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Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program

THE DEADLINE FOR POSTMARKING APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY 31, 2004.

Looking for students in the fields of ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATH, PHYSICS, OR CHEMISTRY. No GPA requirement.

PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

The Department of Defense initiated the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program in 1980, under the direction of the Executive Office of the President, to involve academically talented high school and college students in hands-on research activities and student-mentor relationships during the summer. This program is designed for students who have demonstrated aptitude and interest in science and engineering courses and careers.

A major benefit of the program is pairing the students with university and professional engineering mentors. The high school and college programs are designed for students who are United States citizens and 15 years old by the beginning of the program - June 7, 2004. The apprentice program is divided into periods of 8, 10, and 12 weeks. The points of contact for applications are senior counselors, at all public, private, and parochial high school and college placement services.

Possible career placement areas at the Aviation and Missile Command include physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering and mathematics.

Applications are available online; http://www.gwseap.net

THE DEADLINE FOR POSTMARKING APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY 31, 2004.

If the student is unsuccessful in receiving an application form the high school senior counselor or college placement service,
Please call for Huntsville, AL area Linda Brown @ 256 842-9055 or for Metro DC/Baltimore area Mary Phillips @ 202 994-2234 for information or an application. Other locations in the CONUS have POCs. Employment will range from 8 to 10 weeks this summer.
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