Once they satisfactorily complete three years of service, they may be converted to career status. Satisfactory performance includes completing training and meeting qualification requirements for the occupation in which they are serving. Worker-Trainee Program vacancies are announced by federal agencies via state and local government job service offices as well as the Office of Personnel Management employment information systems. Veterans Preference does apply in making selections to these appointments. After three years of satisfactory performance the trainee may be converted to a permanent appointment.
Trainees are eligible for within-grade increases.