National Park Service Academy FY 2016

About This Grant

The National Park Service (NPS) Academy was launched in March of 2011 by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the NPS, and is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students from diverse communities across the country to career opportunities within the NPS. More than 300 successful candidates have come away from this innovative program equipped with enthusiasm, professionalism, a strong work ethic, and knowledge of the NPS mission and Universal Competencies. The NPS Academy maximizes career opportunities with the NPS through strategic recruitment, training, mentoring and hands-on experiences. In FY 2016, a summit of interns will be held in Washington, DC to further introduce interns to employment opportunities within the National Park Service.