Student Community Work-Study Application Information We congratulate you for making the decision to apply for the 2014 Community Work-Study Program! It is very important that you complete your application in its entirety, and understand the requirements needed to participate in this program. Please review the program and application information below before submitting your application. *Updated Work-Study job would begin September 16 through May 31, 2016 (with the option to continue depending on summer enrollment) Applications will be accepted beginning July 31, 2015 and will remain open until positions have been filled. Students interested in applying must: Be willing to work with the organization on a project or set of tasks during both the Fall and Spring semesters Have completed mandated training through Financial Aid (visit Financial Aid webpage) Be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters Have a great work ethic, professional attitude, and willingness to learn Participate in a 3-hour orientation at the beginning of the project period Participate in required meetings/trainings (1-2 per semester) with the Center for Civic Engagement Participate in an end-of-year celebration where students and organizations showcase their collaborative work Application Instructions Apply through the UTEP Career Services Job Mine webpage Search for the CCE Community Work-Study Program position Once you have submitted your application through Job Mine, you must complete a Student Work-Study Employment Application (below) and submit the following documents to the CCE Office located in Benedict Hall 101 Professional Resume – Include your current resume of any achievements, awards, and education. Be sure to list any Applications must be submitted volunteer service you may have and list two professional as a complete packet to the references. Center for Civic Engagement in Unofficial Academic Transcript – Can be downloaded online person or via email. Incomplete from UTEP Goldmine. Students may be invited for an in-person interview. applications will NOT be considered. If you have any questions, you may contact the Center for Civic Engagement at (915)747-7969, or use email at cce@utep.edu Student Application This application is to be utilized by UTEP students interested in applying for the Community Work-Study Program. Please fill out ALL of the following requested information Applicant Information Name: Today’s Date: Available to text: Yes Email: Cell Number: UTEP ID #: UTEP Username: (ex. JohnDoe@miners.utep.edu) Major (If Known): Minor (If Applicable): Status: Work-Study Eligible Seeking Work-Study Eligibility *If your status is unknown, please check for eligibility with the UTEP Financial Aid Office. Total semester hours completed: No Cumulative GPA: Classification: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior We want to learn more about you to make the best match! Which of the following interests you the most? (Identify fields you might be developing skills in) Client Services Graphic Design Human Resources Marketing Research and Writing Youth Programming Social Media Volunteer Recruitment/Management Technology & Web Management Other (Please Specify): Why are you interested in this position? Which community issues interests you the most? Art, Writing, Music Children & Youth Employment Training Elderly Care & Advocacy Environment & Ecology Financial Literacy Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender Mental Health Physical Health Human Rights & Civil Liberties Immigration & Migration Legal & Law Assistance Military Museums & Culture Poverty & Hunger Victim Support Voting & Democracy Wildlife and Animal Welfare Women’s Rights Other (Please Specify): What are your greatest skills? Are there any skills you wish to develop through this position? Describe the type of internship/work-study that you would find most rewarding. What are your future career aspirations – in other words what do you want to be when you graduate? By signing this application, you acknowledge that you MUST be Work-Study eligible as determined by the Office of Financial Aid to be considered for a position within this program- acceptance is not guaranteed. Signed: __________________________________ Date: _____________________ Please submit this application, along with an attached resume and unofficial university transcript to the Center for Civic Engagement via email at cce@utep.edu or in person (Benedict Hall Rm. 101). The CCE will email you an application receipt confirmation along with instructions for the next steps. Thank you very much for your interest in the Community Work-Study Program!