OPM has developed a new initiative called Pathways to recruit America's students and recent graduates to rewarding careers in Federal public service. Launched by an Executive Order in December 2010, the Pathways Programs allows students or recent graduates like you to gain experience in the Federal government.

There are three Pathways Programs: Internship: Provides high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with opportunities for paid work in agencies and to explore Federal careers.

The purpose of the Pathways Programs (Programs) Handbook (Handbook) is to provide practical guidance to Pathways Programs Officers (PPOs), human resources (HR) professionals and other agency1 employees who are responsible for the implementation and/or administration of …

OPM will provide written guidance for the orderly transition of employees currently appointed as students under the Student Educational Employment Program and current PMFs to the applicable Pathways Program and may revise that guidance as necessary.

2025年3月20日 · The Office of Personnel Management's Pathways Programs serve as a pipeline for bringing young employees into the federal government. But the programs have seen a 64% decrease in the number of hires since FY 2013. Although efforts have increased the number of hires, OPM should do more to improve the programs, including: ...

2024年4月11日 · The Office of Personnel Management has finalized updates to the Pathways Program, aiming to foster more early-career federal talent, open the doors to more diverse applicants, and alleviate some challenges agencies have historically had with the program.

2024年10月23日 · The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proud to announce the Pathways Intern Talent Program and the Recent Graduates Talent Program. Talent Programs are a new feature on USAJOBS’ Agency Talent Portal (ATP), which is a recruitment platform open to federal employees who work in recruitment.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions related to the Pathways Programs for students or contact the agency listed in the internship announcement for questions about a specific internship. You can also find answers to frequently …

When the final Pathways rule takes effect this July, agencies will have to provide OPM with information regarding their internship opportunities and post information publicly on www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads/ about how to apply for specific positions.

2023年12月26日 · OPM is finalizing modifications to the Pathways Programs to align the three constituent programs to better meet the Federal government’s needs for recruiting and hiring interns and recent...