The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree. There are three different paths available: Pathways Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program, and Presidential Internship Fellows (PMF) Program.

Pathways Internship Programs

The U.S. Department of State's Pathways Internship Program includes both the Internship Experience Program (IEP) and the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP). Both programs are targeted toward U.S. citizens enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional academic levels. Both programs provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed.

Recent Graduates Program

The Recent Graduates Program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion. Veterans who, due to military service, were unable to apply for positions, will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.

Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)

For more than three decades, the Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) has been the Federal government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The Program focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders. Under the regulations proposed by OPM, the eligibility window for applicants is expanded, making the program more "student friendly" by aligning it with academic calendars.

Deadline to apply

– Varies

Criteria

– Current students 16 years of age or older

– U.S. citizen or U.S. national

– Must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution (minimum part-time enrollment)

– 2.0 GPA or higher