The Stennis Space Center (SSC) New Employee Orientation program is the process of integrating SSC new employees and co-ops into the NASA workforce. Here you will learn about some areas of SSC that will affect you and how you do your job. SSC understands that orientation is an essential component for new hires to get acquainted with NASA and become productive in a short period of time. In addition, providing new hires with agency level information is essential to ensuring they establish a broader understanding of NASA and how his or her work contributes to the mission.

Your orientation will be conducted on the first day by a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) from the Office of Human Capital (OHC). The HRS will conduct an overview of need to know information such as: sick/annual leave accrual, paydays and pay periods, and will assist you in completing critical forms. A Benefits Specialist will conduct an overview of benefits, entitlements, and eligibilities.

After your initial orientation by the HRS, you will return to the Security Office to pick up your badge. You will then go to the Self-Paced Learning Center to view several videos about safety, security, training, and the history of SSC.

All of the initial orientation processes should be completed before lunch. A tour of the center will be provided in the afternoon.