Jump-Start Your Career

Gain career development and potential work experience in the Federal Government and use your skills and talents to serve the public. College students and recent graduates with disabilities can join the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) to be included in a talent database that federal managers use to hire for internships and permanent jobs. Your application and resume will be available to employers for one year through the U.S. Office of Personal Management’s (OPM) USAJobs Agency Talent Portal, a recruitment platform that helps federal HR specialists, recruiters, and hiring managers discover talent.

Strengthen Your Work Experience

By participating in WRP, you can:

  • Get access to Federal Government jobs and internships nationwide. Employers can contact you directly about positions that match your skills and qualifications.
  • Participate in career development activities. Take your resume and application to the next level.
  • Expand your knowledge of Federal Government employment, including the Schedule A hiring authority for people with disabilities.
  • Explore career and disability services resources at your school to support your WRP application.

Who Is Eligible to Participate

Current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities, and recent graduates who received a postsecondary degree on or after April 1, 2023, from a U.S. accredited college or university, are eligible to apply for the WRP in fall 2025. Part-time students can apply if they meet certain criteria. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who are eligible for the federal Schedule A hiring authority.

How to Register

Applicants with disabilities can register and submit their eligibility documents online. Registration opens each year in the fall. All candidates will need to create a USAJobs.gov account to participate.