Deadline May 30, 2014. 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards

april 15, 2014

·        Apply for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Today

Apply for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Today The application period for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards is now open. Every year we are inspired by the tremendous work being done by so many to prepare their communities for emergencies, or to help their neighbors cope with the effects of a disaster. Our applicants consistently showcase admirable compassion for others, innovative new approaches, and a drive to make a difference in their communities. Download an application, and apply or nominate an individual or organization who inspires you today!   The awards application period is open through May 30, 2014. All applications must feature achievements taking place between January 1, 2013 and May 30, 2014. Please submit your application to citizencorps@fema.dhs.gov. A distinguished panel of representatives from the emergency management community will select winners in each of the following categories: ·         Outstanding State Citizen Corps Initiatives ·         Outstanding Local Citizen Corps Initiatives ·         Outstanding Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Initiatives ·         Community Preparedness Heroes ·         Outstanding Youth Preparedness Initiatives ·         Awareness to Action ·         Survivor Empowerment and Integration ·         Technological Innovation ·         Preparing the Whole Community Winners of the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards will be announced in Fall 2014 and will be FEMA’s honored guests at a community preparedness roundtable event. As you prepare your application, don’t forget to take a look at previous winners on our website. We we’re looking forward to hearing about the incredible work that individuals and organizations are doing to make their communities safer, stronger, better prepared, and more resilient! Visit the Awards page on our website for more information on how to apply! back to top Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting citizencorps@dhs.gov. back to top

Internship Opportunities: WMATA. May 12-August 22, 2014. Washington, D.C.

The summer months are rapidly approaching and students are searching for summer employment.

 

The WMATA 2014 Summer College Intern Program (SCIP) is scheduled to run from May 12, 2014 thru August 22, 2014.  We will offer approximately 30 internship opportunities across the Authority. Internships will be minimally offered in the following areas:

§  Engineering

§  Police/Emergency Management

§  Accounting

§  Bus Operations

§  Rail Operations

§  Marketing

§  Government Relations

§  Urban Planning & Development

§  Information Technology

§  Human Resources

§  Elevator/Escalator, and

§  Access Services

 

 The WMATA SCIP requirements are: 

§  Matriculation at an accredited college or university, with the student minimally being a rising college sophomore

§  Major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied

§  Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA

§  Additional departmental or functional requirements may apply per internship

 

All internship opportunities will be posted and available tomorrow, April 3, 2014 through Saturday, April 5, 2014 for online applications via the WMATA Careers website at www.WMATA.com/Careers.

 

Due to historically high volume of applications received for the limited number of internship opportunities, the Office of Talent Acquisition reserves the right to take down the postings at any time without notice.

 

All parties who wish to be considered for an internship opportunity with WMATA must apply online.  If you know a college student who's interested in the transit industry and is seeking a paid internship for the summer, please direct him/her to apply online at our Careers website at www.WMATA.com/Careers.  

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andrea Johnson

Talent Acquisition Supervisor

202/962-2231

amjohnson1@wmata.com

                                                                   

 

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.