About the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
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.
Program Features include:
- Flexible schedule of work assignments.
- Open to all college students: under-graduate, graduate and
vocational/technical; and on occassion: high school seniors
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,
- Be a U.S.
citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or
Swains Island). Non-citizens may be eligible
for employment
if:
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
For Information about internships at the Office for
Law Enforcement, contact:
the National Media & Constituent Affairs Officer
at 301-427-2300
For Additional information:
http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.asp
