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Navy MWR Internships: Qualifications, Applications And Locations
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Published: November 14, 2007
Of the many great programs of the MWR, the internships it offers to many college students are perhaps among the more illustrious. These apprenticeships basically target college students interested in experiencing the kind of work the MWR performs. Usually, these internships are made available through the Community Support Programs or CSP, and the many areas where interested college students can choose from are quite varied.
Typically, this will include child development, food and beverage, sports, marketing, youth activities, outdoor recreation, aquatics, special events, facility operations and many others.
Most college students may fear these internships based on what is needed to qualify for acceptance. Yet, the basic qualifications the MWR requires of college students are actually quite easy to meet. The requirements include carrying at least a GPA of 3.0 or above in their major subjects, volunteer or paid work experience in their field of specialization, a graduating college student with a possible degree in the areas of food and beverage, child development, sports management, exercise science or any related field. All candidates must also be American citizens.
Once these initial requirements are met, students can look forward to a truly unique experience in the wonderful world of the MWR. Ultimately, the internships could lead to possible placements in any given MWR office, since this is actually designed to entice young professionals to explore job possibilities in military recreation.
Typical internships in MWR programs usually involve a travel package for students who meet the basic qualifications. The MWR package includes a round-trip fare to the base facility where the students are assigned their internships. Aside from that, they can also expect free lodging and a weekly stipend for their daily meals and for the purchase of needed personal items. Of course, students do not have much of a say about their placement; they are assigned specific locations instead.
The applications for internships in MWR programs are actually available in all known military branches, including the Navy. In general, however, Navy internships are seen as more comprehensive than other military branches. To date, the said MWR locations are found in about 23 different American states, including the District of Columbia. This is apart from those found in 11 other countries abroad.
For those who prefer to have applications processed within the U.S., some of the facilities where possible internships can be looked into include those found in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Washington, Tennessee, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. Meanwhile, for interested college students based outside of the U.S., they can try visiting various MWR offices in countries such as Italy, the United Kingdom, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Bahrain and Cuba.
Sources:
"Who We Are...FFRP." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/intern.html.
"We're Looking For..." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_were.htm.
"Where We Go...United States." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_united.htm.
"It's a job and an adventure - Student Branch." BNET Research Center. Aug. 2003. CNET Networks, Inc. 9 Nov. 2007. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1145/is_8_3 8/ai_108114378.
"Where We Go...Overseas." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_over.htm.
Austin, Craig. "NMSU Student Gets Enviable Internship." New Mexico State University. 17 May 2006. Regents of New Mexico State University. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.nmsu.edu/~ucomm/Releases/2006/may/pearl _harbor.htm.
Most college students may fear these internships based on what is needed to qualify for acceptance. Yet, the basic qualifications the MWR requires of college students are actually quite easy to meet. The requirements include carrying at least a GPA of 3.0 or above in their major subjects, volunteer or paid work experience in their field of specialization, a graduating college student with a possible degree in the areas of food and beverage, child development, sports management, exercise science or any related field. All candidates must also be American citizens.
Once these initial requirements are met, students can look forward to a truly unique experience in the wonderful world of the MWR. Ultimately, the internships could lead to possible placements in any given MWR office, since this is actually designed to entice young professionals to explore job possibilities in military recreation.
Typical internships in MWR programs usually involve a travel package for students who meet the basic qualifications. The MWR package includes a round-trip fare to the base facility where the students are assigned their internships. Aside from that, they can also expect free lodging and a weekly stipend for their daily meals and for the purchase of needed personal items. Of course, students do not have much of a say about their placement; they are assigned specific locations instead.
The applications for internships in MWR programs are actually available in all known military branches, including the Navy. In general, however, Navy internships are seen as more comprehensive than other military branches. To date, the said MWR locations are found in about 23 different American states, including the District of Columbia. This is apart from those found in 11 other countries abroad.
For those who prefer to have applications processed within the U.S., some of the facilities where possible internships can be looked into include those found in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Washington, Tennessee, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. Meanwhile, for interested college students based outside of the U.S., they can try visiting various MWR offices in countries such as Italy, the United Kingdom, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Bahrain and Cuba.
Sources:
"Who We Are...FFRP." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/intern.html.
"We're Looking For..." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_were.htm.
"Where We Go...United States." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_united.htm.
"It's a job and an adventure - Student Branch." BNET Research Center. Aug. 2003. CNET Networks, Inc. 9 Nov. 2007. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1145/is_8_3 8/ai_108114378.
"Where We Go...Overseas." Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. US. Navy. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/i_over.htm.
Austin, Craig. "NMSU Student Gets Enviable Internship." New Mexico State University. 17 May 2006. Regents of New Mexico State University. 9 Nov. 2007. http://www.nmsu.edu/~ucomm/Releases/2006/may/pearl _harbor.htm.
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