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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 March 26, 2008
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FCC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2008 ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Competitive Program Aimed at New and Recent Engineering School Graduates
Washington, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced that it is seeking applications from engineering school graduates with superior academic credentials and an interest in communications engineering for its 2008 Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Program. Through the program, the FCC recruits new and recent engineering school graduates to the FCC and the field of communications.

Recent engineering school graduates and candidates for graduation in the spring of 2008 are invited to apply for several openings in the program's 2008 class. All EIT Program participants will be located at the FCC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. or select FCC field offices. Candidates will receive training at FCC headquarters or select FCC field offices. Applications must be received by April 23, 2008.

Interested applicants must respond to FCC Vacancy Announcement Number DEU-EIT-2008-0001, available on the FCC's website at http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/. All applications must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, official school transcript, and list of references; incomplete applications will not be considered. A simple registration process through the Commission's on-line recruitment tool, FCCJobs, http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/, allows candidates to apply online via the Internet. Additional information is available on the FCC's EIT Program webpage at http://www.fcc.gov/EITprogram or by contacting a Human Resources Office Representative at 202-418-0130 or Recruit@fcc.gov.

Selection for participation in the Engineer-in-Training Program is expected to be highly competitive. Selection criteria includes: academic achievement as demonstrated by class standing; demonstrated technical competence (e.g., work experience, co-op, or class projects); writing skills; and demonstrated interest in government service and/or the communications industry.

Engineers at the FCC work on cutting-edge issues in the communications and high-tech arenas, including those affecting the deployment of next generation wireless systems, digital television and radio transition, public safety and homeland security. They also promote the deployment of broadband technologies, promote access to communications services for Americans with disabilities, and work to protect the rights of consumers. The FCC's work also involves interacting with other government agencies, Congress, and the private sector to resolve complex policy issues.

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