launch

and LandingTitusville, FL

Stennis Space CenterShuttle Engine Testing

Stennis Space Center, MS

Johnson Space CenterHuman Space Flight

OperationsHouston, TX

Jet Propulsion LaboratoryDeep Space RoboticRovers & Networks

Pasadena, CA Marshall Space Flight Center

Space Transportation & Propulsion Systems

Huntsville, AL

Dryden Flight Research Center

Atmospheric Research & Testing

Edwards, CA

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Langley Research CenterAviation & Space Research

Hampton, VA

NASA Headquarters

Washington, D.C.

Goddard Space Flight Center

Science Missions & TelescopesGreenbelt, MD

Ames Research Center

Aerospace and Small SpacecraftMoffett Field, CA

Michoud Assembly FacilityNew Orleans, LA

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Pathways Program Participation

Effective July 10th, 2012Interns (Formerly called SCEP/STEP or Co-Ops)Students currently enrolled in high school, vocational/trade school, and college or university.

Recent Graduates (Formerly called FCIPs) Veterans within six years of receiving their degree and non-veterans within two years of receiving their degree

PMFsIndividuals who are completing, or have completed within the past two years, a qualifying advanced degree

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Internship Employment Program (IEP) • Interns w/NTE* (previously KIP)

• Degree may or may not be related to field of work

• Students generally on 90 day appointments

• Short term exchange to gain work experience

• Not eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation

• *NTE = Not to exceed or expiration date of appointment

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• Interns (previously co-ops)

• Degree must be related to field of work

• Students conduct rotations between work and school through graduation

• Business students may work year round

• Enhances their experience at school as well as at work

• Integration into full-time work environment

• Eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation

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IEP RequirementsRequirements for both Internships (interns and interns w/NTE)

1.Must be a United States Citizen

2.Attend an accredited college or university on at least a half time basis (Go to http://www.abet.org/ for list of colleges & universities)

3.Pursuing a science, engineering, math or business field of study

4.Be in good academic standing (Cumulative GPA 2.9 or higher)

5.Able to meet security and medical requirements

6.Successfully completed at least 30 semester hours for undergraduate opportunities

Additional requirements for Interns (not interns w/NTE)

1.Ability to work alternating semesters while an intern

2.Enrolled in the University’s Co-op Program (if Co-op Office does not exist, enrolled with Career Services)

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IEP Benefits• Salaries/Pay (for 2012)

• Undergraduate students GS-4 thru GS-6 ($13.41 – $16.73)• Graduate students GS-7 thru GS-9 ($18.59 - $22.74)• PhD Students GS-9 thru GS-11 ($22.74 – $27.51)

• Travel reimbursement - to and from school each working tour • Eligible for conversion into full time employment after complete program requirements• Promotion eligibility while in the program• Awards• Health Insurance (can be carried over when student is back at school)• Life Insurance• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) – similar to 401K in private sector• Annual Leave• Sick Leave• Military Leave• Federal Holidays

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IEP Applications• http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov/• Applications for KSC will be open thru October 21 for intern positions starting

in January• Applications for recent graduates will be open soon

• Go to the “Eligibility & Apply” tab on our website• Follow the step by step instructions

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USAJOBS

• After you have your account created, and resume uploaded• Create a job search

• https://www.usajobs.gov/

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• Must apply for the program within two years of receiving your degree

• Veterans within six years of receiving their degree

• NASA plans to bring on about 100 Recent Graduates between January and October of 2013

• KSC has not identified these positions but they will be posted on usajobs and on our KSC website http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov

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Presidential Management Fellows Program• Advanced degrees only from qualifying educational institutions• For recent graduates (up to two years), or expected to graduate by Aug 31• In this program you spend one year working with the Office of Personnel

Management and one year with NASA • KSC has not identified these positions at this time but they will be posted on usajobs and on our KSC website (a redirect

from http://coop.ksc.nasa.gov)

• Learn more and apply through https://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads• Application site open Nov 5-19th, 2012

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Internships at NASA• Real world experience• Mentors• Be a part of the future• Educate the next generation• Have fun

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Veterans Preference

• On November 9, 2009, the Veterans Employment Initiative was created. The Initiative is a strategic approach to helping the men and women who have served our country in the military find employment in the Federal Government.

• For assistance and information prior to applying for a KSC Pathways Program positions: Student veterans and University veterans’ representatives should contact Wes Reynolds directly at Harold.W.Reynolds@nasa.gov.

• http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov/vetHire.htm

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Students with DisabilitiesSchedule A•Schedule A is a hiring authority for Federal agencies to use to tap into a diverse and vibrant talent pool without going through the often lengthy traditional hiring process. Schedule A allows individuals to apply for a Federal appointment through a noncompetitive hiring process. This means that if you meet the eligibility status of the appointment and the minimum qualifications for a position, you may be hired for the position without competing with the general public.

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• For assistance and information prior to applying for a KSC Pathways Program:Students with disabilities and University disability office representatives should contact Trish Highsmith directly at Patricia.A.Highsmith@nasa.gov.

• http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov/studentDis.htm

•http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov

•https://www.usajobs.gov

•Email: •ksc-pathways@mail.nasa.gov

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Websites to remember

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