The Student Career Experience Program gives students a jump start in their chosen career fields by providing valuable, paid work experience while they are still in school. It is a year-round program where students may work full-time, part-time, or may alternate work periods with periods at school. The program provides Federal work experience that is directly related to the student’s academic program and career goals. After completion of their academic and work requirements, students will be eligible for permanent employment.

Applications for this program are being accepted from March 11, 2008 to April 18, 2008. Applications will be accepted from individuals currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in an accredited technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, or graduate or professional school. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.

Student positions are available in the following areas:
Equal Employment Opportunity Student Trainee
Financial Management Student Trainee
Education Student Trainee
Engineering Student Trainee
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Student Trainee
Medical Technology Student Trainee
Physical Therapy Student Trainee
Recreation Therapy Student Trainee
Student Trainee (Police Service
Social Science Student Trainee (Psychology & Social Work)
Plumber – Student Trainee
Painter – Student Trainee

Go to usajobs.gov for further information and application forms. Applications should be mailed or hand delivered by April 18, 2008 to:

Lisa Petlev
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
1400 Black Horse Hill Road
Coatesville, PA 19320

If you need further assistance please contact Career Services at 610-861-5344.