Student and Recent Graduate Opportunities
Students and recent graduates are welcome at ICE. Consider joining a workforce that is full of possibilities and choices for your future, an organization that protects the lives of all Americans. There is a place for you at ICE.
On December 27, 2010, the president issued Executive Order 13562 - Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates. This Executive Order established the Internship Program and Recent Graduates Program, which along with the Presidential Management Fellows Program, are collectively known as the Pathways Programs.
ICE also has a Student Volunteer Program. This program is not part of the Pathways Program, but provides volunteer opportunities for students. Learn more about our Student Volunteer Program
ICE Pathways Programs Opportunities
Recent Graduates Program
The Recent Graduates Program targets individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions.
Eligibility is limited to recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, one-year career development program.
After successful completion of program requirements, participants may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position or a term-appointment lasting one to four years.
Internship Program
The Internship Program targets students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate level.
Benefits include providing students with short- or long-term internship opportunities, which allow for the exploration of a federal career while being paid for the work performed.
Within 120 days of successful completion, some participants may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position or a term position lasting one to four years.
Presidential Management Fellows Program
The Office of Personnel Management manages the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program and the annual selection process for program candidates. Each year, candidates apply to the program and finalists are eligible for appointment as PMFs. Bearing the presidential moniker, the program is an entry-level, flagship leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The program is designed to attract and select the best possible candidates with the goal of developing a cadre of potential government leaders. It provides resources and assistance to program participants during their first two years of employment and encourages individuals to become effective leaders. The program creates a lasting bond, as well as a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government.
Graduate students from any academic discipline who are expected to complete an advanced degree (master's, law, or doctoral degree) from a qualifying college or university by Aug. 31 of the current academic year are eligible to apply to the program.
Learn more about the Presidential Management Fellows Program
