Pathways Program: Internships

Working While You Learn

Gain valuable work experience...while you are still in school...and get paid for it!

Thank you for your interest in the Pathways Program with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Pathways Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Additional information about the Internship Program can be found at www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads/.

Here are some key provisions of the Pathways Internship Program.

Eligibility Requirements

Features of the Program

• You may be employed year round and appointments may be made at any time during the year, including summer.

• You may work full time or part time schedules. There are no limitations on the number of hours you can work per week. However, your work schedule should not interfere with your academic schedule.

• Students in the program may be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment when they have:

  • completed at least 640 hours of career-related work, and
  • completed the educational requirements for graduation within the preceding 120 days.

Next Steps

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The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and advancement in the Federal Government are based on qualifications and job performance. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors.