High School Work Study Program - Georgia

Job Summary

The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program is currently a highly competitive program designed for high school students who plan to participate in a paid part-time internship during their senior year. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience in business and computer. The program provides hands-on work experience from August-June for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday with a security clearance, part-time salary, paid leave, and the opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age by 31 December 2026
• Must be eligible to be granted a Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Be a High School Junior
• Have reliable transportation
• Complete at least two of the following course work prior to the completion of the junior year: business course, technical computer course, computer technology, engineering, manufacturing, construction, Chinese language, or humanities. Courses preferred are Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications, Advance English, Advance Humanities, Language courses, Computer Skills for Academic Success. Preferred Technical Computer courses are Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++.
• Applicants who have not completed one of these courses will not be considered for a position in the program.

Available Positions (Fort Gordon, GA Only)

• Office Assistant – Type, file, maintain records, answer phones and operate business equipment such as word processors and personal computers. Applicant must complete a minimum of one business or non-technical computer course (such as Microsoft Applications, Keyboarding, Software Applications, Advanced Applications, Computer Skills for Academic Success, etc.) prior to the completion of their junior year of high school, or they will not be considered. This will be verified on the transcript at the end of the junior year.
• Computer Aide – Operate data processing equipment, often the most sophisticated equipment on the market. These positions are geared towards students who are in STEM focused courses or have completed a minimum of two technical computer courses (such as Computer Science, Visual Basic, Java, Web Page Design, Intro to Engineering and Programming C++, etc.) by the end of their junior year of high school. This will be verified on the transcript at the end of the junior year.
• Facilities Engineering
• Logistics/Project Management
• Chinese Language
• Intelligence Analysis Aide – Applicant must be enrolled in at least one advanced English course and at least one advanced humanities course (Government, History, etc.) and completed at least two business or technical computer courses.

Note: Applicants are not guaranteed to be placed in the position/area they select. The HSWS Program Manager will review the application materials and will make the final determination as to which position best utilizes the applicant's skills.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Students will be on a Grade and Step Scale. All work studies are a Grade 01 Step 01.
• High School Work Study students are on a part-time schedule and make approximately $16.00 per hour (in Georgia).
• Students will earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave at a rate of one hour of Annual Leave and one hour of Sick Leave for every twenty hours worked.
• Students are to work Monday – Friday, minimum of 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
• Report times are between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm with core work hours from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
• The maximum number of hours a student may work per week is 32 hours.

How To Apply

Students must apply online at www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA from September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

Students must also email the following documents to NSAG_HCO@nsa.gov:

• One Student Evaluation form (can email NSAG_HCO@nsa.gov to request the form or get it from your High School Work-Based Learning Coordinator)
• Official transcript from High School – MUST include your junior year work in progress courses for both first and second semester
• Resume – Must include relevant courses completed or in progress; Must include the position to which you are applying

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You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing. Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements.

Narrative Questions

The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, you are encouraged to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application.)

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.