Where and how can students search for Federal internship and agency employment vacancies?
Federal agencies are not required to post their student opportunities in one central place, so finding specific internships can get a little tricky. Students are encouraged to visit and register at USAJOBS–the Federal government’s official jobs site and the Studentjobs.gov website for information regarding Federal internship and employment opportunities. On these websites, students can access current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs online. Students will also be able to search internship and employment vacancies by category, state, and by Federal agency name. To narrow the search enter: Information Technology or occupational code 2210 under Job Category, and 5-9 under Pay Grade Range. Additionally, individual agencies also have websites that offer internship and permanent placement opportunities. (e.g. FBI) Note: It is important to remember that not all Federal agencies are required to post their student i