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ATTENTION FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS!!
GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY AS A STUDENT TRAINEE WITH THE MEAT GRADING AND CERTIFICATION BRANCH
A career is one of the most important decisions of your life so now is the time to evaluate your alternatives. The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) was designed to expose students to the livestock and meat industry early in their academic career. Through STEP, students receive hands-on training during a summer work period related to their academic program that includes livestock marketing, carcass evaluation and fabrication. Students train with experienced USDA, Meat Graders throughout the duration of their training in grading and certification facilities where beef, lamb, veal, and calves are harvested, chilled, stored, and processed. Upon completion of the program students may have an opportunity to continue their employment with the Branch in our Student Career Experience Program which can lead to full-time employment.
As a student trainee, you receive the following:
- Compensation for training at the GS-3 level;
- Paid vacation and medical leave; and
Qualification Requirements:
- Attend a 2 or 4 year college/university in pursuit of a bachelors degree;
- Have successfully completed at least your freshman academic year (30 semester hours or the equivalent);
- Maintain at least a 2.5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent;
- Meet security requirements and pass a medical examination that includes visual acuity and color differentiation (the expenses are reimbursable);
- Not be a son or daughter of a USDA employee who would supervise you;
- Be able to work in coolers, (25 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit); and,
- Be recommended by a university official in your academic field of study.
A complete application package consists of the following:
- A current, official, college transcript; and,
- A letter of recommendation from a university official in your academic field of study.
Mail completed application packets to the address below by February 15.
Training Officer
USDA, AMS, LSP, MGC Branch
13952 Denver West Parkway
Building 53, Suite 350
Lakewood, CO 80401
If you have questions or would like additional information about the USDA, AMS, LS, Meat Grading and Certification Branch, contact Orlando Phelps at 720-497-2533 or via email orlando.phelps@ams.usda.gov
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