Federal Intern Program to be shut down

Article Title: Federal Intern Program to be shut down Article Snip:

"...plans to issue an executive order ending a federal internship program that critics say circumvents proper hiring practices. ..."

Article Reference: Federal Employee News

Federal Government Military Veteran Job Opportunities

Article Title: Federal Government Military Veteran Job Opportunities Article Snip:

"...The Federal Government has a long and outstanding record of employing veterans. There are laws providing Veterans' preference and special appointing authorities..."

Article Reference: Military Veteran News

Advocate for veterans draws federal inquiry

Article Title: Advocate for veterans draws federal inquiry Article Snip:
"...A federal employee for 40 years, Foreman previously was director of small business programs for the Navy. His suspension followed his online posting of a Sept. 7 letter he sent to Will A. Gunn, the VA's general counsel, asking whether it was proper for VA contracting officers to bypass veteran-owned businesses..."
Article Reference: www.pittsburghlive.com

Federal Cyber Service Scholarship

Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship For Service
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"...Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that fully fund the typical costs that students pay for books, tuition, and room and board while attending an approved institution of higher learning. Additionally, participants receive stipends of up to $8,000 for undergraduate and $12,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation NSF...."
Article Reference: opm.gov