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Students and Recent Grads
The Pathways Program is structured to recruit the next generation of the best and brightest to the federal workforce. Whether you are a student or recent graduate, the FRTIB offers employment opportunities that range from paid summer internships to career development programs that may lead to a permanent job in a variety of fields.
Pathways Internship Program:
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident. Non-citizens may apply. (Must be U.S. citizen prior to conversion to competitive appointment)
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program.
- Must maintain student eligibility for duration of internship.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
How to Apply:
Once an announcement is posted on USAJobs current FRTIB job openings, candidates must complete applications (to include all required documents) electronically.
Candidates have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to complete the application process. This includes submitting the online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section in the listed announcement. If candidates fail to submit all of the required documents or submit their applications late, they will be disqualified for consideration of employment.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Unofficial school transcript and enrollment verification
- Veteran preference documentation (if applicable)
Recent Graduates Program:
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident. Non-citizens may apply. (Must be U.S. citizen prior to conversion to competitive appointment)
- Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
How to Apply:
Once an announcement is posted on USAJobs, candidates must complete applications (to include all required documents) electronically. Candidates have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to complete the application process. This includes submitting the online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section in the listed announcement. If candidates fail to submit all of the required documents or submit their applications late, they will be disqualified for consideration of employment.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Unofficial school transcript (must include degree conferred date)
- Veteran preference documentation (if applicable)