The MedTechVets Academy is a 6-week long training program designed to support your career transition to the medical device, biotech and life science industries.
If you are within 6 months of your separation, or an honorably discharged veteran, we encourage you to apply! Apply today and we’ll get back to your shortly.
What to Expect?
Personal Branding
Gain the confidence to speak to the skills acquired during your service and how they apply to your job of interest in any professional setting.
Fill Gaps
Your mentor can identify gaps in knowledge you have about the industry and help you fill them, or point you to the right resources that can.
Mock Interviews
Reduce the anxiety that comes with job interviews by practicing with your mentor, who has insight into what civilian hiring managers look for in a candidate.
Resume Editing
Learn how to craft a resume that reflects your unique experience, while tailoring it to the job you want.
Cover Letter Editing
Translate the skills you acquired during your service into tangible leadership skills that civilian hiring managers are impressed by.
Networking Do’s and Don’ts
Translate the skills you acquired during your service into tangible leadership skills that civilian hiring managers are impressed by.
Virtual Conference Attendance
At the end of the year, all of the graduating Fellows from each cohort will be invited to virtually join The MedTech Conference, powered by the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).
The MedTech Conference will serve as an invaluable resource for fellows to have access to the world’s top medtech executives and innovators, educational programming, and business development opportunities.
Application Process
The application takes a few minutes to complete and includes photo ID attachment, DD Form 214/military ID, and resume upload.
The Spring Academy
The Spring Academy will run from April 6th through May 11th, with our networking conference on May 18th. The application deadline is March 29th.
The Summer Academy
The Summer Academy will run from July 6th through August 10th, with our networking conference on August 17th. The application deadline is May 29th.
If you are not selected for the April 2021 Academy cohort, we will keep you on file for our next program and support you on a one-on-one basis until the next application opens. For questions about the program or eligibility, please contact us.