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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Below is information about the 2010 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups. This program is targeted to reach college/university students. In addition to a generous stipend at the end of the program, it is a fantastic learning opportunity. <FONT color=#ff0000>Please share with anyone who may know of a student in need of a summer employment opportunity. </FONT><FONT color=#000000>Thanks!</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN> One of the Best Federal Government Internship Programs is Now Recruiting!!!<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=ecxecxMsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently recruiting for the 2010 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). This program provides summer opportunities for college students, particularly targeting groups who have been underrepresented in careers in transportation, such as women, persons with disabilities, and students from other diverse groups.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=ecxecxMsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Eligible participants are all college/university students majoring in any academic area of study. STIPDG participants receive various benefits including hands-on experience and on-the-job training at a DOT Operating Administration or State DOT. Included is a ten-week stipend of up to $5,000 for Law or Graduate students and $4,000 for Undergraduate students. Housing and travel arrangements are also provided for all interns that are selected for assignments with locations outside of their commuting area (50 miles). Participants may also receive college credit upon successful completion of the program with the permission of their college/university.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">To learn more about STIPDG program please visit: <A title=http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm href="http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm">http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">It would be of great help if you could share this information with the students at your institution or within your network of contacts.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thank You.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><STRONG><B><I><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lafayette</SPAN></FONT></I></B></STRONG><STRONG><B><I><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Melton, </SPAN></FONT></I></B></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><STRONG><B><I><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator</SPAN></FONT></I></B></STRONG></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Federal Highway</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Administration</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxecxMsoNormal><U><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue">lafayette.melton@dot.gov</SPAN></FONT></U></P>
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