Hiring Our Heroes & WorkEx

Explore New Opportunities with Hiring Our Heroes & WorkEx

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The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services welcomes you to a transition. We support everyone, and it is your turn, heroes, to play an integral part in shaping our departments and communities. Our goal is help you reach your objectives by providing awareness and resources. We encourage you to ask questions, network across administrations, and support each other, accomplishing goals for humanity and achieving your objectives.

The links below give open resources for service members to transition opportunities for internships or jobs.         

     Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) 

The Hiring Our Heroes program helps military members, military spouses, and veterans connect with American businesses. This program provides economic opportunities and builds a strong, diverse workforce. Participants join in a 90-day, paid internship program that includes training sessions. 
For: Service members, military spouses, and veterans
Opportunity: 90-day hands-on internship paid through the Department of Defense
Purpose: Development program that provides networking and professional training with employers committed to hiring our heroes.
Find out more information here.
Ready to apply?
Click here to access the application.

WorkEx Program

The WorkEx program is designed for active-duty transitioning service members. It provides a 90-day, paid internship hosted by the Department of Defense. This internship can be with a local or remote employer and helps bridge the skills gap, giving participants the experience needed for a full-time career in civilian workforce. The program also allows eligible active duty transitioning service members and military spouses to participate in 4-12 weeks (up to 180 days with a chain of command approval) hands-on work-based learning opportunity with a host employer (local or remote) to bridge the gap in skills and experience needed to land a full-time career opportunity within the civilian workforce.

 

For: Active duty transitioning service members  
Opportunity: 90-day hands-on work-based internship paid through the Department of Defense
Purpose: Bridge the gap in skills and experience needed to land a full-time career opportunity within the civilian workforce.
Find out more information here.
Ready to begin your transition?
Click here to access the orientation.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

When is it the right time to apply?

Anytime is the right time to apply.

 

What are the differences between the internship types?

Unpaid...Credit Eligible Internships offer academic credit. Volunteer roles provide experience without credit. Service Member Internships are for veterans or active-duty members transitioning to public service. MSW & BASW Practicums are for Social Work students needing practicum hours.

 

What does the process look like? 

After you submit your application, and additional materials, you can expect a response within 1-2 business days. If you are applying for a Credit...Eligible role, it is recommended that you consult your faculty advisor to ensure you meet all school-specific requirements.

 

Does DSHS offer paid internships?

Unfortunately, there will not be a paid summer internship program this year due to a hiring freeze. We hope to resume the program in the future when budgetary constraints allow. In the meantime, we encourage those interested to explore unpaid opportunities as outlined above.

 

 

 

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If you have questions, you can contact:

Swilley, Tami - Statewide Intern and Volunteer Program Administrator: internship@dshs.wa.gov