My Intern Experience

THE PENTAGON, DC, UNITED STATES

09.03.2015

Courtesy Story

U.S. Army Career Program 26

By Nicole Driver

Prior to accepting my current position as a CP26 Department of the Army (DA) Intern, I had been a federal employee with the Department of Defense (DOD) – Tank-Automotive Armaments Command (TACOM) for nearly five years. During my time as a federal employee, I have served as an administrative assistant as well as the Acting Staff Action Officer for the Combat Maneuver and Recovery Product Support Integration Directorate, assisting more than 250 coworkers. That being said, I was unsure what to expect with such changes, I knew there was going to be a lot of training, travel and unfamiliar settings. With such a background in different aspects of the DOD, I was concerned that some of the training may not be necessary. However, since joining the program, I have received essential training. The classes I found most beneficial are the Army Working Capital Fund (AWCF) and the Report Writing courses.

Initially, I was skeptical to take the Report Writing Course. During the course, the instructor took the time out to ensure that each student had the tools needed to be successful in their future writing endeavors. The instructor created a comradery among the group, which allowed us to freely ask questions, ultimately providing a flawless educational experience. I highly recommend this course.

I was looking forward to the AWCF training because I had some background knowledge of the topic. The training was over a course of one week and it provided a vast amount of knowledge. The training instructors were knowledgeable and provided us with a solid understanding of the AWCF mechanisms.

Throughout my time as a CP26 intern, I have had the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas I was unaware were lacking. I would recommend that others in the program be open to the changes and opportunities available. So far, my experience and the individuals I have come across have been very pleasant. I hope everyone has as great of an experience as I have.

• Date Taken: 09.03.2015
• Date Posted: 09.04.2015 10:46
• Story ID: 175283
• Location: THE PENTAGON, DC, US