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Internship, Recent Graduate and Fellowship Opportunities

By Human Capital

The USGS has many different internship and volunteer opportunities that provide valuable on the job experience to students and recent graduates at all educational levels. Individuals who successfully complete a Pathways Program may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a term or permanent job in the Federal Government.

Pathways Programs

Pathways Programs

Paid federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates, and those with an advanced degree. Pathways Programs include three different paths:
  • Internship: Provides high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with opportunities for paid work in agencies and to explore Federal careers.
  • Recent Graduates: Provides recent graduates with one to two-year developmental experiences in Federal agencies. Individuals must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program within the previous two years. (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.
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Pathways Programs

Pathways Programs

Internships Available Through Nominations

Internships Available Through Nominations

Mendenhall/Post Doctoral Research Fellowship

Mendenhall/Post Doctoral Research Fellowship

The USGS collaborates with many universities and other partners to provide internships that are managed by external partners.  These programs are recruited for and hired by our collaborating partners. 

 

Internships management by external Partners

Internships management by external Partners

USGS Volunteer

USGS Volunteer

These internship programs support our commitment to increasing employment of Veterans and People with Disabilities utilizing special hiring authorities and internship opportunities for transitioning Service Members.

 

DOD Skillbridge Program

DOD Skillbridge Program

Workforce Recruitment Program

Workforce Recruitment Program