What would we like to see as a community for Veteran Internships from civilian employers?

SSG Arron Daniels — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:09:56 -0400

There are companies that offer paid internship programs for military Veterans as a stepping stone as they transition that are flexible with work hours for VA appointments, business acumen curriculum, OJT rotations for different parts of the business etc.

What would make you want to complete a military internship?
What type of pay would you expect?
What type of training would you want to see?

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Response by MAJ Dt Comer made Mar 19 at 2016 8:03 AM

MAJ Dt Comer — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 08:03:37 -0400

1. The ability to gain a skill or insight into a field I was really interested in without having to start on the ground floor.
2. I would expect to receive pay above both Intern (none) or basic entry level (because I would be bringing discipline, integrity, trainability and all the other wonderful traits we learn to the table)
3. In Depth hands on in respect to what the entire business model is (instead of just the "department" I'm interning in), software/language/coding training (if necessary), sales/business development training (if management bound).

Response by SFC Teresa Threatts made Mar 20 at 2016 6:32 PM

SFC Teresa Threatts — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:32:13 -0400

I'm a Veteran with a BS in Healthcare Management. I'm 5 classes from finishing my MBA with a concentration in he's Management. I want to get an internship as a Healthcare Manager. Can anyone recommend one?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2016 11:38 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:38:24 -0400

- What would make me want to complete an military internship - The likelihood that I'd either be hired on with that company after my internship (assuming i met/exceeded their expectations during the internship) or a viable job placement program that would help me transition into a full time position, that's related to the work being done during the internship

- Regarding pay - I would expect the same level of pay that is equivalent to what a college student with their undergrad or graduate level degree would make (depending on the SM's work experience and own educational background).

- What type of training? I believe this varies from company to company - based on their industry focus. I would hope that the training you would receive, focuses in on making you a more viable and competitive hire within that specific industry.