Internship Opportunities at VA

February is just around the corner and you know what that means don't you? What, you don't?

February is when VA begins recruitment for interns for the Technical Career Internship Program. I think this is an amazing program and I am going to use this, my personal space, to provide you with some information and valuable links to more information about the program.

The Technical Career Internship Program is one of the largest training programs at VA. TCF internships equip professionals with the specialized knowledge they need to support the delivery of quality health care for our Nation's veterans.

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TCF internships are more of an apprenticeship in yout chosen field rather than a traditional internship. Interns are expected to be an active member of the VA team, applying knowledge and skills to the tasks at hand. Interns are entitled to many of the same benefits as other VA employees, as well as benefits avaialble only to TCF interns.

TCF internships are available in a number of career fields to include biomedical engineering, compliance and business integrity, finance, human resource management, safety/industrial hygeine, and supply, processing and distribution. A full list of technical career fields is available at VA Careers. 

Not all internships are offered at all locations. The TCF page will be updated in late February with a listing of available TCF internships and 2010 TCF contacts.

If you are interested in learning more about VA, VA Careers is a one-stop shop for general employment information. Bookmark it and check back often.

Comments

[PNM]

Since the TCF program is not available at all VA locations, is it possible to apply for placement into the program out of state?

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Absolutely. When the internship sites are posted, you may apply directly to the medical center with the internship (s) available.

[Greg Shore]

Hi Iam currently employed as a Medical Supply tech in SPD. I am interested in the TCF program. The Medical Center that I am assigned to is going to sponsor the program . I havent any clue on how to apply for it. Who to contact, what if any VA specific forms may be needed, you know the whole enchilada.

[Chris]

When in February will the list be ready?

[EA]

I've been eagerly researching information pertaining to the VA TCF Internships, but I have been unsuccessful thus far. As of today the VA site has not yet provided the recruiting information. Do you have any recommendation on what actions to take while waiting?

[notlef70]

The list of internships for the VA's TCF Program will be available at the end of February, probably the last week. I came across the 2010 list, but it was too late for me to apply to anything, since it was in October 2010 when I saw the list.

[Lisa Rosendahl]

The TCF program is a wonderful program and a great opportunity. The 2011 TCF List will be posted by (or before) Feb 23 at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/vacareers_you_students_administration_1.cfm

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