On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the director for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the Pentagon, Lt. Gen. Patrick J. O’Reilly enlightened students on career opportunities in the wake of the United States fight against terrorism.
Former PVAMU President Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr. accomplied O’Reilly, as they encouraged young students to get involved in military jobs.
“This is a rare opportunity to strike a blow for your future. It can’t get any better than this,” former president Lt. Gen. Julius Becton Jr. said comically.
Heather Reed, of Missile Defense Agency Public Affairs, said, “The federal government went on a hiring spree in the 50s and due to their retiring, there will be jobs available.”
O’Reilly said, “5,000 jobs will be available for engineering, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics, business majors and skills. The agency went from hiring 20 new graduates to hiring 200.”
“The selected students will go through a two year orientation, mentoring, matching, training, and team building and planning. They will also be allowed to move around the country to see where they want to spend their career,” added O’reilly.
For more information on applying go to www. MDACareers.com. There are also jobs available for anyone specializing in management and program analysis, financial management, accounting, foreign affairs, information technology, and human resources.