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NASA/Kennedy Space Center Student Programs

National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA/Kennedy Space Center Student Programs. Presented by: Lisa Singleton KSC Recruitment & Student Programs. www.nasa.gov. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. One NASA.

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NASA/Kennedy Space Center Student Programs

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  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA/Kennedy Space CenterStudent Programs Presented by: Lisa Singleton KSC Recruitment & Student Programs www.nasa.gov

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration One NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration Created by Congress in 1958 Glenn Research Center Aeronautic and Spacecraft Technology Cleveland, OH Ames Research Center Aerospace and Small Spacecraft Moffett Field, CA Goddard Space Flight Center Science Missions & Telescopes Greenbelt, MD Dryden Flight Research Center Atmospheric Research & Testing Edwards, CA NASA Headquarters Washington, D.C. Langley Research Center Aviation & Space Research Hampton, VA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryDeep Space RoboticRovers & Networks Pasadena, CA Johnson Space Center Human Space Flight Operations Houston, TX Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Launch and Landing Titusville, FL Marshall Space Flight Center Space Transportation & Propulsion Systems Huntsville, AL Stennis Space Center Shuttle Engine Testing Stennis Space Center, MS Michoud Assembly Facility New Orleans, LA www.nasa.gov

  3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pathways Program ParticipationEffective July 10th, 2012 Interns (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 PMFs Individuals who are completing, or have completed within the past two years, a qualifying advanced degree www.nasa.gov

  4. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Internship Employment Program (IEP) • 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 • 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 www.nasa.gov

  5. National Aeronautics and Space Administration IEP Requirements Requirements for both Internships (interns and interns w/NTE) • Must be a United States Citizen • Attend an accredited college or university on at least a half time basis (Go to http://www.abet.org/ for list of colleges & universities) • Pursuing a science, engineering, math or business field of study • Be in good academic standing (Cumulative GPA 2.9 or higher) • Able to meet security and medical requirements • Successfully completed at least 30 semester hours for undergraduate opportunities Additional requirements for Interns (not interns w/NTE) • Ability to work alternating semesters while an intern • Enrolled in the University’s Co-op Program (if Co-op Office does not exist, enrolled with Career Services) www.nasa.gov

  6. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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 www.nasa.gov

  7. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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 www.nasa.gov

  8. National Aeronautics and Space Administration USAJOBS • After you have your account created, and resume uploaded • Create a job search • https://www.usajobs.gov/ www.nasa.gov

  9. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Recent Graduate Program • 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

  10. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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 www.nasa.gov

  11. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Internships at NASA • Real world experience • Mentors • Be a part of the future • Educate the next generation • Have fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4_etAvJ6GU www.nasa.gov

  12. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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 www.nasa.gov

  13. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Students with Disabilities Schedule 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. • 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 www.nasa.gov

  14. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Websites to remember • http://pathways.ksc.nasa.gov • https://www.usajobs.gov • Email: • ksc-pathways@mail.nasa.gov www.nasa.gov

  15. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Questions? Thank you for your time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_Af_o9Q9s www.nasa.gov

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