Student Educational Employment Program

The Pathways Programs framework consists of three separate programs that give students and recent graduates access to federal internships and potential federal careers through Schedule D excepted service appointments:

• Internship Program: Provides high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with opportunities for paid work in agencies and to explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time in school or an educational program (including Registered Apprenticeship Programs and certain volunteer service programs). Interns must complete a minimum of 480 internship hours (320 hours if they receive a waiver) to be eligible for conversion to the competitive service.
• Recent Graduates Program: Provides recent graduates with one- to two-year developmental experiences in Federal agencies. Applicants must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program. Individuals must apply within two years of completing a degree or certificate. (Veterans unable to apply due to service obligations have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)
• Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs): Provides advanced degree candidates and graduates the opportunity to participate in the Federal government’s premier two-year leadership development program. Individuals must apply within two years of completing an advanced degree, defined as a masters, professional (for example, law), or doctorate. PMFs are assigned a mentor, participate in professional development, and complete at least 160 hours of formal, interactive training, an Individual Development Plan, and at least one developmental, rotational assignment.