End-of-Semester Potluck

End-of-Semester Potluck Celebration!

Soon finals will be over. 

Come celebrate your accomplishments 

with your friends at TRIO!

When:        December 13, 1-5 pm

Where:       Library 022

What:          Food, family, games, prizes, and fun!

This is an Open House, so come early or later. We will have activities throughout the afternoon including, Navajo Sand Painting, Snowflake-making, and activities for kids of all ages.

Bringing a dish to share will be welcome, but not necessary. We want to share in your semester's accomplishments, and celebrate with you!

 

National Council on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, network with other student scholars, and learn more about the issues of race and ethnicity in higher education. Contact your TRIO Advsor for assistance in applying for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

CORE^® Student Scholarship Program

KEY PROGRAM FEATURES:

• All NCORE^® Student Scholars will be required to complete the NCORE^® 2014 Student Scholars' On-Site Educational Program. This program has academic, community outreach, and networking components that require each student scholar to participate in and complete a sufficient number of sessions (at least 20 session hours) to earn a Student Scholar Certificate of Participation. 
• The student scholarship covers the registrations fee for selected recipients. Scholarship recipients and/or their institutions will be responsible for their own travel, hotel, and all other conference-related expenses.  
• Both undergraduate and graduate students will be given equal consideration.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit four (4) collated sets of the three items listed below:

1. A cover letter that specifically addresses the following items (A through D) below:

• A. Your academic interests and achievements 
• B. Your leadership interests and experience.
• C. Your reasons for wanting to attend and participate in NCORE . 
• D. Your commitment and availability to participate fully in the conference and the Student Scholar’s On-site Educational Program (outlined above).

2. A copy of your résumé.

3. Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or staff at your institution. These letters must include both the two following elements:

• A stated commitment of institutional support for conference-related costs not covered by the scholarship or state that these costs will be covered by another source.The NCORE Student Scholarship covers the cost of registration only. 
• Affirm the students' commitment and availability to participate fully in the conference and the Student Scholars' On-site Educational Program (outlined above).

NOTE: In the selection process, scores for letters of recommendation that do not address items A and B will be penalized for their failure to do so.  It is the responsibility of scholarship applicants to communicate this effectively to those individuals they ask to write letters of recommendation.

The deadline for scholarship application submission is February 28, 2014*. Notification of awards will be made by March 31, 2014.  (*Postmarked by February 28, 2014)

SEND FOUR (4) COLLATED SETS TO:
NCORE Student Scholarship Committee
SWCHRS
3200 Marshall Avenue, Suite 290
Norman, Oklahoma 73072
Phone: (405) 325-3694

USDA Internships. Act Now!

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to advertise an agency-wide vacancy announcement for the student internship positions on USAJOBS next week, November 18^th.  As we understand it, the application period will be very short (5 days) closing on Friday, November 22, 2013.  As such, it will be imperative that students be prepared to react quickly and get their application submitted before the deadline.  Attached is a preliminary list of the intern positions that will be announced next week.

Students should begin:
·         Checking USAJOBS on November 18, 2013 for the announcement of available Internships within the US Forest Service.
·         Recognize that “NTE Intern” (Not to Exceed) are considered temporary appointments and is equivalent to the former Student Temporary Employment Program.“Indefinite Intern” is equivalent to the former Student Career Experience Program; offering indefinite appointments during their period of eligibility under the Internship Program. Although indefinite, noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is not guaranteed.
·         Ensure all their application documents are already uploaded in USAJOBS (resume, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, and all other supporting documentation).  Click on the following link for more resume building guidancehttp://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/jobs/outreach·         Pay particular attention to the category job series.  For example, posting for all natural resources & biological services may be grouped in to a “499” series as opposed to breaking it out by major (i.e. wildlife sci., range mgt, botany, etc.)
·         Need to apply for positions that match their academic and career goals and choose what duty locations they’re willing to accept.  Note: there are over 700 work locations across the nation.  Again, students should be encouraged to be mobile, which will help increase their internship opportunities.
·         Attached are some Pathways documents that are helpful in understanding the program and the application process.

Students are welcome to contact me should they have any questions in regards to submitting their application to USAJOBS.

Best Regards,
Julio

Julio C. PuentesRegional Director - Illinois/Midwest
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program
773.442.4235 (P)

U.S. Forestry Service Jobs (Limited Window for Application)

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to advertise an agency-wide vacancy announcement for the student internship positions on USAJOBS next week, November 18^th.  As we understand it, the application period will be very short (5 days) closing on Friday, November 22, 2013.  As such, it will be imperative that students be prepared to react quickly and get their application submitted before the deadline.  Attached is a preliminary list of the intern positions that will be announced next week.

Students should begin:

·         Checking USAJOBS on November 18, 2013 for the announcement of available Internships within the US Forest Service.

·         Recognize that “NTE Intern” (Not to Exceed) are considered temporary appointments and is equivalent to the former Student Temporary Employment Program.“Indefinite Intern” is equivalent to the former Student Career Experience Program; offering indefinite appointments during their period of eligibility under the Internship Program. Although indefinite, noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is not guaranteed.

·         Ensure all their application documents are already uploaded in USAJOBS (resume, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, and all other supporting documentation).  Click on the following link for more resume building guidance http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/jobs/outreach

·         Pay particular attention to the category job series.  For example, posting for all natural resources & biological services may be grouped in to a “499” series as opposed to breaking it out by major (i.e. wildlife sci., range mgt, botany, etc.)

·         Need to apply for positions that match their academic and career goals and choose what duty locations they’re willing to accept.  Note: there are over 700 work locations across the nation.  Again, students should be encouraged to be mobile, which will help increase their internship opportunities.

·         Attached are some Pathways documents that are helpful in understanding the program and the application process.

Student are welcome to contact me should they have any questions in regards to submitting their application to USAJOBS.

Best Regards,

Julio

Julio C. Puentes

Regional Director - Illinois/Midwest

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program

773.442.4235 (P)

	FALL 2013 Pathways Intern NTE
R/S/A	Duty Location	Series	Grade	Student Trainee-Position Title
R6	Everett, WA	199	4	Student Trainee (Archeology), GS-0199-04
WO	San Bernardino, CA	399	2	Student Trainee (Admin Support)
WO	Missoula, MT	399	4	Student Trainee(Computers)
R3	Phoenix, AZ	399	2	Student Trainee (Admin Support)
R2	Golden, CO	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R3	Albuquerque, NM	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
RQ	Rio Peidras, RQ	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R3	Albuquerque, NM	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
CIO	Albuquerque, NM	399	3	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R5	Willows, CA	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	5	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
HRM	Albuquerque, NM	399	2	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
R2	Laramie, WY	399	3	Student Trainee (Administration/Office Support)
HRM	Albuquerque, NM	399	3	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
HRM	Albuquerque, NM	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
HRM	Albuquerque, NM	399	5	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
R2	Laramie, WY	399	3	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	5	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	4	Student Trainee  (Computer)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	4	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
R5	Clovis, CA	399	5	Student Trainee (Administration -- Office Support)
R5	Stonyford, CA	499	4	Student Trainee (Rec)
R6	Bend, OR	499	3	Student Trainee (Forestry)
Research	Durham, NH	499	4	Student Trainee (Nat Res)
R3	Phoenix, AZ	499	4	Student Trainee (Nat Res)
R3	Phoenix, AZ	499	4	Student Trainee (Natural Resources Management),
R2	Golden, CO	499	4	Student Trainee (Biological Sciences)
R2	Golden, CO	499	4	Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
R8	Potts Camp, MS	499	4	Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
R8	Ackerman, MS	499	4	Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
R8	Ackerman, MS	499	4	Student Trainee (Forestry Technician)
R8	Boyce, LA	499	3	Student Trainee (Wildlife)
R5	Clovis, CA	499	4	Student Trainee (Bio Sciences)
WO	San Dimas, CA	499	4	Student Trainee (Natural Resources Management)
R5	Clovis, CA	499	3	Student Trainee (Forestry)
WO	Albuquerque, NM	599	4	Student Trainee (Acct)
Research	Portland, OR	599	4	Student Trainee (Acct)
WO	Missoula, MT	899	4	Student Trainee (Engineering)
R5	Clovis, CA	899	3	Student Trainee (Engineering)
R5	Clovis, CA	899	4	Student Trainee (Engineering)
Research	Madison, WI	899	5	Student Trainee (Civil Engineering)
Research	Madison, WI	899	7	Student Trainee (General Engineering)
R10	Juneau, AK	899	3	Student Trainee (Engineering & Architecture)
WO	San Bernardino, CA	1099	3	Student Trainee (Info/Arts)
WO	Missoula, MT	1099	3	Student Trainee (Info/Arts)
R3	Santa Fe, NM	1099	4	Student Trainee (Information/Arts)
R2	Golden, CO	1099	4	Student Trainee (Information/Arts),
R5	Clovis, CA	1099	3	Student Trainee (Information & Arts)
R5	Clovis, CA	1099	5	Student Trainee (Information & Arts)
R3	Albuquerque, NM	1399	4	Student Trainee (Cartography)
R5	McClellan AFB, CA	1399	4	Student Trainee (Cartographic Technician)
Research	Madison, WI	1399	4	Student Trainee (Physical Science)
R5	Bishop, CA	1399	7	Student Trainee (Hydrology)
R5	Clovis, CA	1399	5	Student Trainee (Hydrology)

	FALL 2013 Pathways Intern Indefinite
R/S/A	Duty Location	Student Series	Student Trainee Position Title
R3	Mimbres, NM	399	Administrative Support
WO	Missoula, MT	399	Program Analyst
WO	Arlington, VA	399	Administrative Support
R6	Pendleton, OR	499	Soil Scientist
R6	Sisters, OR	499	Natural Resource Specialist
R3	Albuquerque, NM	499	Natural Resource Specialist
NA	Morgantown, WV	499	Biological Science Technician
R3	Albuquerque, NM	499	Natural Resource Specialist
R6	Chiloquin, OR	499	Natural Resource Specialist
Research	Madison, WI	899	Civil Engineer
R5	Eureka, CA	899	Civil Engineer
WO	Boise, ID	899	Electronics Technician
R5	San Bernadino, CA	899	Environmental Engineer
R3	Springerville, AZ	899	Civil Engineer
R2	Delta, CO	899	Civil Engineer
R5	Eureka, CA	1099	Writer/Editor
R4	Ogden, UT	1199	Realty Specialist
R2	Laramie, WY	1199	Resource Specialist

Updated: September 2013

Background

The Pathways Program provides paths to Federal careers for students and recent graduates.  The Pathways programs consist of the Internship Program, the Recent Graduate Program and the Presidential Management Fellows Program.   (See https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads )

·         The Internship Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while still in school.  Students may be hired on a temporary basis for up to one year (NTE Intern) or for an indefinite period (Indefinite Intern).

·         The Recent Graduates Program is available to individuals who have completed qualifying degree or certificate programs in the previous two years.  Qualified veterans may have an extended application period due to military service.

·         The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is for individuals who have completed an advanced degree within the past two years.

What you need to know

·         In spring and fall of 2013, the Forest Service will advertise an agency wide Pathways job announcement for Internship opportunities, using the USAJobs website:  https://www.usajobs.gov/

·         The application period will be brief, so we recommend that you prepare your application materials in advance (see below).

·         You will need to complete an application for those positions that match your academic or career goals the specific locations you are willing to work at.   

·         Orientation, mentoring, and training plans are requirements of the programs.

·         You will need to attach the following documents as part of your application:

–        Cover letter ( optional)

–        Resume

–        Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment

–        Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable if all required information is included)

–        If claiming Veterans’ Preference – forms DD-214 and SF-15 (if applicable)

NOTE: More details on the required information for all of these attachments to your applications are provide at the end of this Fact Sheet.  You should completely review the vacancy announcement to verify that all requirements are met and carefully review your application before final submission

What can you do in advance to prepare?

·         Get familiar with USAJobs. See “How to Apply for a Job on USAJobs” at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/USAJOBS_Instructions.pdf

·         Create an account on USAJobs website.  https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Account

·         Use the USAJobs tool to create a profile and resume

·         Post all relevant documents to your USAJob account, i.e. resume, current transcripts, letters of recommendations, and veterans preference documentation

·         Sign-up for e-mail notifications for Forest Service job postings using the “save search” function in your USAJobs profile.

·         We will use the Twitter hashtag : #FSstudentjobs to provide periodic updates on our up-coming and current Pathways announcements.

·         Go to the Forest Service website get information about work sites at:  http://www.fs.fed.us/maps/products/guide-national-forests09.pdf

·         You can learn more about how to apply for Pathways opportunities on USAJobs through an Office of Personnel Management video on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQzXYVqBmZg&feature=youtu.be

Note:  The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) application process is managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and most of the information above does not apply to the PMF program.  OPM posts PMF opportunities, once a year, usually in the fall. Find Information about this process at:  www.pmf.gov .  

Potential Occupations for the National Pathways Postings (announcements will be for specific occupations and have qualification information)
Social Science, Psychology, & Welfare Group Student Trainee	0199
Human Resources Management Group Student Trainee	0299
General Administration, Clerical, and Office Services Group Student Trainee	0399
Natural Resources and Biological Sciences Group Student Trainee	0499
Accounting and Budget Group Student Trainee	0599
Engineering and Architecture Group Student Trainee	0899
Information, Communications, and Arts Group Student Trainee	1099
Business, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry Group Student Trainee	1199
Physical Sciences Group Student Trainee	1399
Education Group Student Trainee	1799
Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, & Compliance Group Student Trainee	1899
Information Technology Group Student Trainee	2299

Information on Required Documents

–        Cover letter - optional (one-page maximum)

–        Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal contact information; 3) education which includes degree, coursework and GPA; 4) work/volunteer experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade, if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.

–        Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment: In the form of official letters, records or transcripts issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university.  The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar’s office). 

–        Transcripts: An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required.  Transcripts MUST include the student's full name, name of the school, current GPA/academic standing, past and current coursework, and degree program.  If your school's unofficial transcripts or documentation does not provide all necessary information listed above, you should include additional academic documentation that meets the requirements.

–        Acceptance Letter: Students who have graduated or are expected to graduate during the fall term must also include an official acceptance letter along with their transcripts to verify they are continuing their education.

–        If claiming Veterans’ Preference, include DD-214 (MEMBER 4 COPY).  Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.

NOTE:  You should completely review the vacancy announcement to verify that all requirements are met and carefully review your application before final submission