The work experience with the agency MUST be related to the academic or career goals of the student. Students who have met all of the requirements of the program may be converted to a permanent position. This may occur at any time within 120 days after satisfactory completion of certificate or degree requirements and when at least 640 hours of career-related work has been completed. Additionally, t-he conversion must be to an occupation related to the student's academic training, and the student must meet the qualification standard for the targeted position. Students appointed under this component will be classified as student trainees, to the -99 series of the appropriate occupational group.
Students are eligible to earn annual and sick leave.
They are eligible for life insurance, retirement, and health benefits. Students may be evaluated by either agency-developed standards or by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management qualifications requirements for the target position.