VALOR (Veteran Applied Laboratory Occupational Retraining) Program

Program Description

As an extension of the VetTech internship program, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is furthering its commitment to U.S. military veterans through a new workforce development program known as VALOR, or Veteran Applied Laboratory Occupational Retraining. The VALOR program aims to provide Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) high school cadets and veterans starting their civilian careers valuable hands-on training experiences and full-time technical career placement and security at Fermilab.

VALOR Apprenticeship – Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

The VALOR Apprenticeship is a highly competitive, paid, six-month fall/spring training and career exploration program for military veterans at the beginning of their civilian careers and recent Illinois JROTC high school graduates. During the program, participants build and enhance their technical, computing, or business proficiencies. Assuming apprentice-level expertise, general military experience and/or knowledge based on academic study, the opportunity offers a wide range of placement options. The apprenticeship may allow the participant to fabricate, assemble, calibrate, operate, test, repair or modify electronic or mechanical equipment, systems, devices, or databases. Exposures may also include experiences with information technology, procurement, or environmental, safety and health.

**For VALOR JROTC, scroll to the bottom of the page.**

Eligibility

  • Military Veteran / JROTC High School Graduate
  • Proof of identity and eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.
  • Online application
  • Resume
  • Discharge Papers

Apprenticeship Details

  • Application Period: March 20, 2023 – May 28, 2023
  • Acceptance Date: June 30, 2023
  • Program Dates Fall: August 7, 2023 – February 2, 2024 (5 days /40 hours per week)
  • Salary: $20.00 per hour
  • Travel: Not provided or arranged by program.
  • Housing: Not provided or arranged by program.

Deliverables

  • Oral presentation
  • Exit survey

VALOR JROTC – Summer 2023:

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 direction 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

  • Military Veteran / JROTC High School Graduate
  • Proof of identity and eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.
  • Online application & questionnaire.
  • Unofficial transcript

JROTC Details

  • Application Period for Summer: Dec 15, 2022 – May 12, 2023
  • Acceptance Date: May 31, 2023
  • Program Dates Summer: June 26, 2023 – August 4, 2023
  • Salary: $16.20 per hour
  • Travel: Not provided or arranged by program.
  • Housing: Not provided or arranged by program.

Deliverables

  • Oral presentation
  • Exit survey

Key Dates

VALOR Apprenticeship:

Fall Application Period: March 20, 2023 – May 28, 2023

Fall Program Dates: August 7, 2023 – February 2, 2024

Spring Program Dates: TBD

VALOR JROTC:

Summer Application Period: Dec 15, 2022 – May 12, 2023

Summer Program Dates: June 26, 2023 – August 4, 2023

The Applications are Open

To be considered for the internship you must upload all Requirements under the Resume section before you submit the application.
Apply for VALOR JROTC

Apply for VALOR Apprenticeship

Contact Information

Email Fermilab