Jumpstart your career while exploring Federal careers at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)!

We offer many opportunities for current students and recent graduates. Learn more about our programs below or check out our Internship Guide. 

Pathways Program

• Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
  The PMF program places outstanding candidates from all academic disciplines who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years into two year fellowships. Participants who successfully complete the program may be converted to a permanent position. For additional information on this program, please visit the PMF website.  
• Recent Graduates Program
  The program places individuals who have graduated within the past two years from qualifying educational institutions or programs into 1-year developmental experiences. Participants who successfully complete the program may be converted to a permanent position.

• Internship Program
  The Internship program places currently enrolled students from high school to graduate level into paid and unpaid opportunities working in federal agencies. Students who successfully complete the program may be converted to a permanent position. For additional information on this program and to apply to internships visit the USAJobs website.

For all Pathways Programs, contact the Office of Talent Strategy with questions.

Bureau and Organizational Unit Internship Programs

To find information on specific bureau internship programs, click the bureau internship pages below.

• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
• Census Bureau
• International Trade Administration (ITA)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)

The program is an initiative sponsored and funded by the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides DC youth ages 14-24 with enriching summer work experiences for 6 weeks during the summer. Application normally opens in January. For more information and to apply to the program, applicants should visit the MBSYEP website.

Persons with Disabilities

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

Provides work experience for college students with disabilities. A pool of pre-screened applicants is provided by the Department of Labor in their database. Successful individuals may be non-competitively appointed to permanent positions. For additional information on this program, please visit the Workforce Recruitment Program website or email [email protected].

Veterans and Persons with Disabilities

Special Hiring Authorities

Special hiring authorities are available to bring on veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information on the Department’s Veterans Program, please email [email protected]. For more information on programs for people with disabilities, please email [email protected].