Spring VALOR Apprenticeship - 2025

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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. Exposure may also include experiences with information technology, procurement, or environmental, safety and health.

This role is onsite in Batavia and or at Fermilab installations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Executes assigned duties in designated area.
* Meets with assigned manager/mentor to receive direction and guidance, as needed.
* May create a project/work plan with assigned manager/mentor.
* Communicates cooperatively and effectively with peers, other Laboratory staff and vendors of materials and services.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
* Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Eligibility:
* High school diploma.
* Recent Illinois JROTC high school graduate or a military veteran at the start of a civilian career.
* Apprentice-level experience, knowledge based on academic study, or equivalent in a specialized area relevant to the apprenticeship.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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 - Application Walkthrough Video Guide
* Resume
* Discharge Papers

Internship Details:

• Application Period: December 23, 2024 - February 28, 2025
• Acceptance Period: January - February 2025
• Program Dates: internship dates vary (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.
• Internship is Onsite in Batavia, IL & Fermilab Installations

Deliverables

* Apprenticeship Final presentation
* Exit survey

If you have any application questions or issues, please email us at Internships@fnal.gov

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:
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