Students in the Pathways Internship Program who have met all performance and training requirements can't always be converted to jobs at their agencies. The Pathways Internship Talent Program connects these interns with open jobs at other agencies. Any agency may use this talent program to recruit interns for permanent and term jobs.
Agencies that do not currently participate in the Pathways Internship Program or do not fill positions in the competitive service are eligible for this talent program but should email pathways@opm.gov for more information before starting.
How can my agency use this talent program?
The Pathways Internship Talent Program features a searchable list of interns that includes the following details:
- Name
- Location
- Education
- Agency contact details
- Conversion eligibility end date
You can search for and convert interns from this talent program under non-competitive eligibilities.
You must convert interns in this talent program within 120 days of their degree completion date. Beyond this date, their eligibility for conversion expires.
The Pathways Program Officer (PPO) can also invite interns that your agency cannot convert to this talent program. Interns have 60 days to respond to this invitation. If they do not respond within this timeframe, they will lose access to the talent program and must be invited again to the program if they wish to participate.
Your agency's PPO should track these deadlines and communicate with interns in this talent program to make sure they understand all program due dates and requirements.
For more help converting interns via this talent program, please email pathways@opm.gov.