Naval Air Depot Cherry Point will accept applications for its 2006 Student Summer Hire Program between Feb. 27 and March 31.

“We expect to fill approximately 30 positions, paying from $8.82 to $12.14 per hour, based upon student status and experience level,” said Kathy Ratliff, a recruiting, retention, and career development specialist in the Engineering and Logistics Staff Office. Summer hire participants typically begin work at the end of the school year and may work up to 120 days.

The 2006 Student Summer Hire Program is open to high school students, high school seniors enrolled in college and college-enrolled students, according to Ratliff. Participants must be in a student status and 16 years old prior to starting work. Proof of enrollment is required.

Application packages may be submitted by the following methods:

FAX: (252) 464-8818;
E-mail: [email protected]; or
Drop box: Located in The Welcome Center (MCAS Cherry Point main gate)

Applicants should indicate their area of interest for work in their resume. Examples of work areas include: engineering, clerical or administrative, manufacturing, environmental or other areas.

All application packages must include a resume and proof of enrollment. The following are some of the types of documents accepted as proof of enrollment:

• High school transcript
• Letter from high school on official letterhead indicating the student’s status
• Report card
• College transcript (current – unofficial is accepted)
• Letter of acceptance from college or vocational school for the upcoming school term

“Only those individuals submitting complete application packages will be considered for the positions,” Ratliff noted. “All application and other required information must be received no later than 4 p.m. on March 31.”

Ratliff encourages applicants to visit the Naval Air Depot website www.nadepcp.navy.mil to review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more details. “Those needing additional information not provided on the Web site may also call (252) 464-7135,” Ratliff said.

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