The International Trade Administration (ITA) regularly utilizes the
services of students based upon management needs. The work for ITA
is varied. It may entail advising on international economic policy,
administering international trade treaties, monitoring import and
exports, promoting exports, and many other trade-related functions.
More specific information on ITA organizational components are
attached. The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) provides
for periods of study interspersed with periods of study-related
work. Work periods are paid positions in degree related work for
students in accredited colleges, pursuing degrees.
Undergraduate and graduate students must complete a minimum of 640
hours of work related experience before completing academic degree
requirements. SCEP employees may work on a full-time alternating
work study schedule, or part-time, up to 32 hours per week. SCEP
employees are hired as permanent employees and are eligible for
health, life and retirement benefits. When not actively working
for ITA, they are placed in a Leave Without Pay status.
ITA is interested in students majoring in economics, business
administration, international affairs, political science and
international marketing. After degree requirements and the SCEP
work experience have been successfully completed, SCEP employees
may, at the employing agency's option, be converted to a career
or career-conditional appointment. Hiring must occur within 120
days of completion of the academic degree requirements to retain
the non-competitive conversion privileges.
To be eligible a student must be a U.S. citizen and currently
enrolled in an accredited academic degree program. To find out
about SCEP opportunities or to apply for a position, students
must contact their Student Program Coordinator and submit the
forms listed below:
U. S. Department of Commerce/ITA 14th & Constitution Ave, NW Rm 7417 Washington, DC 20230 Attn: SCEP Coordinator