National Security Agency Gifted and Talented Program

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National Security Agency Gifted and Talented Program

I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information on a new program available for high school seniors. The National Security Agency initiated the Gifted and Talented program last year in 2011 for high school seniors specifically in fields of study in the categories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). You'll find below, the programs description taken directly from our website: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/high_school/stem.shtml

Students interested in the Gifted and Talented program should apply online at www.nsa.gov/careers, select Job Search/Apply Online and key word search for Gifted and Talented program.
I am eager to partner with you, as your assistants will significantly increase the number of applicants we receive and further develop this program. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Nicki Carpenter, National Security Agency, Office of Student Programs 1-866-NSA-HIRE sncapre@nsa.com

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$20,000 is alot of Dough! Culinary Scholarships . . . .

These are a variety of scholarships advertised on the Food Network.  Some are state specific but only an essay is required!  The Great Food Truck Contest is awarding $20,000!

http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard/friends.pdf

http://www.foodnetwork.com/great-food-truck-scholarship-contest-enter/package/index.html?vty=/scholarship

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Summer Internships . . .

Students benefit from all different types of work experiences - either paid or unpaid - and it's never to early to start planning and brainstorming about next summer.

This is a good article by Derrick Dortch about internships . . . read it and be motivated to think now about how you will spend your summer!

A few thoughts . . .

--ask your teachers, parents and other adults for ideas
--think about what kind of job you'd like to try and contact employers directly
--every major government agency has student internship opportunities but you have to apply early
--non profit organizations are another place to look
--tell people that you are on the look for a summer internship! Market yourself!

Do you have any other ideas of places to look?

Happy Fall and Happy Searching!

Maria

P.S.  Sorry about the scanning quality.  Can't seem to find the link to the Post article.  But Mr. Dortch is a prolific writer about federal employment and career counseling.  Spend some time reading his material . . .it's worth the time!

A few other good searches here, and  here!

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