Did you know that the US government has a job program just for students? It’s called the Student Educational Employment Program and it’s open to all levels of students: high school, vocational and technical, college and grad school.

The U.S. government’s Office of Personnel Management has combined a bunch of previous student job programs into one: the Student Educational Employment Program. This program has two components:

• Student Temporary Employment Component. These temporary jobs can range from summer jobs to jobs that can last for as long as you are a student. These employment opportunities do not have to be related to your academic field of study.
• Student Career Experience Component. This component offers you work experience directly related to what you are studying. It provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending school. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You may be eligible for permanent employment after successfully completing your education and meeting work requirements.

Here are the eligibility requirements for the Student Educational Employment Program. You must be:

• 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 governing the employment of minors;
• Taking at least a half-time academic or vocational/technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, college or grad school. You must also be a US citizen. (If you are not a US citizen, you may be eligible for employment under certain conditions.)

Check out the USA Jobs site for more info.

Want to apply? Contact your school guidance office, career planning and placement office, teacher or the Federal agency employment office where you are interested in working. You can also visit the OPM Web site to learn more.