Program Description
The VALOR JROTC Program is a highly competitive, paid, six-week summer internship opportunity for Illinois JROTC high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. Interns provide routine technical support for area of assignment; typically, an experiment or support group. Tasks are accomplished under direct supervision of a Fermilab employee and in cooperation with project teams, scientists, engineers, and support personnel and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Eligibility
- Enrollment in an Illinois high school JROTC program
- Illinois high school junior, senior, or recent high school graduate at time of application
- Eligible to work in the United States
Application Requirements
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Unofficial Transcript
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation (Due date is application close date)
- After submitting an application, the applicant will receive an email request to provide contact information for individuals writing letters of recommendation. An email link will be sent to identified references to upload their letter of recommendation. Note, reference links are sent only to the individual writing the letter of recommendation and only emailed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.)
- Essay – Short answer questions: Please write short (< 200-word) responses to the following questions:
- What do you hope to get out of this internship experience?
- How has participating in JROTC prepared you for this unique opportunity?
- What key skills do you possess that can add value to a team?
Internship Details
- Program Dates: June 28, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Application Dates: October 5, 2027 – February 5, 2027
- Offer Date: March 15, 2027
- Acceptance: March 22, 2027
- Salary: $18 per hour
- Housing: No local/onsite housing is available
- Transportation: No transportation reimbursement is available
- Location: Internship is in-person onsite in Batavia, IL
Deliverables
- Oral Presentation
- Exit Survey