CIT/BAT Program

The outage previously scheduled for November 6 has been postponed until Saturday, November 14. Academy Connection will be fully operational on November 6. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Academy Connection will be unavailable for approximately 14 hours on Saturday, November 14, 2009, beginning at 6:00 a.m. PST (14:00 GMT) for scheduled maintenance and the following system enhancements:

• New feature that allows instructors to email locked versions of their gradebooks
• Enhanced privacy for users’ personal information
• Simplified user participation preferences
• Improved security for Academy Connection logins

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for Foreign Service Information Management Specialist positions. Beginning salaries range from $42,314 - $62,140. Soon to be graduates are urged to apply.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/infomanage.html) for more information, and to start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 30, 2009.

Applicants must be U. S. citizens between the ages of 21 and 59, and able to qualify for a top secret security clearance.

Academy Connection will be unavailable for several hours on Friday, November 6, 2009, beginning at 12 p.m. PST (20:00 GMT) for scheduled maintenance and system enhancements, including the following:

• New feature that allows instructors to email locked versions of their gradebooks
• Enhanced privacy for users’ personal information
• Simplified user participation preferences
• Improved security for Academy Connection logins

The Cisco Academy Connection will be unavailable for several hours on Friday, November 6, 2009 for scheduled maintenance and system enhancements. The outage will begin at 12 p.m. PST (20:00 GMT).

Opportunity to serve and learn!  Ten AmeriCorps positions open.  The Mid Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is searching for persons to fill slots beginning October 1 in Pleasants, Calhoun, Ritchie, Roane and Jackson Counties.  Benefits include living stipend of $11,400, $4,725 educational award, and health and child care benefits.  Successful candidates will have good communication skills, be self-starters and present a professional appearance to train residents in health and disaster preparedness courses. Submit a letter of introduction or a resume to Sharon Kesselring, Mid Ohio Valley American Red Cross, 220 8th Street, Parkersburg WV 26101, email to kesselrins@usa.redcross.org, or fax to 304-485-7410.