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The Technical Career Field (TCF) training program offers two years of training in positions within specific occupational career shortage fields following the Veterans Health Administration's Succession Workforce Plan. Benefits associated with being in the program include paid salary/benefits, a yearly training/travel stipend, access to a preceptor/mentor, and on-the-job training.
The core curriculum is a career-specific training plan developed by subject matter experts and used as the foundation for every trainee’s technical program learning requirements. Specific developmental needs are assessed and added to create an Individual Development Plan (IDP). The IDP is the trainee’s two-year roadmap for the successful completion of the program. Trainees are coached, mentored, and often supervised by a local preceptor who has been selected through a rigorous application process.
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TCF Qualifications
Qualifications for the individual positions will be listed on the USAJobs announcements at each location approved to receive funding to hire a TCF trainee. Depending on the hiring authority used to announce TCF positions, Pathways Programs' recent graduate educational requirements may apply to these positions, including recent qualifying education within the past 2 years/6 years for Veterans with intervening military service.
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How To Apply
Job opportunities are posted at various times via USAJobs.gov from March – September. Locations are contingent upon participating VA medical centers. Review VACareers.va.gov between March and August for job postings and application instructions and search by Keywords (i.e., TCF, Pathways Recent Graduate), Occupation, or Location.
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