Mid-Florida Chapter Student Internship Program

1. intro Mid-Florida Chapter Student Internship Program

2. Agenda • This is a discussion not a presentation – ask questions • What is NCMA www.ncmahq.org • Student Chapter Vision Statement • Intro to Federal Contracting Workshops • Contracting Internship Process • Networking & Leadership opportunities

3. Student Chapter Vision Statement • Introduce Business Students to Career Opportunities in Federal/State Contracting • Facilitate Internships & Employment Opportunities • Provide Networking and Educational Opportunities for Interested Students

4. Student Chapter Internship Program • Students receive academic credit through the Office of Experiential Learning • ncmamidflorida@gmail.com http://www.coop.ucf.edu

5. Federal Contracting Workshop Series • Partner with UCF Business Incubator Program • Workshop available to Entrepreneurs at no cost • Additional Networking opportunities.

6. Internship/Co-op/Process • Letter of Interest • Intro to Federal Contracting Workshops Certificate • Transcript GPA 3.0 • Resume • Student Chapter Involvement • Extra Curricular Activities • Previous Work Experience • Defense Acquisition University Courses • Panel Interview / Mock Job Interview

7. Intro to Federal Contracting Workshops • Acquisition Process Overview, Requirements Develop, Budgeting Process, Key Players • Types of Contracts (Cost vs. FFP), Sealed Bid, Negotiated Procurement, Contract Admin • FAR & DFARs Social Economic Policies, (SDBs, 8As Veteran owned, etc.) T4C & T4D, Buy American Act, Cost Accounting Standards • Effective Resumes (Career vs. Job) USA Hiring Process, Jobs.gov • Mock Job Interview

8. Resume Bank Objectives • Student Resume Bank for students who successfully completed Internship Program • Network and Promote Students to HR Managers & Recruiters at leadership events & World Congress. • Administered by Mid Florida Internship Work Study Scholarship Recipient • Monitor USAJOBS.gov

9. Networking & Leadership Opportunities • Mid Florida Work Study Scholarship • Local NCMA Workshops & Seminars • Cape Canaveral, Jacksonville, Tampa • NCMA McFarland Award $5,000 • NCMA Leadership Conferences • Volunteer Opportunities NCMA World Congress • Student Presentations to Industry HR/contracts • GCAT http://mygcat.com • NCMA Leadership Development Program

10. How to Grow the Acquisition Workforce • The Student Internship Program allows managers to build depth in their organization in a low risk, low cost, part time basis as people retire or move • The Resume Bank identifies students interested in a full time career in contracting. • To learn more send an email to Internship Program shuya@knights.ucf.edu • To start the application process go to www.coop.ucf.edu and cc Internship Program ncma.outreach@gmail.com • Education comes first!

11. Mid Florida Student Work Study Stipend • UCF Business Student (Junior or Sophomore preferred) • Join NCMA as a Student Member ($25/year) • Minimum GPA – 3.0 • Letter of Interest (250-500 words) & Resume • Duties • Coordinate Student Workshops & Social Activities • Facilitate Presentations to Industry/CPAG/NDIA/INCOSE on merits of the Mid Florida NCMA Internship Program • Assist with Registration & attend Mid Florida Workshops free • Total Stipend $594. • Volunteer for World Congress • Get Involved!

12. How to Grow the Acquisition Workforce • Questions?