Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
(Cooperative Education Program)

The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) offers curriculum related  employment to students in certain academic disciplines.  This program provides the student an opportunity to gain  experience in his or her chosen career while attending school.  Students in Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate degree programs, as well as students in associate degree programs, certificate programs, and high school programs may qualify for SCEP.   As a SCEP employee, you will be given an opportunity to perform a variety of assignments under the direction of seasoned professionals that will readily develop your  knowledge and skills in your chosen field.

The Vicksburg District has SCEP agreements with a number of regional educational institutions.   This program is beneficial to both the Corps and the student by providing managers a ready source of  employees, and a future source of potential permanent employees, while the student learns to be proficient in his or her field of study.

The Corps of Engineers is able to retain a high percentage of students under this program.  The students find the experiences and knowledge they develop here, and the type of work they perform, is challenging and rewarding.