If you are a recent graduate and do not have much experience in the workforce, you can find opportunities here!  Learn about internships and other career development opportunities in the federal government for current students and recent graduates with the Pathways Program. The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.The program gives students the opportunity to work part time and transition smoothly into a job after school. Full-time and part-time opportunities, as well as paid opportunities, are available. There are three different paths available: 

The Internship Program:

• The Internship Program is for current students. If you’re a current student in high school, college, trade school or other qualifying educational institution, you may be eligible. This program offers paid opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while completing your education.

The Recent Graduate Program:

• The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship.
• You must apply within two years of getting your degree or certificate (veterans have up to six years to apply due to their military service obligation).

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program:

• This program is for recent graduates with an advanced degree—either a professional or graduate degree such as a master’s, Ph.D. or J.D. You may be eligible if you:
  • Have completed an advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution or program within the past two years.
  • Are a current graduate student and will complete all of your degree requirements (including dissertations) by the PMF application deadline.

Other opportunities, including the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program and the Virtual Student Foreign Service, also are available. Check frequently for new and updated positions.