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Students and Grads

Our interns participate in a wide range of interesting career fields--from biology to engineering. Trade the classroom for real life experience as a paid intern. it's interesting work where you earn while you learn.

The Pathways Program offers clear paths to paid internships for students and careers for recent graduates in order to provide training and career development for individuals starting their federal careers. There are three programs: Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program, and the Presidential Management Fellows Program.

You may search for Internship and Recent Graduates job opportunity announcements at http://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads. Agencies are responsible for posting their Pathways job opportunity announcements. Please note that Recent Graduates job opportunities may not be immediately available, as agencies are in the process of establishing their Pathways Programs.

Internship Program

The Pathways Program allows students to be exposed to the work of the government through federal internships while pursuing their degree. Positions are open to current students enrolled at least half-time in high school/GED, vocational, technical, undergraduate, graduate or professional programs.

Engineering Internship

Every year BSEE attends recruiting opportunities nationwide and promote engineering internships. The program allows engineering students to become familiar with the mission and functions of BSEE offshore program. Petroleum, chemical, civil/structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering students may apply.

Recent Graduates Program

The Recent Graduates Program provides developmental opportunities for recent graduates. Recent graduates program positions are open to individuals who completed a qualifying educational program within the preceding 2 years.

Presidential Management Fellow Program

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level and is run by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). For eligibility information and application instructions, please visit http://www.pmf.gov. OPM announces opportunities annually through a PMF database. PMF opportunities are currently available only to the PMF Finalists of the most recent class. Any bureau or agency can select a PMF by working with their servicing human resources office and PMF coordinator.