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To enhance and facilitate the development of a highly qualified and diverse transportation workforce for the 21st century.
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Objectives:
- Increase educational opportunities for under-served populations.
- Merge academic study with practical work experience for students majoring in relevant fields and related disciplines.
- Create a pool of talented students to explore and understand professional practices within DOT through exposure to research and development, technology, administration, and the Federal government environment.
- Provide professional experience for ethnically diverse students and students with disabilities that will enable them to make informed career choices.
- Create a pool of potential, future employees who have had positive, meaningful work experiences with the Federal government, and consider DOT as a serious career choice.
How the Program Works:
- Program offers internship opportunities during the spring, summer and fall for students from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Asian and Pacific
Islanders and disability communities.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be currently enrolled in a MSI college or university as a sophomore or above, and be a U.S. Citizen.
- Students are paid a stipend and receive housing during their internship with DOT.
- Students intern at DOT sites in Washington, DC, and field locations throughout the country.
- DOT organizations identify internship opportunities, specify preferred educational background, skills, and other credentials; and make final student selections, and provide intern supervision, mentoring, and evaluation.
- Private or nonprofit partner MSI organizations provide administrative support to DOT in the recruitment, screening, housing and the payment of stipends to students.
- Interns are on the payroll of the private or nonprofit educational partner organization(s). Interns do not count against Federal full-time equivalent personnel ceilings.
- Private or nonprofit educational partner organization(s) pay interns a stipend and allowance for travel to and from their internship locations. Special orientations, workshops, field trips, and counseling are also provided.
Key Features:
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be currently enrolled in a college or university as a sophomore or above, and be a U.S. Citizen. Students intern at DOT sites in Washington, DC, and field locations throughout the country. Partner organizations recruit, screen, and pay a stipend to students attending HSIs, HBCUs, TCUs, as well as AAPIs and persons with disabilities in higher educational institutions. DOT operating administrations and component offices identify internship opportunities, specify preferred education, skills, and other credentials, make final selections, and provide intern supervision, mentoring, and evaluation. Interns are on the payroll of the respective non-profit MSI partner organizations. Interns do not count against Federal full-time equivalent personnel ceilings. MSI partnership organizations provide special orientations, workshops, field trips, and counseling.
DOT Commitment:
Management should confirm their commitment to hire interns by February of each year for the following spring, summer, or fall internship session:
| Session |
Period |
Duration |
| Summer |
June - August |
10 weeks |
| Fall |
August - December |
15 weeks |
| Spring |
January - May |
15 weeks |
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Program Administration
The Minority Serving Institutions and Educational Partnerships staff (MSI Staff) is the primary focal point and liaison for DOT's MSI activities. The MSI Staff provides Department-wide oversight, program management, and coordination for planning, implementation, and reporting on DOT support for White House Initiatives and MSI support. The MSI Staff serves as advocate for MSI Program activities and works collaboratively with all DOT organizations to implement Executive Order initiatives within the context of their various respective missions, programs, and activities. DOT MSI initiatives are multifaceted and are aimed at institutions, students, faculty, and appropriate public and private organization partnerships. One of the major responsibilities of the MSI Staff is to administer the ONEDOT Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program.
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Program Goals
Advance equal opportunity in higher education, strengthen the capacity of MSI s to provide the highest quality education, and increase opportunities for MSI s to participate in and benefit from DOT programs and activities. Advance Presidential initiatives aim at improving the quality of life and educational excellence for MSI students and persons with disabilities. Ensure equal opportunity for MSIs, MSI students, and MSI faculty to participate in DOT educational programs, including educational grants, research, development and technology activities. Promote a diverse and highly skilled current and future DOT workforce through initiatives that encourage MSI students to pursue careers in transportation.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are defined as postsecondary institutions that were established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans. HBCUs enroll 14 percent of all African American students in higher education, although they constitute only 3 percent of America's 4,084 institutions of higher education. HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents. These institutions matriculate approximately 24 percent of all African American students enrolled in four-year colleges, award masters degrees and first-professional degrees to about 1 in 6 African American men and women, and award 24 percent of all baccalaureate degrees earned by African Americans nationwide. The majority of the 105 HBCUs are located in the Southeastern states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. They include 40 public four-year, 11 public two-year, 49 private four-year, and 5 private 2-year institutions.
The majority of the 105 HBCUs are located in the Southeastern states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. They include 40 public four-year, 11 public two-year, 49 private four-year, and 5 private 2-year institutions. Most are more than 100 years old with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837, being the oldest of these institutions.
More information about HBCUs:
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Hispanic Serving Institutions
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are accredited and degree-granting public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with at least 25 percent or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent student enrollment. It should be noted that Title V of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended in 1998--which authorizes a federal Hispanic-Serving Institutions program--applies additional criteria for specific program eligibility. To meet the Title V definition of an HSI, an institution of higher education must also have a high enrollment of needy students, low educational and general expenditures, and 25 percent or more undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment, where 50 percent of Hispanic students are low-income.
More information about HSIs:
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Tribal Colleges and Universities
Thirty years ago, a movement began that would forever change the face of higher education of this country's American Indians. Troubled because of a lack of higher educational opportunities for their young people, American Indians began envisioning, and building colleges and universities of their very own, first in a remote reservation community on the Navajo Nation, then throughout Indian Country. As the Tribal College Movement has grown over the years, evidence of the colleges' tremendous value and need has continued to mount; and in 1996, President Clinton signed an Executive Order on Tribal Colleges and Universities.
More information about TCUs:
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking to involve college and university students of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) origin in its Summer Internship Program.
Executive Order (E.O.) 13216, "Increasing Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life of Asian American and Pacific Islanders" expired in May 2003. The proposed new E.O., "Increasing Economic Opportunity and Business Participation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Businesses", as drafted by the White House, is being circulated for final comments. The new E.O. establishes the President's Advisory Commission on AAPIs in the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The DOC, the lead agency in this effort, shall appoint an Executive Director for the Commission.
H.R.333, introduced by Congressman David Wu of Portland Oregon and co-sponsored by 45 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, is pending before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The proposed H.R. 133 is intended to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, authorizing grants and assistance for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The bill, when passed by the House and the Senate, will authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants and related assistance in the amount of $30 million for Fiscal Year 2004. Such sums, as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years, to AAPI serving institutions to enable such institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve the AAPI community. AAPI serving institutions, as defined under the bill, are those institutions of higher education that, at the time of application for grants, have an enrollment of AAPI undergraduate students that is 10 percent or higher of its population.
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People with Disabilities
It is estimated that 10 percent of all college students have some type of disability. Colleges and universities are committed to making all programs, services, and activities accessible to students with disabilities. Many colleges and universities have Disability Resource Centers that provide disabled students with resources and services to achieve their academic goals.
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Educational Partners
The NAFEO Internship Program provides opportunities for students to work at government and semi-governmental agencies. Interns are recruited through a nominations and advertisements at the respective member colleges. While there is an attempt to place all interested students, those that have above a 3.0 grade point average and strong computer skills regardless of major tend to fare better in the selection process by the agencies. Students receive a stipend and housing. Enrichment activities are also part of the internship experience.
Links to applications for internship can be found within the Forms page of our Civil Rights Library (available in HTML format) or by contacting:
 8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 650-2440
Fax: 495-3306
ADNET Systems, Inc. was founded in 1990 and incorporated in the State of Maryland. ADNET Systems is a certified minority Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) firm under the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program. ADNET Systems delivers high quality services to government agencies and commercial customers. Our experienced and trained professionals offer the depth and breadth of knowledge to deliver robust solutions that fulfill every aspect of our customers' needs.
By effectively integrating advanced financial management techniques, ADNET Systems has created an environment for continued business success and customer satisfaction, while ensuring our capability to support larger, more complex contract initiatives. Through its educational program, ADNET Systems works with HSIs, TCUs, AAPIs, HBCUs and Persons with Disabilities to recruit well-qualified and motivated students. Students selected for the program are undergraduate and graduate students, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and are active in campus and community activities. ADNET provides administrative and technical assistance to Federal agencies before, during and after the internship period. They provide technical and cultural enrichment opportunities and monitor interns throughout their assignment
Applications for internship can be filled out electronically at www.adnet-sys.com/internship_application.php or found within the Forms page of our Civil Rights Library (available in HTML and PDF format) or by contacting:
 11260 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 403
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 709-7218
Fax: (301) 709-7219
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Calendar of Events
March 9, 2004 - ONEDOT MSI Summer Internship Program Kickoff Meeting for OA Program Managers. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Room 4236, Nassif Building May 15, 2004 - ONEDOT MSI Summer Internship Program Application Deadline. However, it is recommended that applications be submitted as early as January of each year to receive optimal consideration. Tuesday, June 1, or Monday, June 7, 2004 - The 2004 ONEDOT MSI Summer Internship Program begins The 2004 ONEDOT MSI Summer Internship Program Opening Ceremony will take place on the first day of the ten-week session, at 10:00 a.m. at DOT Headquarters, Nassif Building, Room 2230
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Contact Information
MSI Program Staff
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| Program |
POC |
Contact Number |
| Minority Serving Institutions and Educational Partnerships |
Beatrice Pacheco
Acting Chief |
(202) 366-1732 |
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Roger Peralta |
(202) 366-8964 |
Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
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Milton Belardo |
(202) 366-9450 |
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Patrice Wilson |
(202) 366-9256 |
People with Disabilities
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Vacant
Contact: Beatrice Pacheco |
(202) 366-1732 |
Tribal Colleges and Universities
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Milton Belardo |
(202) 366-9450 |
Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation
Departmental Office of Civil Rights
Minority Serving Institutions and Educational Partnerships
400 7th St SW, Room 5414A
Washington, DC 20590
TTY: (202) 366-9696
Fax: (202) 366-7717
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Student Resources
Transportation Education and Careers
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MSI Library
Executive Orders
- E.O. 13256, Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- E.O. 12900, Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
- E.O. 13096, American Indian and Alaska Native Education
- E.O. 13216, Increasing Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- E.O. 13078, Increasing Employment of Adults with Disabilities
- E.O. 13163, Increasing the Opportunity for Individuals With Disabilities To Be Employed in the Federal Government
- E.O. 13270, Tribal Colleges and Universities
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