Students and Recent Graduates

Potential areas for Pathways internships (openings vary each year):

• Engineering
• Finance
• Tribal Affairs
• Legal
• Accounting
• Public Affairs
• Energy Efficiency
• Supply & Logistics
• Information Technology
• Power Services
• Fish & Wildlife
• Policy

You may have rotational assignments in various organizations, and you are expected to work during your summer, winter and spring breaks unless otherwise coordinated with your manager. The Pathways Student Internship Program is open to all U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and Foreign Nationals who meet both Immigration and Annual Appropriations Laws, but to be considered for conversion to a term or permanent competitive service appointment after the internship, you must be a U.S. Citizen. In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

• Pass a background investigation prior to employment start date.
• Be at least 16 years old. All BPA internships are college level.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (certificate or degree) at a post-secondary qualifying accredited institution.
• In good academic standing and maintain a GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher, or equivalent.
• Maintain at least a half-time course load, as defined by your educational institution.
• Submit a copy of your current transcripts and/or letter of acceptance as proof of your enrollment. If selected, official transcripts/proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.

Positions are open to all U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and Foreign Nationals who meet both Immigration and Annual Appropriations Laws, but to be considered for conversion to a competitive service appointment (TERM or permanent) after the internship, you must be a U.S. Citizen. You must also meet the following requirements:

• Pass a background investigation prior to employment start date. 
• Submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.
• Meet one of the following education requirements:
  1. Recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from
  2. Student who within nine months of the closing date of this announcement will meet the education requirements and will graduate with a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. A student may not be appointed to a position until they have graduated.
  Note: Preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years after degree or certificate completion.