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Show JUNE 22, 2012 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A4 4NRCs Conservation Corner Local Peoa/Summit County resident shares her talent - writing books - her passion Government job opportunities for college students BY JIM LAGIOIA Getting a job after finishing college is a challenging task. Often time's students finish school and lack real world experience. The government offers two programs for college students that can help solve this problem and give students the real world experience that is often lacked with a college education. The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), and the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) create job opportunities for students both during and after college. SCEP and STEP employment opportunities are available throughout the many branches of the government including the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers just to name a few. The STEP provides maximum flexibility to both students and managers because the nature of the work does not have to be related to the student's academic or career goals. I was lucky enough to be hired as a STEP by the Army Corps of Engineers. I began working as a laborer at a flood control dam just as I finished high school. The program allows students to create a schedule around their college career, working up to 24 hours a week during the school year, and full time during breaks and summer. The job pays well and offers students both sick and vacation leave. Students train with professionals and combine on the job experience with academic study. I enjoyed the work so much that I wasn't ready to give it up after completing my term at a two year school. It was driving factor in my continuing education to a four year degree, and even a graduate degree. My time as a STEP helped build my resume with six years of job experience working with customers and other agencies. The SCEP provides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. SCEP gives students exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals. SCEP positions offer the same benefits of a STEP with an additional benefit. Students in the SCEP may be converted to career employees following completion of their academic and work experience requirements. SCEP is one of the government's foremost methods of student recruitment. Finding a job in today's world can be tough. Have you ever thought about becoming a government employee? Visit www.usajobs.gov to search job opportunities with the Student Temporary Employment Program, and the Student Career Experience Program. Apply now and get leg up on competition and experience an amazing opportunity. For more information about STEP and SCEP please www.usajobs.gov and click on the "students and recent graduates" link. NRCS is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Jayanne Sindt finds her own "True North" by offering FREE presentations to schools, libraries and special events. She reads her picture book Mato Finds True North and previews the first chapter of her novel, True North: A polar bear journey. She has interacted with adults and children of all ages sharing her polar bear adventures. Presentations include group par- ticipation whether in a small intimate setting or an entire school assembly. She modifies the presentations to fit the needs and areas of interest of the group. Whether discussing writing, polar bears or the meaning of True North, Jayanne follows her heart by sharing her joys with others. Classrooms and libraries in Wasatch and Summit counties have welcomed her often. She also presents in the greater Salt Lake area and has been invited to special events in the West Valley. She has presented in New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont and even electronically via Skype. Most recently, she presented at the Hogle Zoo, welcoming thier new polar bear and Rocky Shores exhibit. If it be your heart's desire to have a guest presenter in your community contact Jayanne at 435-783-5924 or by e-mail admin@personalverse.com . Treasure Mountain Junior High sweeps Farm Bureau Story Contest with winners Xavier Price, Bob O'Connor, Principal, and Martina Hebert Eighth grade students at Treasure Mountain Junior High School sweep the Summit County Farm Bureau Women's Committee 2012 Story Contest. Once again, eighth grade students from Julie Hooker's English classes at Treasure Mountain Junior High School earned the top three awards in the Summit County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Story contest. Martina Hebert earned first place. Her story was submitted to the Utah Farm Bureau Women's Committee Contest where she was the second place winner. Jackson McGraw's story won second place at the County level. Xavier Price took home the third place award. A cash prize accom- panied all awards. Bob O'Connor, Principal, explained, "This is the second year our students entered the contest and the second year they swept the awards given at the County level. It's impressive because out of all the students competing, ours typically have the least experience with agriculture." "This year, Ms. Hooker used the assignment to facilitate teaching the new Utah Core," noted Principal O'Connor. "Having taught students story writing struc- ture and literary devices, she brought in nonfiction text to teach both annotation and research skills." First place winner, Martina Hebert said, "It was a fun contest because the guidelines were loose. It allowed me to be creative. I wrote about a family moving from an urban setting to a rural farm." "When Mr. O'Connor announced in Ms. Hooker's class that I won, it was the best moment of the school year," said Xavier Price. O'Connor concluded, "We appreciate the opportunity to participate in contests like this one from the State Farm Bureau because it provides a real purpose for writing. Treasure Mountain Junior High students are exceptional writers." Eighth grade English teacher, Julie Hooker, noted, "In my classroom we talk about how real writers write for real reasons. As Mr. O'Connor explained, this contest provides students will a real reason to write." Robotics Club Sponsor, Julie Hooker - English/ Leadership Teacher North Summit Class of 1957 The NSHS Class of 1957 enjoyed a luncheon on Friday, June 15, catered by Denise's Homeplace in her the bowry room in Coalville. There were 22 in attendance, and they enjoyed reminiscing and visiting together. They were the only graduating class with one set of twins and one set of triplets, and they were all there to join in the celebration! Photo by Cheryl Ovard/SCN Editor cSugscri6e T7e 6u1-221221i Counly Yews / (435) 654- 1471 like * ** Ime! 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