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Pathways Internship Program

The Internship Program provides work experience directly related to the student's academic field of study. As an Intern, students work year-round on a flexible work schedule. The intern is paid commensurate with education and work experience. Interns who successfully complete the required 640 hours will be eligible for permanent employment upon graduation.

Eligibility requirements for interns are as follows:

• Individual must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment. Individual must be enrolled, at least half-time, in one of the following: (1) an accredited high school or trade school, (2) a technical or vocational school, (3) a junior or community college, (4) a four-year college or university, (5) any other accredited educational institution
• Individual must obtain and maintain a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Individual must be able to complete 640 work hours before graduating
• Individual must be U.S. citizen or national, and must be able to successfully complete a security investigation

Vacancies are filled as they become available by a job vacancy posting on usajobs.gov. Available positions are also advertised on our web site, Civilian Job Opportunities. If you need further information, you may contact the program manager for this internship at specialprogams@whs.mil Attention: S.T. Pettiford.