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Career Resident Program

Developmental Activities

The 2009 Career Resident Program is designed to launch your career in the federal government and help you grow your potential for future advancement through an intensive, training and developmental program. Key developmental components of the program include:

Cutting Edge Homeland Security Immersions

• Homeland Security seminars
• Homeland Security operations
• Homeland Security exercise

Comprehensive Career Development

• Peer mentors and senior advisors
• Access to experts
• Professional career coaches
• Individual career development plans
• Rotational assignments

Management Skills Training

• Professional writing assessment
• Presentation and communications training
• Structured interview training

Career Core Government Training

• Acquisition/project management training
• Special project exercise
• Government best practices brown bags and experiences

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Salary is typically between $40,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on your qualifications. Eligibility for a promotion begins after one year.
   
• Benefits: Residents will be entitled to a comprehensive federal compensation package that includes health and life insurance, federal retirement program, paid sick and annual leave, 10 paid holidays a year, and a Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401K plan).
   
• Conversion to Permanent Employment: After successfully completing the two-year Career Resident Program, Residents will be eligible for conversion to permanent status with TSA.