Defense Civilian Training Corps
Defense Civilian Training Corps
的 Defense Civilian Training Corps is a NEW pilot program for students to build civilian careers in the Department of Defense (DoD). This program is open to all students at VT with an interest in DoD careers related to acquisition, 数字技术, 关键技术, 科学, 工程, 和金融.
奖学金
DCTC 奖学金 will pay 100% of academic tuition, plus fees and a monthly stipend, for the duration of the award. DCTC scholars will enroll in courses that complement their major and expose them to capstone projects and DoD challenge events.
技能
Receive summer internship placement, 指导, 领导力培训, guidance on security clearances and skills for jobs in acquisition, 关键技术 like AI and machine learning, 工程, 金融, 承包, 管理, 业务, 公共政策, 以及其他动态领域.
职业生涯
Earn early job placement in DoD organizations and re搜索 labs, plus opportunities for career development and growth with other federal agencies, 学术界, large companies and emerging startups
学生 must be in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0对4.0规模. U的证明.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance are required.
Is the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) like ROTC?
的 DCTC program is a talent pipeline to recruit top talent for the civilian workforce. Similar to the 军事 ROTC program, the curriculum includes a summer internship component, and students joining in Fall 2024 and beyond will incur a service obligation with their scholarship. 毕业后, DCTC Scholars will be placed in DoD labs or command organizations to begin their career in federal service. Civilians wear 业务 or 业务 casual dress in the workplace.
What are the benefits of working for DoD as a civilian?
的 DoD employs 950,000 civilians, many serving in critical positions worldwide. T在这里 are a multitude of opportunities requiring a diverse range of skills. 如果有竞争力的薪水, 极大的好处, 无与伦比的培训, and the pride of defending our Nation interests you, then your future is with DoD. Across DoD the key principles of employee engagement, 不达目的誓不罢休的人, 荣誉, 责任与诚信, 团队合作, 以家庭为中心的, and diversity and inclusion foster a supportive and productive culture and environment. DoD civilian employees are committed to the national security mission and their cutting edge, 创新, and impactful work motivates them every day.
How do I know about my ability to obtain a DoD security clearance?
Please visit the below websites for additional information on eligibility guidelines for obtaining a security clearance:
经验丰富的.com: http://veteran.com/security-clearance-disqualifiers/
What materials do I need to apply?
To apply for a DCTC scholarship, you must submit a transcript, 重新开始, and short statement of interest. 的 DCTC representative at each pilot university will provide an application.
Is it okay that I’m a non-STEM major?
是的, DCTC is designed for students pursuing an undergraduate degree relating to acquisition or 金融, as well as 数字技术, 关键技术, 科学, 或工程. 学生 in majors such as 业务, 供应链管理, 承包, and pre-law are encouraged to apply. 的 DCTC curriculum is designed for interdisciplinary, project-based learning; an environment in which students from varied academic backgrounds will collaborate to solve complex, 现实生活中的问题.
How will my current financial aid be affected if I receive a DCTC scholarship?
Check with your university Financial 援助 office to address questions concerning impact to existing tuition aid, 住房, 等.
Will I receive a minor or a certificate for completing DCTC curriculum?
的 process for evaluating the DCTC curriculum for consideration as a minor or certificate program will be university-specific
If you have questions, please contact Ken Mallory (kemallor@joanrobots.net)关于该计划.