DOJ Pathways Internship Program - Bureau of Prisons Student Trainee (Education)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System offers the Pathways Internship Program to students from high school through graduate level for paid work while in school. It provides exposure to federal careers and potential permanent employment after completion.

Eligibility requires enrollment in a qualifying program, a 2.5+ GPA, and at least half-time coursework. Applicants must have completed four years leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, be enrolled in a related degree program, and may

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree or certificate with a GPA of at least 2.5 and a half-time or full-time course load.
• Completion of four academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent field.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. Provides students with work experience related to the career goals while offering eligibility to permanent employment upon completion. To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:

• Applicants must be current students pursuing a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher AND maintain at least a half time or full-time course load.
• Completion of four (4) academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
• This position has a basic educational requirement. Individuals applying for this position must be enrolled in a degree program directly related to the position.
• In order to be eligible for conversion into the competitive service, the incumbent must meet the degree requirements, as governed by the Office of Personnel Management, for this position.
• Applicants must also provide documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment with at least a half time or full-time course load. This documentation may be a Current Enrollment Verification Certificate or a statement of current enrollment or acceptance letter (which verifies all of the required information).
• If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
• Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.