A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >
Student Opportunities at NWS Ft. Worth National Weather Service Forecast offices regularly provide opportunities for college students to gain valuable work experience, both as paid employees and as unpaid volunteers. Many NWS employees participated in such programs themselves when they were students and remain grateful for the experience. For this reason, they understand how beneficial such programs can be, and they are eager to return the favor. This is true even if a student ends up not working for the National Weather Service.
Of course, the NWS benefits greatly from these programs as well. Not only do we gain a little extra help for a few months, but we also give potential future employees a running start toward a successful NWS career. When deciding which recent graduate to hire, a manager in the NWS often would like to select someone who has actual NWS experience -- and the positive recommendations to go with it! There are several avenues by which students can participate in operations at WFO Fort Worth.... Student Volunteer Program Like the rest of the National Weather Service, WFO Fort Worth values the talents and enthusiasm of college-level students and recent graduates who aspire to careers in the National Weather Service. We recognize the important role they can play as future employees, and we strive to support them in their quest to enter our agency. We do this primarily by creating volunteer opportunities at WFO Fort Worth. The Student Volunteer Program offers work experience related to the participant's academic field of study. Students have an opportunity to explore their career options and to develop both professional and personal skills. Student volunteer selections, for summer terms, are made locally at NWS Ft. Worth in early March. Since many students wish to volunteer with us, these positions are somewhat competitive. Factors for selection include:
Most students who volunteer at WFO Fort Worth are taking coursework in atmospheric science or hydrologic science. However, we will also consider hosting students with skills in Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, or other related fields.
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