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BASICS OF the organization

BASICS OF the organization. Founded in 1957, oldest and largest youth conservation service program Opportunities in all 50 states 500 natural and cultural sites 65,000 alumni worldwide 12+% of National Park Service staff began in SCA We are alumni of SCA.

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BASICS OF the organization

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  1. BASICS OF the organization • Founded in 1957, oldest and largest youth conservation service program • Opportunities in all 50 states • 500 natural and cultural sites • 65,000 alumni worldwide • 12+% of National Park Service staff began in SCA • We are alumni of SCA

  2. mission: to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

  3. SCA Programs • National Conservation Crews – high school students, camping • Community Conservation Crews – high school students, commuting, cities across the country • Internships – 18 years and older, nationwide • Corps – 18 years and older, SCA administered, typically group based • Crew leader - national crew, community crew, corps project leader • Learn more at www.thesca.org/serve

  4. NPS Academy Overview • All majors welcome. • Applicants must be current college students between 18 and 25 years of age, and U.S. citizens. Must be currently enrolled in college. • The NPS Academy has three phases designed to maximize career opportunities, training and hands on experiences.

  5. National Park Service Academy • A joint program between the Student Conservation Association and the National Park Service. • NPS Academy is designed to build a 21st Century workforce for America's national parks: highly motivated, contemporarily skilled, and ethnically diverse. • NPS Academy is a special career preparation initiative for undergraduate and graduate students of color.

  6. Three Phase Program

  7. Phase 1: Academy Launch, Spring Break • Begin your journey into the US National Park service with a week-long, insider's view into how our natural lands are managed. • Meet with decision-makers and change agents within the various US agencies that collaboratively oversee our public lands.

  8. Phase 2: Summer Internship • Members will serve in a 12-week paid summer internship with the NPS. • Summer placements include hands-on experiences in environmental education, resource conservation, volunteer coordination, trail maintenance and research, among others.

  9. Summer Internship Benefits • Round-trip transportation to internship site • Housing • Stipend of at least $75/week • Accident insurance • AmeriCorps education award possible

  10. Americorps Education Award • Deferment of qualified college loans during term of service • $1,132 - 300 hours (8-11 weeks) • $1,415 - 450 hours (12-25 weeks) • $2,675 - 900 hours (6-9 months) • $5,350 - 1700 hours (9-12 months) • *Updated November 2011; Award amounts may increase pending federal budget

  11. Educational Benefits • Training, Mentorship, and Experiential Learning • Training and certifications in many internships (some internships include GIS/GPS training, First Aid, professional/technical writing, and so on…) • College credit (if applicable; arrange through campus administration or faculty, not through SCA)

  12. Phase 3: Outreach, Fall • Members will serve as Academy Ambassadors by reaching out to fellow students on their campuses to generate interest for the 2013 National Park Academy programs. • Members will receive training and support in campus outreach from SCA's Recruiting Team. Point of contact: Georgie Sawyer, Campus Recruiting Coordinator, 603-504-3312 or oncampus@thesca.org.

  13. Becoming an Academy Ambassador • As an NPS Academy Ambassador you will help build awareness and recruit top talent at your college campus. • Represent SCA and NPS Academy at a Career Fair and campus events. • Identify and reach out to top students on campus, including students of color with diverse backgrounds and majors. • Examples of outreach – alumni flyer • Peer ambassadors share story today

  14. Recap YOUR PRESENTATION structure • A. Introduce yourself • B. Introduce the SCA the organization • C. Introduce the NPS Academy program and give details • D. Sell the program… name the benefits of the program: -Educational Benefits -AmeriCorps Education Award -Career Networking -Career Related Experience • E. Share your story: personal experience examples • Video (http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/special-programs/national-park-service-academy)

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  16. SCA Networking Sitehttp://jointhesca.org

  17. Contact Information Deanna Wyatt dwyatt@thesca.org 510-821-3320 Beth McCarthy bmccarthy@thesca.org 603-504-5193

  18. The Student Conservation Association NH Office PO Box 550 689 River Road Charlestown, NH 03603 603.543.1700oncampus@thesca.org thesca.org

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