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1890 PROGRAMS: STUDENT PROGRAMS UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH www.OUTREACH.USDA.gov FALL 2016 Anthony Hudson, 1890 Program Liaison Travis Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison Alabama A&M University South Carolina State University 256-372-7170 (O) 803-536-7031 (O) TABLE OF CONTENTS 202-570-3926 (BB) 202-596-4442 (iPhone) Liaison Directory USDA/1890 Program [email protected] [email protected] Michael Trusclair, 1890 Program Liasion Allison Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison Alcorn State University Southern University 601-877-6820 (O) 225-771-3355 (O) 202-596-0478 (iPhone) 225-771-5756 (F) [email protected] 202-302-7255 (BB) [email protected] 2 Non-Discrimination Statement Isabel Brumley, 1890 Program Liaison Central State University Eston Williams, 1890 Program Liaison 937-376-6091 (O) Tennessee State University 937-376-6680 (F) 615-963-2194 (F) 3-4 Employment Opportunities for 202-596-0140 (iPhone) 202-596-0226 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected] College Graduates Chandra Owens, 1890 Program Liaison Rodney Stone, 1890 Program Liaison Delaware State University Tuskegee University 302-857-7131 (O) 334-724-4493 (O) 302-857-6402 (F) 334-727-8493 (F) 5-6 About USDA 202-308-7687 (BB) (202) 306-9884 (BB) [email protected] [email protected] Belinda Bell, 1890 Program Liaison George Richardson, 1890 Program Liaison 7 USDA Agencies Career Grid Florida A&M University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 850-561-2973 (O) 870-575-7241 (O) 850-561-2794 (F) 870-535-6984 (F) 202-510-6301 (iPhone) 202-306-9810 (BB) 8 Why Work for the Government? [email protected] [email protected] Karla Martin, 1890 Program Liaison Lisa Purnell, 1890 Program Liaison Fort Valley State University University of Maryland Eastern Shore 9-12 About USDA/1890 478-825-6298 (O) 410-651-6313 (O) 478-825-6299 (F) 410-651-7572 (F) National Scholars Program 202-253-4218 (BB) 202-306-7368 (BB) [email protected] [email protected] Ed L. Thompson, Jr., 1890 Program Liaison Katrina Johnson, 1890 Program Liaison 13 Pathways Kentucky State University Virginia State University 502-597-6955 (O) P.O. Box 9081 502-597-5933 (F) 804-524-5662 (O) 202-570-5202 (BB) 202-596-0301 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected] Dwight Guy, 1890 Program Liaison George Montgomery, 1890 Program Liaison Langston University West Virgina State University 405-466-6154 (O) 304-766-5729 (O) 405-466-6177 (F) 304-204-4308 (F) 202-263-9209 (BB) 202-596-4605 (iPhone) [email protected] [email protected] Julius Moody, 1890 Program Liaison Lincoln University - Missouri 1890 NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE 573-681-5108 (O) 573-681-5520 (F) Phyllis Holmes, Acting 202-264-0736 (BB) 1890 National Program Director [email protected] 202-720-6350 (O) 202-720-7136 (F) Larry Hartsfi eld, 1890 Program Liaison [email protected] North Carolina A&T State University 336-285-4783 (O) Linda Chastang 336-334-7580 (F) 1890 Liaison Coordinator 202-281-8214 (BB) 202-720-6350 (O) larry.hartsfi [email protected] 202-720-7136 (F) [email protected] Horace D. Hodge, 1890 Program Liaison Prairie View A&M University Vacant 936-261-2521 (O) 1890 Scholars Coordinator 936-261-9975 (F) 202-302-4712 (BB) [email protected] Non-Discrimination Statement Non-Discrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, The purpose of the Pathways Programs is to provide clear paths to Federal internships and potential and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender careers in Government for students and recent graduates. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, several opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, sexual orientation; or whether all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance math, environmental, management, business and many other fi elds. As a student or recent graduate, program; or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or fund- you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and ed by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) where you are in your academics. These programs include the: USDA Internship Program, USDA Recent Graduate Program and the USDA Presidential Management Fellows Program. To File an Employment Complaint If you wish to fi le an employment complaint, you must contact your agency’s Equal Employment Opportu- USDA Internship Program nity (EEO) Counselor within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act, event, or in the case of The USDA Internship Program provides paid work experiences for students who are in high school or a personnel action. Additional information can be found on the USDA Offi ce of the Assistant Secretary of pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an accredited college or university (including Home- Civil Rights website. Schooling, Certifi cate Programs and Community Colleges). Interns may work during the summer, fall, spring or year round. To File a Program Complaint To fi le a program discrimination complaint, please complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint USDA Recent Graduates Program Form. You or your authorized representative must sign the complaint form. You are not required to use The USDA Recent Graduates Program provides individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying the complaint form; you may write a letter instead. If you write a letter, it must contain all of the information educational institutions or programs with developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended requested in the form and be signed by you or your authorized representative. Incomplete information will to promote possible careers in the civil service. Participants must have obtained a degree, or completed delay the processing of your complaint. Employment civil rights complaints will not be accepted through a qualifying career or technical education program within the preceding 2 years. Veterans are eligible to the email address below. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of participate to the program within 6 years of obtaining a degree or graduating qualifying program. program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail or fax, or email at: How to apply to the USDA Internship and Recent Graduate Programs: 1. Visit www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads Mail U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Offi ce of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 2. Create an account Washington, DC 20250-9410. 3. Build a resume Fax (202) 690-7442 4. Obtain an unoffi cial copy of your transcript E-mail [email protected] USDA Presidential Management Fellows Program The USDA Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a prestigious, competitive program that is managed by the Offi ce of Personnel Management. This program is for individuals who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years. For the purposes of this program, advanced degree means a professional or graduate degree (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., J.D.). Fellows are provided with a 2 year appointment at USDA that may lead to conversion to a permanent appointment. While serving as a PMF, you will receive: • 160 hours of interactive training (on leadership, management, policy and other topics); • Challenging work assignments; • Feedback on your work; • At least one 4 to 6 month developmental assignment; • Potential for promotions and career ladders; and • Upon certifi cation of completion, which permits immediate conversion to a permanent or term position and carries prestige anywhere you go thereafter. The PMF Program accepts applications annually. When the application window opens, you will fi nd an announcement on USAJOBS (search for “Presidential Management Fellows” at www.usajobs.gov). For complete program information and to apply, visit: www.pmf.gov. 13 2 Employment Opportunities for College Graduates Goal in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and the Environment The goal of the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is to increase the number of minorities studying agriculture, food, United States, 2015–2020 natural resource sciences, and the related disciplines. Employment Opportunities National Scholars have majored in disciplines such as: Food and Biomaterials Production Employment Opportunities • Agribusiness • Environmental Science During the next fi ve years, U.S. college graduates will fi nd good Education, Communication, and • Computer Science/Technology • Nutrition/Food Science/Dietics employment opportunities if they have expertise in food, agriculture, Governmental Services • Ag Business Management • Agriculture/Ag Science renewable natural resources, or the environment. Between 2015 and • Engineering (Ag, Civil, Computer) • Forestry • Ag Economics • Natural Resources Management 2020, we expect to see 57,900 average annual openings for graduates 12% with bachelor’s or higher degrees in those areas. • Biology/Biological Sciences • Accounting 15% • Animal Science/Pre-Vet • Chemistry According to our projections, almost half of the opportunities will be in 46% • Plant/Soil Science/Plant Biotechnology • Agricultural Education management and business. Another 27% will be in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Jobs in sustainable food and 27% biomaterials production will make up 15%, while 12% of the openings will be in education, communication, and governmental services. Eligibility The projections in this report are based on data from several sources.