Traditional Trades SkillBridge Program
The Historic Preservation Training Center of the National Park Service (NPS) provides separating military service members with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of historic preservation and receive on-the-job training in areas such as carpentry, woodcrafting, finishing, masonry, metalworking, and window restoration. During this hands-on experience, participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve the cultural resources and crucial infrastructure of a NPS site. Participants also receive networking opportunities and professional development training (employability, career paths, federal resume writing, etc.) to aid in post program employment. Applications will be considered on a year-round basis for placements at our Frederick, MD workshop and at park units across the National Park System. Applicants must be able to fulfill a minimum SkillBridge term of 12 weeks and as well as relocate to the area, if outside a reasonable commuting distance, to participate. While applicants are not required to possess prior historic preservation experience, candidates with previous experience working in construction or a related field are preferred. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the following application to be considered for opportunities: https://forms.office.com/g/KbnAy5JXzs