Programs for Student Interns:
Students are individuals currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, or technical degree with a 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
- DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program - provides full college tuition, annual stipends, 8-12 week summer internships, and guaranteed employment with ATEC upon degree completion and satisfactory performance for a variety of 24 STEM fields. Learn more (SMART Flyer and SMART Brochure)
- DoD College Acquisition Internship Program - program involves a paid, 10-12 week summer internship to provide students with real-world exposure to Department of Defense career opportunities in both administrative and STEM fields. Learn more (DCAIP Homepage)
- ⭐Applications for DCAIP 2024 closed October 11, 2023⭐
- Army Student Intern Program (SIP) - designed to expose current students to the Army Civilian Corps and potential career opportunities, with emphasis on STEM and mission critical occupations. A 10-12 week paid summer internship for students currently enrolled in college (undergraduate through graduate school). The program is intended to serve as a key pipeline for the Army Fellows Program, and it supports the Army People Strategy and the associated Civilian Implementation Plan, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) priorities. To learn more, visit here.
- ⭐Student Opportunities and vacancy announcements Click Here and search "Student Trainee"⭐
Programs for Recent Graduates:
Recent graduates are individuals who obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution and earned a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Army Fellows Program (AFP) - program that ensures development of Civilians through a blend of progressive and sequential work assignments, formal training, and self-development. Individuals in this program will be able to progress from entry level to key positions. To learn more and apply visit here.
Presidential Management Fellows:
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a great way to perform valuable service to the American people while jump-starting your career. Challenging assignments, training, mentoring, and more! To learn more visit here.
- Eligibility: Current graduate student presently attending a qualifying college or university and expecting to complete your advanced degree requirements (including thesis defense or dissertation) by August 31st of the year following the application) or you are a recent graduate who has completed an advanced degree from a qualifying college or university during the two years preceding the opening date of the PMF Program’s annual application.
Entry-Level Key Benefits:
- Hands on experience
- Non-competitive promotional opportunities
- Time worked as a student counts towards retirement and annual leave
Recent Graduate Spotlights
We recently asked a few of our recent graduates to share any personal quotes or thoughts and insights about their experiences as a new ATEC employee.