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Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)

The experiences offered in this program are very flexible because the work performed does not have to relate to the students academic or career goals. To qualify for this program an individual must be:  

  • Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student  

  • Seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc)

  • Taking at least 9 credit hours or its equivalent in an:  
        - accredited high school
        - technical or vocational school
        - two-year or four-year college or university
        - graduate or professional school  

  • A U.S. citizen or U.S. national

  • At least 16 years old

  • A student or the student of a family that qualifies for a Federal, State or local public assistance program. (Students not meeting the financial needs criteria may be considered when there are not many students who meet the financial need requirement.  

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

This program provides work experience that directly relates to the college student’s academic program and goals. Students in SCEP may be converted without competition when they have finished school and have satisfied the experience requirements.

To qualify for this program an individual must be:

  • Enrolled full-time at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university and in good academic standing  
  • Pursuing a field of study related to the position in consideration  
  • A U.S. citizen or legally authorized to be employed in the U.S.
  • There is no financial need requirement for this program

Student Volunteers

Student volunteers are provided educationally related work assignments to supplement their education program. Normally, such work assignments would not exceed one semester (or quarter). A written agreement is developed jointly between the school and SSA, which outlines the responsibilities of each organization. Students are not paid for volunteer services.

 

College

We use this program to hire qualified and talented individuals and to increase the representation of people with disabilities (Much of the same qualifying criteria as STEP program – financial need is not a requirement)  

Social Security Careers

Chicago Region Personnel Contact :
Kojuan Almond

Phone:
312-575-4006

FAX:
312-575-6424
Email

Mail:
Social Security Administration
Center for Human Resources
PO Box 802105
Chicago Il 60680-2108

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Last reviewed or modified Tuesday Dec 09, 2008
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