VA National Cemetery Administration Veterans Apprenticeship (Caretaker)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs NCA
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- Who it's for
- Veterans, priority to homeless/at-risk veterans
Open to: veterans. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Paid 12-month apprenticeship as cemetery caretaker leading to permanent position
- Type
- Fellowship, apprenticeship or hiring program
- Credential strength
- 3/5: Paid 12-month apprenticeship leading to a permanent position.
- Duration
- 12 months
- Format
- In person (In-person)
- Location
- National cemeteries nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Varies
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Paid federal wage
- Jobs it can lead to
- Cemetery Caretaker (federal)
- Official page
- cem.va.gov/careers
- Last checked
- Sep 30, 2026