Title VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) Featured Featured Content Author Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center . First sentence (lede) Pursue a Future as a Nurse at VA through the VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP). Body text VA-STEP serves as a first step to gain employment with the VA after graduation and licensure. The student is employed as a trainee earning a salary while they learn to develop understanding, confidence and competencies in the care of our nations Veterans at a local VA facility under the supervision of a mentor. Click here to learn more or apply to the program.