Federal Government Internships for Students with Disabilities: An Overview of the WRP Program Kristin Schrader Assistant Director of InternPLUS and Military.

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Federal Government Internships for Students with Disabilities: An Overview of the WRP Program Kristin Schrader Assistant Director of InternPLUS and Military Career Programs UMUC Nanese Loza Diversity & Inclusion Team Lead Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Diversity & Inclusion August 30, 2017

Today’s Agenda What is the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)? Overview of the Application Process Tips for Creating a Strong Application What Happens Next…

What is the WRP? Recruitment and referral program for federal sector employers Summer internship, but also a segue into federal service Open to current college students and recent graduates with disabilities Designed to help agencies fill internship and entry- level positions Question for Nanese: Why does the federal government want to increase its employment of individuals with disabilities?

Eligibility Criteria U.S. citizen Current, full-time, degree-seeking post-secondary student OR Have graduated from such an institution within the past year (April 2016 or later) 2.0 GPA or higher Be eligible for hiring under Schedule A Hiring Authority *Student veterans are encouraged to apply Question for Nanese: Do eligible student veterans receive veteran’s preference with the WRP Program?

What is Schedule A? Excepted appointing authority used by the Federal Government Fast-track process for people with disabilities to get federal jobs Two-year probationary appointment that provides an opportunity for conversion to a permanent position Disabilities include: People with intellectual disabilities Severe physical disabilities Psychiatric disabilities Eligibility proved through a Schedule A letter written by: Licensed medical professional or other entity (e.g. your doctor) Licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (state or private) Any agency that issues or provides disability benefits Questions for Nanese: Could you summarize what a “typical” hiring process is like with the VA time-wise vs. what the process is like if the candidate is applying through a Schedule A appointment? Can the VA provide Schedule A letters?

FAQ’s About the Internship Paid? Yes; usually GS-5 through GS-11 Salary determined by the agency that hires them Some agencies may reach out to candidates about unpaid internships Candidates can decline any position Full-time or Part-time? Both Location(s)? More than 38 states, DC, and on military bases in Germany Most opportunities are in the greater Washington, DC area Note preferred location(s) on application form Internship Duration? Summer Possible extension past summer depending on the agency, but no guarantee

Participating Agencies Federal agencies who have employed WRP candidates in the past include:

What Does the Hiring Manager Know About a Candidate’s Disability That the candidate is a person with a disability (If applicable), what workplace accommodations the candidate has requested Requested during the interview Accommodations can include assistive technologies, accessible workspace, etc. Question for Nanese: What types of job accommodations has the VA been able to provide in the past?

Application Process* August 28 – October 16, 2017: Student Registration Period Complete application on WRP website Upload required documents October 30 – November 20, 2017: Phone Interview with the WRP Recruiter Mid-December, 2017: Launch of WRP database for employers *Apply for WRP last year? You must re-apply to participate in the 2018 WRP Program

Student Registration Process Go to WRP.gov and click Student Registration.

Student Registration Process Go to WRP.gov and click Student Registration. Student completes the online form. UMUC approves or rejects student registration NOTE: #1 reason for rejection: GPA below 2.0 Student completes online application Upload resume Upload transcript (official or unofficial) Schedule A letter strongly recommended, but optional NOTE: #1 reason to not get an interview: Incomplete application

Resume Tips Write a federal-style resume Objective Statement: Not required, but recommended Use USAJobs resume builder Objective Statement: Include that you want to work in the federal government Be focused Samples: Seeking an accounting internship within the US federal government through the WRP Program To obtain a cybersecurity internship with the Department of Defense through the WRP Program

Resume Tips For each work experience, include Start/end dates (including month and year) Number of hours worked per week Level and amount of experience Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments Source: USAJobs.gov

Resume Tips, Cont. Include all types of experience Volunteer work Part-time jobs Class projects Use numbers to highlight accomplishments: Improved efficiency of document processing by 25% over the previous year. Wrote 25 news releases in a three-week period under daily deadlines. Managed a student organization budget of more than $7,000. Wrote prospect letter that brought in more than $25,000 in donations to date. Source: USAJobs.gov

Other Important Info Hiring manager uses your resume to verify if you are qualified for the job Your resume should be organized: Reverse chronological order (most recent experiences first) Provide more details for relevant jobs Show all experiences and accomplishments under the job in which you earned it Use bullet or paragraph format Avoid using acronyms and terms not easily understood Make sure your profile in USAJobs is public Question for Nanese: What additional resume tips would you suggest? Source: USAJobs.gov

Finalizing Your Resume Make sure there are no typos Use UMUC’s Resume Tools: VMock: Uses artificial intelligence to provide instant feedback on your resume’s format and content Resunate: Assists you with customizing your resume to a particular job Both are available in CareerQuest:

Interview with WRP Recruiter Who are these recruiters? Federal employee volunteers Important to make a positive first impression How is this interview conducted? By phone If you cannot complete a phone interview for accessibility reasons, please let UMUC Career Services know How is this interview scheduled? After Student Registration closes, UMUC Career Services will reach out to you Submit your availability as soon as possible to receive your desired time slot

Interview with WRP Recruiter What are they looking for? Career Goals: Why do you want to participate in the WRP Program? Why do you want to work for the federal government? Where do you see yourself in ___ years? Why should an agency pick you? If applicable, why is your GPA below a 2.5? Other questions they may ask: Strengths, weaknesses Questions related to info on resume What workplace accommodations do you need in order to perform the essential components of the position? For assistance, contact UMUC Accessibility Services

Interview with WRP Recruiter Prepare questions for the WRP Recruiter: What agency do you work for and what do you enjoy about working for the federal government? What are some projects you have seen a past intern complete? What kind of training does your agency typically provide an intern? Interested in a particular agency? Let the recruiter know. Question for Nanese: When looking for candidates through the WRP database, is there a way for the recruiters to note that a student is interested in a particular agency? Will this be something that the agency will look for when they are accessing the database?

Interview Tools Available in CareerQuest Quinncia Upload your resume Interview questions are customized to you based on resume content Feedback provided by artificial intelligence on interview content and body language Interview Stream Customize an interview from a database of thousands of pre-recorded questions Review interview responses and email recording to receive additional feedback Mobile friendly

Phone Interview Tips Use a stable phone line Landlines are best If using a cell phone, make sure you have good reception Make sure you won’t be interrupted Make sure you won’t be easily distracted Have in front of you: Your resume List of questions for the recruiter Pen and paper Dress professionally Question for Nanese: What other tips would you give attendees for these interviews?

What Happens Next Information from interview is recorded into a database Database is accessible to federal agencies beginning in December Outreach to students can start as early as January Most common time is late February – June Can take longer, especially for long-term positions From the employer’s perspective… Agency registers to use the WRP database Identifies potential candidates for interviews Hiring manager selects candidates HR contacts candidate, runs background check and conducts additional testing (as required by agency/for position) Question for Nanese: How long might this process take?

Final Tips You can (and should) continue to update your profile in the WRP database even after this fall Don’t miss any deadlines! Keep checking your email! Additional questions? Refer to the Resources on the WRP website The WRP Program does not guarantee students a job Keep on looking at other internship opportunities This should be one of many options you are considering Question for Nanese: Any final tips that we should share with the group?

WRP Website Resources Selected resources include: FAQ’s for Students ABC’s of Schedule A Sample Schedule A Letter 2016 WRP Employers Housing Information And more!

Resources Student’s Guide to WRP Video WRP Program Resources in CareerQuest Schedule A Letter Resources section of WRP website USAJobs: Resume Builder Federal Resume Tips GS Pay Scale UMUC Career Services Blog Information about federal resumes Interview tips WRP Success Stories

UMUC Career Services and Alumni Relations Thank you! Kristin Schrader Assistant Director of InternPLUS and Military Career Programs UMUC Nanese Loza Diversity & Inclusion Team Lead Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Diversity & Inclusion UMUC Career Services and Alumni Relations UMUC Academic Center at Largo (Suite 1500) Phone: (240) 684-2720 Emails: careerservices@umuc.edu, alumnirelations@umuc.edu Websites: www.umuc.edu/careerservices, www.umucconnect.org