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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) - National Park Service (NPS) - Historic Preservation Training Center

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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) - National Park Service (NPS) - Historic Preservation Training Center is on the Department of Defense SkillBridge authorized organization list. The DoD directory publishes 1 program for this organization across 11 locations.

Serving Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland and 6 more states. Organization site: www.nps.gov/orgs/1098/index.htm

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MOU status: DoD MOU current through May 7, 2028.

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At a glance

Programs
1
Locations
11
States served
10
Delivery
In person (1)
Program length
12 to 20 weeks (1)
Program type
Internship Program (1)
Branches accepted
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

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Programs

Traditional Trades SkillBridge Program - Internship Program

Detailed listing

Delivery
In person source value: In-Person
Length
About 13 to 17 weeks source value: 91 - 120 days
Type
Internship Program
Branches
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Target MOCs
Carpenters, masons, and other related trades
Career field
Construction and Extraction
Defense Industrial Base
Yes

Summary

The Historic Preservation Training Center of the National Park Service (NPS) provides separating military service members with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of historic preservation and receive on-the-job training in areas such as carpentry, woodcrafting, finishing, masonry, metalworking, and window restoration. During this hands-on experience, participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve the cultural resources and crucial infrastructure of a NPS site. Participants also receive networking opportunities and professional development training (employability, career paths, federal resume writing, etc.) to aid in post program employment. Applications will be considered on a year-round basis for placements at our Frederick, MD workshop and at park units across the National Park System. Applicants must be able to fulfill a minimum SkillBridge term of 12 weeks and as well as relocate to the area, if outside a reasonable commuting distance, to participate. While applicants are not required to possess prior historic preservation experience, candidates with previous experience working in construction or a related field are preferred. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the following application to be considered for opportunities: https://forms.office.com/g/KbnAy5JXzs

Eligibility

Service members with previous experience working in construction or facility maintenance are highly encouraged to apply. Frequent non-local travel may be required.

What the work involves

The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is seeking candidates with a strong work ethic and serious interest in historic preservation to learn, practice, and apply traditional trades skills on assigned preservation projects. Projects vary greatly and are dependent upon the national park site where participants work. Project activities include but are not limited to: repairing historic window sash, replacing perimeter capstones on a revolutionary fort, removing old mortar and pointing walls, stabilizing barn foundations, and waxing bronze statues, or restoring a historic viewshed. Depending on the projects, work may be indoors or outdoors. Participants must be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions and sometimes at heights. Participants must also have a willingness to work hard and get dirty. The skills learned throughout HPTC's internship program can be applied to a wide variety of career fields, including historic preservation, facility operations/maintenance, and construction.

Locations

  • Gulf Breeze, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • Porter, IN
  • Frederick, MD
  • Empire, MI
  • International Falls, MN
  • Natchez, MS
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • San Juan, PR
  • Vancouver, WA

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