Where are the Federal Jobs Going?

I know I was going to write about the eligibility for the VA Mortgage program but something else was tugging at my attention today.  I have read so many posts about how hard it is for our veterans to get positions with the Federal Government, including the Veterans Administration office.  As I do everyday I check the usajobs.gov site to see what is going on.  Imagine my surprise when I saw a post for twenty-five (25) recent college grads to join the VA.  This is under a program called the "Pathways Program".  It is defined as this:

"The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. As a student or recent graduate, you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and where you are in your academics."

Now, I personally have no problem with our government offering pathways to employment for our High School and recent graduates.  What I do have a problem with is the number of openings that are going to these individuals.  The 25 is for the VA only.  There are positions available in hundreds of Federal agencies and departments.  I don't know if I'm right for feeling this way, but as someone who has tried over and over again to get into a Federal position this does bother me.

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for some of our veterans, who have separated within the last six years:

"Recent Graduates Program: dynamic, two-year career development program for recent graduates who completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate within the last two years. In addition, students who graduated after December 2010 qualify to apply until Summer 2014, and veterans whose military service obligations prevent them from applying within this period have up to six years after degree or certificate completion to apply.  So to those of you who have been trying and trying, and have completed a degree and are within 6 years of separation, this may be an option for you.

I will be back on track tomorrow, unless something else catches my attention. :-)  

As always, thank you for your support.  TTYL - Be blessed.