High School Work Study Program (MD, AK, CO, GA, HI, TX, UT, WV)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The High School Work Study (HSWS) Program in Anchorage offers high school juniors a paid, part-time internship during their senior year, with hands-on work across business, computer, engineering, manufacturing, construction, intelligence analysis aide, and language study in Chinese or Farsi.

Work is 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from September through August, providing real-world experience while pursuing coursework.

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 or higher is preferred
• Must be a High School Junior
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete at least two course in desired field of study prior to the completion of the junior year.
• Students interested in the HSWS Program must reside within commuting distance of the location.

Education

High School Junior

Job description

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, computer, engineering, manufacturing, construction, intelligence analysis aide, and Chinese or Farsi language. The program provides hands‑on work experience from September-August for 4 hours per day/20 hours per week Monday-Friday.

• 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 or higher is preferred
• Must be a High School Junior
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete at least two course in desired field of study prior to the completion of the junior year.
• Students interested in the HSWS Program must reside within commuting distance of the location.

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