VAAA Seeking Applicants
The 2016-2017 Education with Industry (EWI) pilot is open to contracting professionals and mid-level construction and facilities management professionals!
In an effort to continue offering new and diverse professional opportunities to the VA acquisition workforce, the VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Contracting Professional School (CPS) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2016-2017 VAAA Education with Industry (EWI) Program Pilot. This 10-month program pilot is designed to provide high-performing individuals with hands-on experience in the private sector.
Scheduled to begin August 2016, selectees will work full-time in private industry to gain valuable exposure to new environments through an immersive, application-based experience designed to broaden their existing operational and technical skill sets.
Eligible candidates must have at least two years of current VA experience as an 1102 for the contracting component, or 0800 for the construction and facilities management component, and be classified as a GS 11-13 at the time of application and program start. Program applicants will self-nominate and provide completed application forms, a current resume, and proof of VA 1102 or 0800 status at the time of application submission. Participant selection will be made by a distinguished panel of VA leaders in the applicant's career field.
For more information, visit the EWI website, where you will find the application and frequently asked questions. Completed applications must be submitted to the EWI mailbox no later than 3:00 PM (EST) on Monday, November 9, 2015.
Contact the VAAA EWI Program Office with any questions.
Get all of your Education with Industry questions answered! In conjunction with the announcement of the 2016-2017 VAAA EWI Program Pilot, the VAAA EWI Program Office will host three informational webinars for interested applicants. Topic areas will include an overview of the program, including the application process and key eligibility requirements, followed by a question and answer session with some of our previous program participants. |
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Webinar Dates:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 3:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 3:00–3:30 p.m. EST
Lync Meeting Access*: Click to Join Meeting
*Please note, the same hyperlink will be used for all three webinar sessions.
Please submit any questions regarding the VAAA EWI Program Pilot to VAAAEWI@va.gov.
JOINING THE LYNC ONLINE MEETING
- Join the online Lync presentation: Click to Join Meeting.
- When the pop-up window for Meeting Audio options appears, select Use Lync (integrated audio and video), then click OK.
- Maximize the meeting window to view the presentation.
TROUBLESHOOTING MEETING AUDIO
In the event attendees are having difficulty hearing the presenter, they may take the following actions to resolve the audio:
- Check that computer speakers are not muted and volume is maximized.
- Dial-in to the meeting using the Lync conference line.
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Lync dial-in: 1-855-767-1051
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Conference ID: 202223439 Please mute your phone upon entry into the conference call.
ASKING QUESTIONS DURING THE WEBINAR
While the webinar is in progress, please submit your questions using the Instant Messaging service provided in the Lync meeting window. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session at the end of the webinar.
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